North Arlington head coach Marcus Jimenez didn’t necessarily have making the state tournament as a top…
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Man who reportedly kidnapped woman for a year may have done same to others — and the NJSP wants to know about it
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, superintendent of the New Jersey State…
Covello and Hyams reach 1,000 point milestone a week apart
Maci Covello and Ava Hyams have been a dynamic duo on the basketball court for as…
After historic event at Nutley, local girls wrestlers look to stand out at Regionals
The popularity and participation of girls wrestling has grown significantly in recent years. On Jan. 30,…
Anthony Pizzuti has night to remember, sets Lyndhurst scoring record
If the way Anthony Pizzuti was feeling in the hours leading up to Lyndhurst’s game against…
Belleville’s schools chief named to prestigious nationwide Leaders to Learn From list
Richard Tomko, the superintendent of Belleville’s Public Schools, has been the recipient of many honors…
HCCC hosting national symposium on higher education
A year ago, the Hudson County Community College Center for Teaching, Learning and Innovation presented a…
NA Knights hosting two fundraisers
Knights hosting ‘Shrove Tuesday’ sit-down or take-away dinner The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor…
Belleville, one of only a few NJ towns to not charge for rec programs, may soon change that … for all the right reasons
Play ball, kids! But you’ll have to pay for the privilege. That’s the current thinking of…
NA administrator Steven LoIacono named President of NJ Municipal Managers Association
North Arlington Borough Administrator Stephen LoIacono has been named President of the New Jersey Municipal Managers…
The Hudson Reporter’s demise is nothing to celebrate. It’s maddening
Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, was the day The Hudson Reporter newspapers died. What was once a…
Nutley & Toranzo leave Codey Arena as County Champs
Rocco Negron remembers the frustration a year ago of not being able to compete in the…
Lyndhurst Boys Basketball ends Jamboree drought, looks to grow from experience
Lyndhurst’s first appearance in the Bergen County Jamboree in five years came to a stunning and…
Nutley’s Kojic makes history with Essex swim title
Few people know about Nutley High School’s swimming program, let alone the fact that it is…
Solar panels, installed in most Belleville schools, will $ave on power, teach kids importance of ‘Green’ living
The Belleville School District says it is moving ahead with cutting-edge initiatives to create a cleaner,…
Bloomfield wins first track championship of any kind
Terry Iavarone knows that his Bloomfield track teams don’t have the luxury of depth the way…
Fundraiser for William Mullins, recently diagnosed with Leukemia, nets $3K
The Kearny community came together to support one of its own this past Tuesday as the…
Belleville girls basketball enjoys bounce back season
To fully grasp the meaning of the 7-2 start Belleville’s girls basketball team has gotten off…
Athlete of the Week Burgos turns street ball experience into HS success
When Edward Burgos first moved to Harrison from the Dominican Republic, he initially didn’t try out…
WARNING — Scammers spoof Nutley PD’s phone number on Caller ID while making menacing phone calls to residents, department says
There are scams — and then there are scams where the scammers really have a brass…
Newark tradesman buys Lincoln Cinema property
The Lincoln Cinema property on Kearny Avenue, stuck in a time warp for nearly the last…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Top 10 Sports stories of 2022
It’s safe to say that 2022 was a memorable year for local sports. Champions were crowned,…