Obituary — John P. McLaughlin
John P. McLaughlin John P. McLaughlin died at home Oct. 2, 2023. He was 89. Born…
Kimberly Hykey wins her 200th game as young Lyndhurst team builds momentum
When Kimberly Hykey got her 200th victory as the head coach of Lyndhurst on Wednesday against…
North Arlington boys soccer wins four-straight heading into game at Red Bull Arena
The North Arlington boys soccer team could have let the disappointment of not being selected to…
Star defender Cicchino is also a top offensive player
Throughout her soccer career Keala Cicchino has played almost exclusively as a center back, a position…
Fire damages Nutley’s (fortunately unoccupied) Lincoln School
A fire caused extensive damage to Nutley’s Lincoln School, authorities said “This morning, at 11 a.m.,…
Kearny’s Gabriel Silva completes Basic Training at Fort Jackson
Gabriel Silva, of Kearny, graduated Basic Training boot camp Oct. 4, 2023, at Fort Jackson, South…
HCCC welcomes 8 new full-time, tenure-track faculty members
The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of eight faculty…
Do we even need a headline for this anymore? It’s the weekend — you should know the drill …
The Wittpenn Bridge will be closed this weekend as testing of the lift span machinery continues.…
Franklin School in Kearny names September Students of the Month
Yvonne Cali, principal of Franklin School in Kearny, announces the school’s September Students of the Month,…
Harrison Cancer League’s flag raising, fundraiser set for next week
The Harrison Cancer League, in partnership with the Town of Harrison, hosts its second-annual flag raising…
If you’re looking for fun this weekend, Belleville has big events planned
A big weekend of family-friendly fun and food are on the menu as Belleville launches into…
Hoboken mayor says he’s gotten death threats, racist parcels
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla released the following statement today after he received a series of death…
KPD: Delaware man, a possible squatter, tells cops prostitute left him in an unfamiliar town … Kearny
A Delaware man got lost in Kearny last week — and no, this is not the…
Nutley’s Paws in the Park set for later this month
Paws in the Park takes place in Nutley Sunday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2…
Plans set for Harrison Multicultural Festival as part of Hispanic Heritage Month
The town of Harrison is gearing up for what it calls an epic celebration of Hispanic…
‘Inside Nutley’ episode features spot with Fox 5’s Tina Cervasio
The latest episode of the “Inside Nutley” podcast featuring Fox 5 sports anchor and reporter, Fox 5’s “Sports…
Nutley girls’ soccer enjoys a big week after difficult start for young roster
With perhaps the youngest roster he’s had in his 12 years as Nutley’s head girls soccer…
BLUE TIDE ROLL — Harrison girls’ soccer team win first county tournament game since 2016 in 9-1 blowout over Dickinson
It’s been a long time since the Harrison girls soccer program has enjoyed a weekend as…
Obituaries for Oct. 4, 2023
Thomas J. Dunwoodie Thomas J. Dunwoodie of Kearny died Sept. 23, 2023. He was 83. A…
FAREWELL TO THE CHIEF
Anthony Monteiro has served the Borough of East Newark for the last 20 years, rising through…
Thank you, Anthony Monteiro, for your remarkable service to East Newark
We’ve all heard it before. East Newark is small. Blink while you’re driving through it and…
NA Knights hosting pasta dinner later this month
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a benefit Italian dinner night for Mercy House, a…
ECPO: Man charged with murdering Nutley woman in Belleville
Authorities in Essex County have announced the arrest of a Belleville man who stands accused of…
PFC Naprawa, KHS Class of 2023, graduates Army Basic Training Friday
Today, The Observer salutes Private First Class Alex Naprawa, of Kearny, and Kearny High School Class…
Kearny PD: Man whose buttocks was exposed arrested near church
On Sept. 27, at 12:30 a.m., a citizen called police to inform them a man was…
Nutley Parks & Rec hosting residents-only pumpkin-painting event for grandparents, grandkids
The Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation invite grandparents and their little ones to a special…
Registration for 2023 PAWRade costume contest opens
Registration is open for the annual Doggie Halloween PAWrade Costume Contest. The contest is part of…
Former NBA star & recovering opioid addict Chris Herren speaking at Kearny High next week
Former NBA player Chris Herren, who played for both the Denver Nuggets and the Boston Celtics,…
Harrison PD hosting Pizza With a Cop
The Harrison Police Department hosts “Pizza With a Cop” Monday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 8…
Four West Hudson firefighters awarded lifetime FMBA membership
Kearny and Harrison FMBA members, from left, Kearny Sergeant-at-Arms Stephen Levchak, President Juan Barroso, Vice President…