The Observer proudly congratulates and salutes Brendan Thiele, of Kearny, a 2018 graduate of St. Peter’s…
Month: May 2022
2 local men to be ordained — one a priest, the other a deacon — in coming days
David Hinojosa is currently serving St. Peter's, Belleville, as a transitional deacon.
Little Red School House hosting music exhibit
The Little Red Schoolhouse Museum, at 400 Riverside Ave., Lyndhurst, featuring its current exhibit “Lyndhurst High…
Disposal Road renamed for late Firefighter Silkowski
The Borough of North Arlington, last week, changed the name of Disposal Road to Silkowski Road…
What is a hospitalist?
Observer Co-owner Lisa Feorenzo’s step-mother wasn’t feeling well two weeks ago, so after a brief call…
KHS’s De Los Santos receiving prestigious Governor’s Award
De Los Santos has been singing for years in Kearny — often at the town’s Christmas…
Melham, DePeña & Graziano cruise to Belleville election victory
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham easily cruised to a second term, holding off challenger and current Councilman…
Are the days of ‘old school’ local politics finally done? Looks it
In the past, whenever an election was a week or so away, there was no telling…
Kearny topples Harrison in 2 sets for Hudson volleyball championship
One year after falling short in the title game and more than five weeks after its…
Bloomfield baseball coach surprised but pleased with team’s overall success
In 16 years as Bloomfield’s head baseball coach, Mike Policastro has had Bengals teams with the…
AOTW: Nutley’s DeLanzo getting it done on the mound & at the plate
DeLanzo’s recent performance on the mound, as well as his continued excellence at the plate and…
Nutley softball team preps to face Mount St. Dom’s in Essex final this weekend
Nutley will face top-seeded Mount St. Dominic, ranked No. 8 in the state by NJ.com, in the…
Major winds, storms possible today after 1 p.m., and PSE&G says it’s prepared
PSE&G is prepared for the high winds, severe thunderstorms and hail and tornado threats forecast for…
Belleville Planning Board attorney abruptly resigns following Melham’s decisive victory last week
Resignation came just hours before May's scheduled meeting
Wittpenn Bridge closed this weekend
The Wittpenn Bridge will be closed from 4 a.m., Saturday, May 14 through 11 p.m., Sunday,…
American Legion honors Kearny cop & firefighter of the year
Kearny's American Legion honored the Kearny Policeman and Firefighter of the Year.
Kevin Murphy’s back where he belongs — running Kearny DPW
Murphy, a 29-year civil servant with Kearny, previously served as acting DPW head from November 2017…
Former North Arlington mayor dies aged 71
The man who served as North Arlington’s Democratic mayor in the early 2000s until 2006 has…
KPD: Couple unaware whether they could slap each other’s butts
An argument ensued with a couple over whether their dating status entitled them to spanking privileges.
Nutley PD’s Bike Rodeo is Friday, May 13
The Nutley Police Department's annual Bike Rodeo takes place Friday, May 13, rom 4 to 6…
2 men — one a former Harrison cop, another a former Kearny resident — admit to bilking customers after Super Storm Sandy: OCPO
The duo operated a contractor business from 2014 to 2017 in Central & South Jersey
Remains of Bloomfield WWII soldier will be interred at Arlington Nation Cemetery nearly 78 years after his death
Graveside services for Army Sgt. Larry S. Wassil will be performed May 13 in Arlington, Virginia
Bears from Scout Unit 305 donate 500 books
Scouts spearheaded the collection of 500 new and gently used books for this year’s community service…
A look at some stunning statistics about Lupus
May is Lupus Awareness Month and locally, the Town of Kearny lights up Town Hall purple…
Obituaries for May 11, 2022
Dennis Mulligan Dennis Mulligan, 71, of Marco Island, Florida, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Formerly of…
Kearny’s crew teams having solid seasons, prepare for Nationals in late May
After finishing in second place at the Lightweight 4+ event at the Garden State Scholastic Championship…
NJ Generals of the USFL sign Lyndhurst’s Guerriero
Petey Guerriero has been defying the odds, exceeding expectations dating back to when he joined the…