August 1994 was a fun time to be a baseball fan. The Yanks had the best…
Month: February 2022
Girls on the gridiron? It’s coming soon
At first thought, the idea seemed preposterous. Girls actually playing a boys’ sport like football? But…
OBSERVER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Lyndhurst’s McCormick incredibly sets new standards
This might be the most remarkable Athlete of the Week feature written here over the last…
Kearny’s Valli and Paszkiewicz: All hail the King and Queen of Hudson bowling
History took place last week at the Hudson County Bowling championships at Bowl-Rite Lanes in Union…
Obituaries for Feb. 16, 2022
Nancy E. O’Hara Nancy E. O’Hara, (nee Milbauer), 78, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Clara…
Franklin School Kearny names January Students of the Month
Yvonne Cali, principal of Franklin School in Kearny, announces the January Students of the Month, who…
HCPO: Newark cop arrested for sex crime against Uber driver in Kearny
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit has charged a Newark Police Officer with a…
Harrison man pleads guilty to 2007 murder in Jersey City: Suarez
A Harrison man suspected in a 2007 Jersey City murder has pled guilty and he now…
Step-off time for 2022 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade changed
The Red Bulls, reportedly, say it was all in the hands of Major League Soccer. The…
One dead in wrong-way crash on Carson-Nguyen Bridge
The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit is assisting the Jersey City Police Department with investigating…
Lyndhurst PD installs new SLEO1s
After nearly 80 years of volunteer service from the police reserves under the Police Auxiliary Program,…
HCPO: Military airman arrested, charged with sex crimes against his own daughter, 9
A U.S. military airman has been charged in connection with sex crimes involving his own daughter,…
Heavenly snow shovelers
When snow hit the area a few weekends ago, Pastor Matt Swiatkowski had to be sure…
Honor rolls announced at Kearny’s Roosevelt School
Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s…
HCCC commences ‘Hudson Scholars’ program
Hudson County Community College President Christopher Reber and his colleagues seem to subscribe to the thinking…
In visit to Kearny HS, Menendez touts the American Recovery Act and its local impact
New Jersey has 566 municipalities, but he chose Kearny to be the backdrop to discuss how…
In Memoriam: Nutley’s Gerard ‘Jerry’ Tolve — 1962-2022
Eight months ago, we brought you the story of Nutley’s Gerard “Jerry” Tolve, a well-known singer…
Obituaries for Feb. 9, 2022
Michael G. Pasqua, Maryann Vuocolo, Richard W. Thomson, Joan A. Wasielewski, Thomas G. Britton and Michelle…
The winning just continues for the Kearny girls’ bowling team — Undefeated since 2017, Kards second at NJSIAA state sectionals
The team’s winning streak now stands at 75 matches and counting dating back to 2017. That’s…
Mosca wins 100th
It was a milestone that sort of snuck up on Lyndhurst High School girls’ basketball coach…
OBSERVER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Kearny’s Hyams does a little bit of everything
Ava Hyams is a rare breed of a girls’ high school basketball player. The Kearny High…
(VIDEO) U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez speaks at Kearny High School
Senator speaks on challenges of education in a COVID world …
KPD: Man upset at ‘fat a*s’ roommate for eating ice cream, threatens him with a metal pipe
On Jan. 30, just after midnight, Officers Ryan Wilson, Paul Duran, Lawrence Latka and Sgt. Chris…
Harrison Knights collecting soup cans for Holy Cross pantry — and they need your help
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 402 of Harrison sponsor a Souper Bowl food drive through…
Obituaries for Feb. 2, 2022
Michael G. Pasqua Michael G. Pasqua, of Kinnelon, son of Michael and Emma Pasqua of Kearny,…
Lyndhurst’s Okerulu to gain induction to the St. Anselm College Hall of Fame
When Darlington Okerulu was a basketball player at Hudson Catholic in Jersey City, he quickly became…
Locals Guerriero, Kearns hoping for shot with USFL
Ever since they were youngsters, playing recreation football in North Arlington, Petey Guerriero and Brian Kearns…
NA hockey standout Golon perfect example of local co-op
Matt Golon had a sophomore year to totally forget. Never mind dealing with the little nagging…