Kearny in mourning over loss of long-time Board of Education trustee

The Town of Kearny is mourning the unexpected and sudden death of one of its most…

Nutley VFW, other posts, taking part in major essay contests for middle and high schoolers

The Nutley VFW — along with posts throughout the country — sponsor two essay contests that…

Lane and shoulder closures upcoming on Rt. 21

Get ready for some traffic nightmares on Route 21. The New Jersey Department of Transportation has…

KPD: Leon-Leon arrested arrested for crashing his car into several parked cars cars

On July 23 at 4:27 a.m., Officer Jose Castillo was dispatched to a car crash at…

WHATCo’s Rock of Ages set for Aug. 20

The West Hudson Arts and Theater Company’s outdoor summer schedule continues with a “Rock of Ages”…

Coverage of crime not in our towns

Dear Readers: You may have noticed, the last few days, a few posts on TheObserver.com about…

Sights from the Kearny Junior Police Academy

The Kearny Junior Police Academy is underway this week at Lincoln School and Sgt. Adriano Marques…

ECPO: Irvington man shot dead in Newark

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and Newark police are investigating the shooting death of an Irvington…

ECPO: Man, 34, shot dead on Newark’s South 20th Street

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and Newark Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting of a…

FIRST CLASS CADETS

Mission accomplished. East Newark successfully completed its inaugural Junior Police Academy, in which borough kids ages…

Obituaries for Aug. 3, 2022

Barbara Mary Kingeter Barbara Mary Kingeter, (Blazas), 90, died peacefully in her sleep at home on…

Nutley’s Devin Ortiz signs free agent contract San Diego Padres

As the Major League Baseball Draft neared its conclusion and his name yet to be called,…

Football coach Andrews works will girls’ soccer team at KHS

It’s not a surprise to see the local high school teams engaged in summer workouts as…

McCarthy’s report continues to help college coaches in recruiting Jersey talent

For David McCarthy there is no offseason. With a growing list of combines, college camps and…

BREAKING — Kearny man, 42, charged in connection with death of Newark FD Captain, ECPO says

A Kearny man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Newark Fire Captain,…

Kearny man screamed to get into apartment he was barred from entering, then didn’t want to be arrested: KPD

Here’s this week’s blotter.

Concert set for tonight in Nutley postponed

The Summer Concert featuring The Rick Martin Orchestra originally scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. has…

Nutley VFW hosting Movie Night Aug. 4

Nutley VFW Post 493 hosts its first-ever movie night Thursday, Aug. 4, with a feature presentation…

Harrison Summer Swimming underway throughout the summer

Archdiocese planning new mausoleum for Holy Cross Cemetery

Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, already containing the most significant mausoleum section among Catholic cemeteries…

With the rise in mercury comes a rise in scams, PSE&G says

The rise in mercury carries with it a rise in scammers scamming the scammable.

TRAFFIC ALERT — Expect closures at Tonnelle Circle the next 4 nights

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) says overnight lane and ramp closures on Tonnelle Avenue/Route…

PBA, FMBA & CS-11 donate 50 pool passes to Kearny residents

With the recent heatwave bringing temperatures above 100°, Kearny’s three labor unions — in conjunction with…

Kearny PD will observe National Night Out Aug. 2

The Kearny Police Department will join law-enforcement agencies around the country in celebration of National Night…

Woman’s Club of Arlington awards 9 scholarships

The Woman’s Club of Arlington (WCA) has a long history of recognizing outstanding Kearny High School…

NA promotes 2 superior police officers; Pronti recognizes firefighter for heroic efforts at crash

Two members of the North Arlington Police Department were elevated in rank at the July 14…

Belleville resident coaching for the Giants — and she’s still playing tackle football

This year, Angela Baker was presented with two football opportunities that were too good for her…

It’s the 5th season for Harrison High School’s Summer Boys’ Volleyball League

When Nick Landy and Anthony Sabia first started building up the Harrison boys volleyball program into…

3 local softball standouts heading to Vero Beach for RBI World Series

When Kearny softball standouts Alex Colon and Sara Ryan were looking for a competitive outlet to…

GoFundMe set up for Hudson CO beaten by inmate

Nearly $25,000 has been raised in a GoFundMe campaign for the Hudson County corrections officer who…