Obituaries for Feb. 19, 2025
Bernard T. Cuba Bernard T. Cuba passed away on February 15, 2025. He was 89. Born…
Lozano, Lumba take second place at Bergen County Girls Wrestling Tournament
Matt DeMarco understood the disappointment Aitana Lozano and Leia Lumba felt as they left the Bergen…
Kearny boys swimming surprises all, goes undefeated
When a heavy dose of graduation and departures left the Kearny boys swimming team with just…
Kearny’s Ruiz steps up on both ends
With all of the summer league games and training she did over the offseason, Mariel Ruiz…
Obituaries for Feb. 12, 2025
Santino DePaola Nino DePaola, a longtime resident of Kearny, died Tuesday, Jan. 15. He was 87.…
Harrison’s Landy steps down after 17 seasons as head boys volleyball coach
This is the lead for this week. All three photos attached are file photos by me.…
Kearny boys basketball wins division for first time since 2016
With rarely at the forefront of conversations before or during this season, the idea of this…
Nutley’s Nellegar emerges into a dual threat
For most of her basketball career, Kaitlyn Nellegar has played the role of “undersized” forward. The…
Lyndhurst Library’s February display honors Scouts of Unit 86
The Lyndhurst Library hosts its most recent community display designed by Lyndhurst resident Frank DeBellis showcasing…
Applications open for 2025 Bergen County Junior Police Academy
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s and Sheriff’s offices have opened applications for the Bergen County Youth Police…
Township offering free health screenings to Nutley residents
Nutley Mayor John V. Kelly III and the Nutley Health Department announce the 2025 Health Screening…
Cardinal celebrates Lunar New Year with Mass at Holy Cross in Harrison
Chinese Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Newark and beyond came together in celebration of…
Yet another Scout from Unit 305 achieves Eagle rank
Another Boy Scout from Unit No. 305 has achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle. The unit…
KPD: Thief stole car from ShopRite of Kearny lot, then wouldn’t allow police to print him
Well this one sure is anything but typical. According to Kearny PD PIO Sgt. Mike Gontarczuk:…
KFD’s Madden promoted to captain earlier this week
At the recent meeting of the Mayor and Town Council Feb. 4, 2025, Firefighter Daniel Madden…
Retiring Archbishop of Washington, D.C., visiting Newark for Mass
Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, retiring archbishop of Washington, D.C., and the first Black Cardinal to serve…
Taking a look back at The Observer of 1974 with its former editor
By David Lieberfarb Former Editor of The Observer Thanksgiving 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of a tumultuous…
Meet the 2025 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade honorees
We’re just a few weeks away from the 2025 United Irish Associations of West Hudson’s St.…
Obituary: Arthur C. ‘Lefty’ VanHorn dies, aged 83
Arthur C. ‘Lefty’ VanHorn Arthur C. “Lefty” VanHorn, 83, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Born in…
Nutley Girls Bowling wins sixth straight Essex team title
The names taking the lanes may change from year to year. But it was a familiar…
Nutley girls basketball making strides despite injury, inexperience
It would have been easy for the Nutley girls basketball team to chalk this season up…
Lyndhurst’s Chaname shines in leading role
Following the graduation of the top four scorers from last season, including career points leader Anthony…
KPD: Two geniuses were riding helmetless on a stolen motorcycle
If you’re going to conspicuously ride on a motorcycle without helmets, you might want to make…
Applications for new Kearny Hometown Heroes banners available Feb. 10
Applications for the wildly popular Kearny Hometown Heroes Banner program reopen Monday, Feb. 10. The program,…
Skyway will be closed most of this weekend
From 11 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31 until 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, the entire Pulaski Skyway…
At Lyndhurst PD, Carrino promoted to deputy chief while Auteri, Haggerty rise to captain
It’s been a busy week-long period for the Lyndhurst Police Department as a new deputy…
Safety Sticks coming to North Arlington — but just what are they?
The North Arlington Police Department’s Traffic Bureau — along with Police Chief Michael Horton — are…
Nutley’s DellaVolpe overcomes tragedy, wins OW at Essex Wrestling Championships
Every time Louis DellaVolpe takes the mat his thoughts turn to his late father, Marc. Marc…
Nutley’s Timonera and Gavilanes, Belleville’s Luna win gold at Essex Girls Wrestling Tournament
Nutley’s Izzy Timonera and Izabella Luna of Belleville made history a year ago when they were…
Harrison’s Shu wins two county titles, rewrites record book
Scarlett Shu may only be a freshman, but that hasn’t stopped her from not just rewriting…