Hudson Prosecutor investigating disappearance of cash from HCPO office
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez says she’s investigating the disappearance of cash – the proceeds of…
Santos seeks new 4-year term, will face challenge from local realtor Ferreira; nomination for 4 council seats also up for grabs
For the first time in more than a decade, there will be a contested Democratic primary…
Sivella, his ticket, returned to May 11 ballot
A Bergen County Judge has ordered five candidates, originally deemed ineligible by the township’s clerk, back…
EDITORIAL — In thanks to our local funeral directors
One year ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic was growing completely out of control, there was one…
Obituaries for April 7, 2021
Manuela Camiño Riadigos Manuela Camiño Riadigos of Kearny, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died March 30,…
Nutley Oval now the home of high school wrestling; different season enables Maroon Raiders, rival Bengals to grapple outdoors
There was a crisp early spring chill in the air at the Nutley Oval Saturday afternoon.…
Kearny man, in this week’s blotter, now charged with Lyndhurst jewelry-store burglary, Auteri says
A man who appeared in this week’s Kearny police blotter is in even more trouble after…
TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS — A look at how Harrison’s DPW leads the way & sets the bar
When you think of a town’s Department of Public Works, a few things probably come to…
EDITORIAL: COVID-19’s toll on mental health
The numbers are staggering. COVID-19 has led to a serious toll on Americans’ mental health. According…
Obituaries for March 31, 2021
William H. Kotchkowski William H. Kotchkowski, 65, of Whippany, formerly of North Arlington, died March 24,…
Lyndhurst’s Jorge ready to make history as college baseball player
Throughout her young and impressive life, Alexia Jorge has been told countless times that she couldn’t…
Memories of NA’s beloved coach ‘Fergie’
He spent nearly four decades as the head boys’ basketball coach at North Arlington High School.…
THE NOT-SO-HAPPY LITTLE PAINTING
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham says a recent controversy about his possession of a classic painting is…
EDITORIAL — Belleville painting is hardly in unsafe hands with mayor
There’s a lot going on in this world of ours. We just marked the first anniversary…
Obituaries for March 24, 2021
Dominick ‘Dank‘ Connor Dominick “Dank” Connor, 93, of North Arlington died March 3, 2021. Born December…
North Arlington mourns the loss of their dear ‘Fergie’ — Bill Ferguson, long-time teacher, counselor and coach, dies at 85
To many outsiders, Bill Ferguson was a charismatic and energetic basketball coach, who would flamboyantly complain…
Lyndhurst-NA wrestling co-op tries to cope
The Lyndhurst/North Arlington wrestling co-operative program has gone through its fair share of hell just trying…
Kearny wrestling team reloads for shortened season
The truncated and shifted high school wrestling season has had an effect on the entire Kearny…
W.H.A.T. seeking actors for short plays
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company announces auditions for its virtual spring showcase of original…
2 fires in 2 hours today in Lyndhurst
The Lyndhurst Fire and Police departments had a busy go of it this morning (Wednesday, March…
Jared gets a new lease on life — NA senior gets kidney transplant & will try to play baseball
Jared Velazquez had no idea what the rest of his life would be like. The 17-year-old…
EDITORIAL — No parade? No problem
This is normally a time of year where a lot is happening. The clocks move forward…
Obituaries for March 17, 2021
Edwin G. Marshman Sr. Edwin G. Marshman Sr. of Kearny died Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at…
Nutley grid coach DiGregorio retires
After leading the Nutley High School football team to an undefeated season last fall, veteran head…
Maroon Raiders set to grapple amidst COVID world
The high school wrestling season is set to begin this week. It’s not a misprint. What…
4 local men — 2 from Harrison, 1 each from Kearny and Belleville — face life behind bars after fed drug bust, US Att’y says
Five men, including two from Harrison and one each from Kearny and Belleville, face up to…
BETTERING BELLEVILLE
FOR DECADES, previous town leaders have been unable in repeated attempts to lure investors to a…
EDITORIAL — What a year it’s been for all of us
It’s almost eerie to look back at The Observer of March 11, 2020. It included the…
Obituaries for March 10, 2021
Kevin Canessa Sr., the father of The Observer's Kevin Canessa Jr., died Feb. 13, 2021, in…