West Hudson mourns loss of Msgr. Francis R. Seymour

The Rev. Msgr. Francis R. Seymour, in residence at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny, for the last…

It’s taken entirely too long for Kearny to finally address town’s parking debacle

Last week’s edition of The Observer included a story about the Town of Kearny exploring options…

Cardenas wins state and national wrestling titles, Kearny-Harrison soccer battles top Observer Top 10 Sports Stories for 2018

There were a ton of newsworthy stories that captured the attention of The Observer readers for…

Citing ‘personal reasons,’ Landy resigns from Kearny Town Council

In a surprise move, Kearny Town Councilman Michael Landy has announced his resignation from the municipal…

KPD: Couple ‘carjacked’

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KPD’s presentation to senior citizens about scams (in pictures & video)

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Kearny Winter fun @ the PBGC  The PBGC, 663 Kearny Ave., is currently open Monday, Tuesday,…

Lengthy Kearny PD investigation leads to take down of massive cargo-theft network: Chief

A 1 ½-year investigation, commenced by the Kearny Police Department’s Detective Bureau under lead Det. John…

Newark man, using borrowed car on suspended license, surrenders over hit-and-run case: KPD

The man who turned himself in to the Kearny Police Department last week as the driver…

Obituaries for Dec. 12, 2018

Manuel Silva Manuel Silva of Kearny, formerly of Newark, died Nov. 29, 2018. He was 85. Private arrangements…

Vikings start off bowling season in perfect fashion

The high school bowling season kicked off last week and the reigning NJSIAA North Jersey Section…

Kearny’s favorite native son Raftery earns NJSIAA Hall of Fame

PRINCETON — Long before Bill Raftery became a nationally recognized and respected Emmy-award winning sports announcer,…

Kearny girls’ hoops squad tries to rebuild

The Kearny High School girls’ basketball program enjoyed a sensational season a year ago, winning a…

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Area Archdiocese of Newark’s cemeteries seek food donations Catholic Cemeteries, a ministry of the Roman Catholic…

Most elected officials indifferent to pot shops in Belleville; Does proposed state law allow municipalities to bow out of such sales?

Don’t look for the Township of Belleville to be mounting any crusades against any businesses dispensing…

Progress being made with HIV & AIDS, but it won’t be enough until both are fully eradicated

A few days ago, Dec. 1 to be precise, it was World AIDS Day. The first…

Obituaries for Dec. 5, 2018

John Bouquet John Bouquet of Harrison died Nov. 24, 2018, after a short illness. He was…

Golden Bears continue upward trend

It’s the fourth year of Tom McGuire’s tenure as head boys’ basketball coach at Lyndhurst High…

Harrison’s Huseinovic enjoys great freshman year at Pace

When Dustin Huseinovic decided to take a football scholarship to play for Pace University, the former…

Nutley boys’ basketball team looks to be improved

There’s a lot of optimism in the gym at Nutley High School these days, stemming from…

DEVELOPING NEWS: Newark man charged in Nov. 30 hit-and-run in Kearny: KPD

The man who turned himself in to the Kearny Police Department last night as the driver…

Social-media threat to NAHS ended quickly by NAPD, superintendent says

UPDATED Dec. 3 at 6:50 p.m., with a statement from NAPD Chief Scott Hedenberg. A threat…

HOLIDAY CHEER!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year already — and there’s no better time to…

EDITORIAL: In praise & thanksgiving to Cardinal Joseph Tobin for his fearless approach to handling abuse crisis

When Joseph Cardinal Tobin, the archbishop of Newark, first arrived from Indianapolis to replace embattled retired…

Obituaries for Nov. 28, 2018

William ‘Billy’ McKenzie William “Billy” McKenzie died Nov. 10, 2018. He was 68. William was a…

Proud day in NA, as Smith & McKenna sign college letters

When Eric McKenna and Savannah Smith were growing up in North Arlington, they dreamed together of…

Mullins returns to coach Kearny boys’ hoops

When Bill Mullins stepped away from coaching the boys’ basketball program at Harrison High School at…

North Arlington Jr. Vikings win Meadowlands Super Bowl

When the youth football season began for the North Arlington Junior Vikings, the town’s seventh and…

A sea of red for Nutley’s Maroon Raiders — Six athletes sign National Letters of Intent together

NUTLEY – There they sat last Wednesday, six members of the Nutley High School Class of…

Nothing to be ashamed about in Lyndhurst’s loss

Rich Tuero was trying to wrap his head around the fact that his Lyndhurst High School…