19-year-old shot gel bullets at passer-by: Lyndhurst PD
A 19-year-old Newark man was taken into custody after allegedly shooting gel bullets at a passerby…
Two from NYC ‘Getten’ into some trouble: Lyndhurst PD
Two New York City men have been arrested and charged with shoplifting after they were nabbed…
Doyle brings 54 years of experience to race for Kearny’s mayor
If you think about what 54 years represents, it really could seem like a lifetime. For…
Obituary — Carlos Saraiva Birrento
Carlos Saraiva Birrento Carlos Saraiva Birrento, “Tinoco,” 86, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Hackensack University…
With early start to the football season, local coaches hit the ground running
Monday marked the official start of preseason for high school football in New Jersey. But for…
Nutley native, former Maroon Raiders wrestling coach Frank DiPiano, becomes new AD at St. Benedict’s
Frank DiPiano looks upon his new office as the athletic director at St. Benedict’s Prep and…
Kearny Thistle Paisley U19 girls make history, reach USYS National Presidents Cup final
From the moment Kearny Thistle’s George Nogueira put together the roster for the program’s Paisley Academy…
Solano appointed to Kearny Town Council
Dennis Solano was unanimously appointed Second Ward councilman in Kearny tonight, filling the unexpired term of…
Man who sped through Lyndhurst on motorcycle arrested on numerous charges: LPD
A 19-year-old Lodi man is in some serious hot water following a bizarre police chase in…
Nutley boy, 11, honored by commissioners after journey to D.C. as ambassador
Russell Ballou, of Nutley, is only 11. And yet, he’s already accomplished more than some people…
KPD: 3 shot in the leg in Vermella East apartment; victims likely knew each other
Three men were shot in the leg and injured in an incident at the Vermella East…
DEVELOPING — Early-morning shooting reported in Kearny, full details forthcoming
UPDATE: Click here to read the full story. We’re gathering the details of a shooting early…
Nutley PD: 3 arrested on DWI charges, others
The Nutley Police Department made a slew arrests to end July and in the process, took…
Wittpenn Bridge closed this weekend
The Wittpenn Bridge will be closed from Saturday at 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday —…
Lyndhurst PD needs help IDing suspect wanted in 2 burglaries
The Lyndhurst Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual in the above…
PBA 21 hosts successful annual golf outing
The Kearny PBA’s annual golf outing took place recently and the union says it thanks all…
Kearny PBA & FMBA donate 25 bags to pantry via Goya
Kearny PBA President Mina Ekladious and Kearny FMBA President Juan Barroso were invited last month to…
Ciccolini Brothers redevelopment plan on track: Scarpelli
The Nutley Board of Commissioners say they continue to make progress on the property formerly occupied…
Carjacking suspect nabbed by Kearny PD: King
Remember back in 2022 when there was a carjacking at the Kearny ShopRite and the…
Meet Kearny’s new Mayor … Peter Santana
For new interim Kearny Mayor Peter P. Santana, it’s all about building on the success of…
Former Newark cop from Bloomfield sentenced to five years in prison: ECPO
A former Newark cop from Bloomfield who police say struck and killed a pedestrian in 2021…
Kearny, NA, Lyndhurst and Nutley apply for — and get — grants to fight spotted lanternflies
Four of the seven towns in The Observer’s coverage area have applied for — and have…
NA Knights hosting blood drive
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 10, from 3 to…
WHATCO’s ‘Puffs’ cast announced
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co has announced the cast for “The Puffs, or Seven…
KPD: Man who fell asleep at the wheel tells officers ‘I’m drunk’
On July 31, Sgt. Ben Wuelfing, patrolling after midnight, noticed a vehicle parked in a prohibited…
LaClair: Let’s give our new mayor a chance to show he can lead
To the Editor: Many people do not agree with the Town Council’s selection of our new…
Obituaries for Aug. 2, 2023
Brian T. Toal Brian T. Toal, 49, a lifelong resident of Kearny died Monday, July 24,…
GOING PRO — Kearny’s Meagan McClelland signs with San Diego Wave FC
For the time in as long as she can remember, Meagan McClelland is getting to…