The Rev. Msgr. Francis R. Seymour, in residence at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny, for the last…
Month: December 2018
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’s presentation to senior citizens about scams (in pictures & video)
To see a specific image in its full size, right click your mouse and choose OPEN…
AroundTown (online only this week)
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…
AroundTown (online only this week)
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…