A look at the most-read sports stories on theobserver.com

Jim Hague earns his money each summer when high school sports come to a close —…

Fish House Road northbound closed this weekend as the Wittpenn Bridge project advances in Kearny

Fish House Road northbound in Kearny will be closed and detoured this weekend for water main…

MEET MS. METS

There are certain dates, in the life of a Mets fan, that ring out. They’re memorable…

Hurled an insult at a cop lately? Hope you never need their assistance …

I’ve had a few insults hurled at me as a journalist. Shockingly, it’s been rare in…

Obituaries for 22 July 2020

Geraldine C. Egner Geraldine C. Egner (nee Westlake) of Harrison died peacefully at home Tuesday, July…

Lyndhurst’s Partyla named Observer Athlete of Year; All-State RB becomes fourth Golden Bear to receive honor

Four years ago, Piotr Partyla had to make a brutally tough decision – one that was…

Nutley advances in ‘Last Dance World Series’

When the Last Dance World Series began last week for 222 teams across New Jersey, Nutley…

Belleville Historical Society hosting social in honor of Civil War Drummer Boy

The Belleville Historical Society will be putting the spotlight on a unique role model for today’s…

Kearny implementing immediate recycling changes

The Town of Kearny is making changes to its recycling program. Effective immediately, plastic bags that…

Kearny PD Detective Bureau seeks surveillance video

The Kearny Police Detective Bureau is investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday, July 18, at around…

Man who was charged with Nutley assaults also charged in Belleville, police say

The same man arrested and charged in Nutley on a slew of assault charges following a…

East Orange man arrested, charged after assaulting 4 women in Nutley: PD

A 22-year-old East Orange man is behind bars after he reportedly committed a spree of assaults…

Top 10 stories of the first half of 2020

To say the first six months of 2020 have been trying would be a gross understatement.…

Is it time to consider term limits for local elected officials?

There’s been a lot of discussion, of late, on the pages of this newspaper — all…

Obituaries for 15 July 2020

Paul McKenna Paul McKenna was born on the family farm in County Monaghan, Ireland, 84 years…