Obituaries for Jan. 13, 2021
George T. Clementz George T. Clementz, 95, of Kearny, died Dec. 31, 2020. The beloved husband…
Nutley hockey moves forward with new coach Macri
After serving as a youth hockey coach in the area for decades, Dave Macri has decided…
Lyndhurst hockey co-op looks to build on past success
The Lyndhurst/Paramus/Hackensack hockey co-operative had a great season a year ago, winning 12 games thanks to…
HCPO: KPD detective shoots at fleeing suspect who drove at police
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating an officer-Involved shooting that occurred Friday morning in Kearny,…
EDITORIAL — Victims of domestic violence need better protections
It is rare the pages of this newspaper contain stories involving domestic violence. This is a…
Obituary — Jan. 6, 2021
Lorraine Ostanski Lorraine Ostanski, 90, of Kearny, died Jan. 3, 2021. Beloved wife of the late…
Lyndhurst’s Fodera signs track scholarship letter with NCAA D-I Bryant
While growing up in Lyndhurst, Maggie Fodera played soccer her entire life, back to the days…
Kearny/NA hockey co-op looks to build on solid first season
A year ago, there weren’t a lot of people outside of the Kearny/North Arlington/Secaucus high school…
King: Situation on Seeley Avenue is fluid, but no one is in danger
This morning at around 7:20 a.m., the Kearny Police Department received a call about a man…
First baby of 2021 will call Kearny her home
A baby girl born at the stroke of midnight Jan. 1, 2021, was the first baby…
2020 in review — Good riddance
Here’s a little mind game to play. Think about, if you can recall, what was on…
Observer Sports 2020: COVID takes over everything
Of course, the calendar year of 2020 will be remembered for one major story that not…
2020: A horrible year, yet one that taught us so very much …
The easy thing to do is to say 2020 was a horrendous year. You probably wouldn’t…
Obituaries for 30 December 2020
IDA NIGRO Ida (nee Philistine) Nigro, 96, of Clifton, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. Born and…
At LMS, it’s the Same Storm, Different Boat
For teachers and school guidance counselors, the 2020-2021 academic year has been like no other. In…
Remembering those who’ve lost their lives to COVID-19
A year ago at this time, many of us were preparing for a much different Christmas season.…
Obituaries for Dec. 23, 2020
Regina M. Mooney Regina M. Mooney, 85, of Berkeley Township, formerly of Kearny, died Friday, Dec.…
Lyndhurst youth grid squad wins Meadowlands youth football title
Phil Mazzarella has been involved in youth sports in Lyndhurst for almost 40 years, coaching an…
Who’s been naughty and who’s been nice? Santa Hague knows
Well, believe it or not, it’s that time of year. It’s time for the jingling of…
Hudson’s first COVID-19 vaccine center opening in Kearny
Kearny will soon be home to Hudson County’s first COVID-19 vaccine center. The county will open…
Obituaries for Dec. 16, 2020
Patricia Battista Patricia Battista (nee Hickey) died Dec. 11, 2020. She was 64. Born in Brooklyn,…
Seton Hall Prep’s soccer team wins state title thanks to players from Nutley
The Seton Hall Prep soccer team enjoyed a fantastic season, even dealing with the obstacles caused…
Harrison’s Sowe survives crazy year with Red Bulls II
It was supposed to be a glorious second season of professional soccer for Omar Sowe, but…