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