Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Nutley Police Chief Thomas J. Strumolo announced…
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Postman from Kearny arrested, charged with throwing 99 general election mail-in ballots in NA dumpster
A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier from Kearny was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 7, and charged with…
UNGAPPED — New Wittpenn Bridge connected … finally
It’s taken much longer than initially expected. But the new Wittpenn Bridge that links Kearny to…
In memoriam: Barbara Thompson dies aged 91
Barbara Thompson had a certain elegance about her. When she walked into a room — whether…
DEVELOPING: Police-involved shooting near Kearny Applebees last night
We’re following a still-developing story about a police-related shooting last night, Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Kearny.…
Palm Springs International Comedy Festival upcoming & virtual
We could all use a laugh right about now. The Palm Springs International Comedy Festival (PSICF)…
MAKING HISTORY — Annamarie Latushko becomes Kearny UNICO’s first female president
For many years, UNICO chapters were for men only. There was, and still is, a Lady’s…
Belleville man arrested on child-porn charges, U.S. Attorney says
A Belleville man was arrested Sept. 24 on charges that he allegedly possessed images of child…
John Joseph Myers, archbishop emeritus of Newark, dies aged 79
The Most Reverend John J. Myers, archbishop emeritus of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark, died…
THE JOY OF MARRIAGE RETURNS
It’s not easy getting married during a worldwide pandemic, but couples are rising to the challenge.…
VIDEO — North Arlington’s Sept. 11 memorial ceremony (2020)
Click through to view North Arlington's Sept. 11 memorial (2020). With thanks to Vance Green for…
Do you know this man? Essex County prosecutor needs help identifying him
Authorities in Essex County are attempting to locate the next of kin of a man whose…
Meter enforcement returning to Kearny Oct. 1; warnings will be issued Sept. 28-30
Meter enforcement will return to the Town of Kearny beginning Oct. 1, Lt. John Taylor, the…
THE SHIRT FOUND ROUND THE WORLD
In the history of the Kearny Police Department, there are surnames that are almost synonyms with…
EDITORIAL — Oct. 13 is the deadline to register to vote. Please do so if you haven’t yet
In the state of New Jersey, the law prescribes that in order to register to vote…
KPD: Woman carjacked in Walmart parking lot Sept. 13
A woman suffered minor injuries after a man reportedly punched her and dragged her before carjacking…
Remembering Sept. 11, 2001
@mohsin_i — our friend and Instagram follower — took this incredible photo of the Tribute in…
KPD Blotter for Sept. 9, 2020
On Aug. 28 at 10:04 p.m., Officer Jean-Paul Duran responded to a citizen’s call that a…
W.H.A.T. hosting auditions Sept. 16 & 17 for ‘radio play’
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co., announces the return of live theater to West Hudson…
DID WE FORGET?
When authorities in New York City announced they would cancel their remembrance ceremony marking the 19th…
55 YEARS AGO, 3 KHS BOYS KILLED BY TRAIN AT ELM ST. DEPOT
There’s now a full generation of Kearny residents who never knew our town once had train…
SIDEBAR NOT IN PRINT — (From 1965) — 3 Kearny High students killed on way to school; 2 juniors, sophomore struck by train at Elm Street grade crossing
Editor’s note — the following is excerpted from a 1965 edition of The Observer Thursday, SEPT.…
We could use a rekindling of the spirit that followed the 9/11 terror attacks
Sept. 11, 2001 — in two days, it will have been 19 years in the past.…
LONG OVERDUE: State wrestling champ Mullen honored by hometown of Kearny;
It was May of 2019 when the council chambers in Kearny’s Town Hall featured a standing-room…
High-speed chase from NA to Lyndhurst ends in crash: LPD
A high-speed chase that began with the North Arlington Police Department following a vehicle at nearly…
A SPECIAL CENTENNIAL
The ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution became official on Aug. 26,…
YOU’VE GOT MAIL? So you’re the lucky one …
It doesn’t take much, lately, to realize the United States Postal Service is in a major…
Former Harrisonian JoAnn Barton making it big with radio show
JoAnn Barton is a Harrison girl at heart, even though she no longer lives here. From…
North Arlington Recreation softball team enjoys competitive summer
In his heyday as an athlete, Mike “Whitey” Krawczyk was about as good of a baseball…
Nutley’s Steck uncertain about future in soccer
It’s almost astounding to think that Zoe Steck is about to enter her senior year at…