Det. Lt. Vincent Auteri can still recall his late-friend Keith Von Rapacki’s infectious smile. “His smile…
Year: 2020
The Observer’s Q&A with Clara Maass’s Chief Medical Officer
Q&A with Dr. Naveen Ballem, chief medical officer of Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville. The Observer…
EDITORIAL: Happy 133rd birthday to us! And stop governing by Facebook!
Forgive us, if you will, for a moment. A couple of days ago — May 14…
Obituaries for 20 May 2020
Paul McCurrie Paul McCurrie a long time Kearny resident, died May 15, 2020 in Newark. He…
Kearny’s talented twosome headed to college hoops; Osorio off to Moravian; Huancaya heads to Rutgers-Newark
It’s very rare when the Kearny High School girls’ basketball program sends two products off to…
NA’s Addeo earns Academic All-CACC for Felician
Billy Addeo had just finished playing hockey after his junior year of high school at Paramus…
In thanks to the Archdiocese for expanding cemetery availability
This pandemic sure has stunk. In so many ways. The loss of life we’ve experienced —…
Obituaries for 13 May 2020
William J. Spanton William J. Spanton, died at home Saturday, April 25, 2020, surrounded by his…
North Arlington softball smacked with pandemic version of ‘Murphy’s Law’
The North Arlington High School softball team fell on some tough times the last two seasons.…
Kearny girls’ track: A season that could have been
After enjoying a great cross country season and an even better indoor track season, the Kearny…
Archdiocese of Newark will close 10 schools at academic year’s end; pandemic not a major factor in decision, officials say
The Archdiocese of Newark has announced the consolidation of its school community and the closure of…
To all victims of domestic abuse, know there are people out there READY TO HELP NOW
The Coronavirus has brought us so many unexpected challenges. Whether it’s being in isolation for long…
In Op-Ed penned to The Observer, Archdiocese of Newark announces major changes to cemetery access
By Andrew P. Schafer Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark At Catholic…