Schuyler School announces December Students of the Month
Schuyler School Principal Valerie Iacono has announced the school’s December Students of the Month. Santiago Almeida…
KPD: Alleged stabbing happens at home police visit often, but it’s not Oakwood Avenue
On Jan. 2 at 10:15 a.m., Officers Christian Medina, Ellese Ogando, Andre Fernandes, Sgt. Jay Ward,…
Commissioners recognize Nutley police Lt. Mike Padilla for work with kids
Nutley police Lt. Mike Padilla was recognized at the Dec. 20 Board of Commissioners meeting, where…
Giangeruso swears-in seven new Class 1B special law-enforcement officers
The Lyndhurst Police Department has seven new Class 1B Special Law Enforcement Officers, all of whom…
Fundraiser will benefit Lyndhurst Municipal Alliance, Girls’ Association
Several township organizations are joining forces to raise funds for the Lyndhurst Girls’ Association and Lyndhurst…
NA Knights host pasta dinner Jan. 31
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor an eat-in/takeout pasta dinner Tuesday, Jan. 31 at…
Melham: Deadline for ANCHOR rebate applications extended to Jan. 31
The State of New Jersey has extended the application deadline and are expanding eligibility for the…
Harrison’s Rachael Saifer appearing on ‘Wheel’ tonight
Rachael Safier, of Harrison, will be appear on “Wheel of Fortune” Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at 7:30…
KEARNY’S VAN GOGH
Sometimes, the place you least expect to find beauty can turn into an experience whose memories…
EDITORIAL — Last week’s blotter must not tarnish all the good things at Kearny HS
Last week’s police blotter spoke of three juveniles who were arrested for crimes they committed on…
Obituaries for Jan. 11, 2023
Robert Allen ‘Bobby’ Hall Robert Hall, 86, of Wilmington, Vermont, died peacefully in his home…
Lyndhurst boys’ basketball team enjoys strong start to season
Lyndhurst head coach Perrin Mosca knew he was inheriting a team short on experience and recent…
Harrison boys’ basketball team hope big win serves as a turning point
Harrison’s record might not show it, but head coach Jose Camano knows his boys basketball team…
Kearny’s Hyams sets the tone on both ends of the court
For the last three years, Ava Hyams has been counted upon to be a facilitator on…
Fabula charges 2 more in Exxon ATM burglary
Two additional suspects in the brazen Nov. 29 smash-and-grab burglary of an ATM at the Kearny…
Wittpenn Bridge will be closed Saturday, Jan. 7
The Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed for testing of the lift…
5 years ago today … Maple Street fire in brutally cold & windy conditions
Some stories are impossible to forget, including this one from Jan. 5, 2018. The wind was…
Nutley switches from volunteer to paid fire chief; unclear whether Meola ordeal contributed to move
A nearly century-old tradition ended Jan. 3 when the Nutley Township Board of Commissioners voted to…
Obituary — Theresé G. Nonevitch-Fedorchak
Theresé G. Nonevitch-Fedorchak Theresé G. Nonevitch-Fedorchak of Morganville, formerly of Kearny, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 27,…
Obituaries for Jan. 4, 2023
Kimberly A. Blakely Kimberly A. Blakely (nee Ireland) of Kearny died Dec. 22, 2022. She was…
North Arlington girls, Belleville and Kearny boys win holiday basketball tournaments
The holiday tournament week has been a successful one for The Observer Area basketball teams. Three…
Nutley wrestler makes instant impact — ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Brandon Toraznzo’s initial introduction to wrestling wasn’t necessarily an easy one. Such early struggles are certainly…
LaClair: Maybe it’s more just about treating others with dignity and love?
To the Editor: My friend Damien Garofalo argues that slavery and genocide reflect people losing their…
EDITORIAL — It’s time to look ahead to what could happen in the New Year (predictions)
Happy New Year, everyone! It’s time, once again, to look ahead to the New Year with…
Town awards 90-day contract to RWJBH for local ambulance services; Kearny EMS ends at midnight, Jan. 1
The Town of Kearny has a new emergency ambulance service provider, replacing Kearny EMS, which advised…
Kearny PD seeks public’s help locating suspected carjacker
Pleas to the public occur when all other means to identify a suspect are exhausted. There…
Such sweet sorrow saying ‘farewell’ to McCurrie and Cardoso
I first met Albino Cardoso around 1998 when I took a shot at running for office. We lived…