During the Keegan Landfill ordeal in 2019, there were certain givens when the New Jersey Sports…
Month: November 2022
THUMPING WINS!
Kearny Town Council candidates aligned with Mayor Alberto G. Santos won seats on the governing body;…
Obituaries for Nov. 16, 2022
Lee Johnstone Lee Johnstone, 61, died peacefully in Port Richey, Florida, on Oct. 30, 2022. Originally…
Harrison’s tournament run ends with PK loss to Ramsey
The sadness of Harrison’s soccer players was painted on their faces as they left the Harrison…
Barber steps down as NAHS boys’ soccer coach
For Kevin Barber, this isn’t a retirement from coaching. In fact, the veteran North Arlington coach…
Kearny pauses for Veterans Day remembrance; Machado is town’s Veteran of the Year
The Town of Kearny paused today at 11 a.m. to honor its veterans in a moving…
KPD: With 1-year-old baby nearby, trio fights with knife over a Cash App card
On Nov. 2 at 4:57 p.m., Officer Andre Fernandes responded with other officers to 425 Elm…
Grassroots coalition to host forum on Kearny-based NJ Transit gas plant proposal
STOP THE NJ TRANSIT POWER PLANT IN KEARNY Mayor Alberto Santos, public health experts, and members…
Fallen officers remembered at Archdiocesan Blue Mass
The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New…
Belleville has 2 Veterans Day events planned
Belleville, the first municipality in Essex County and the seventh statewide to be officially designated…
Nutley PD hosts Coffee With a Cop Nov. 14
The Nutley Police Department hosts “Coffee with a Cop” Monday, Nov. 14. Nutley police officers and…
Suarez: Female inmate found dead in her cell on Nov. 8
A female inmate from Union County, who was lodged in the Hudson County Jail in South…
What is going on in East Newark? 4 admins in 2 years?
Ron Leir has a story in this week’s edition of The Observer that explains how Fred…
CHAMPS! Harrison wins sectional title with 1-0 win over Voorhees
The images of visiting teams taking celebratory championship pictures with the “Blue Tide” sign in the…
Kone takes over has Harrison’s goalkeeper, is Athlete of the Week
A few days before the start of the state tournament, Harrison coach Mike Rusek told his…
Mullen commits to VaTech
Throughout Jimmy Mullen’s college recruiting process, there was always the lingering question of whether or not…
Kards’ 36-game unbeaten streak comes to crushing end in 1-0 loss to West Orange
The Kearny boys’ soccer team saw its season and its 13-plus month unbeaten streak come to…
NJ Secretary of State warns of fraudulent voting-related texts being sent to Jersey residents
Secretary of State Tahesha Way, New Jersey’s chief election official, is warning the public about…
Kearny native named chief of Minneapolis Police Department
One of the most embattled police departments in America has a new police chief and…
Perrone and Hadshinow magnificently restore Kearny monument you likely didn’t know existed
It’s been there for three quarters of a century. Thousands drive past it every day. But…
Harrison boys win state sectional championship, 1-0, over Voorhees
Harrison defeated Voorhees last night, 1-0, to win the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2…
East Newark hires fourth administrator in 2 years since Grilo became mayor
East Newark has a new borough administrator — the fourth occupant of that position since Dina…
Styple speaking at library Nov. 12
Renowned Kearny historian and local author William Styple returns to his hometown to talk about his…
Bergen establishes countywide EMS unit
The Bergen County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution establishing a Bergen County Emergency Medical Services…
Belleville training facility opens
Angelica Allen-McMillan shifted her weight to her left, cocked her right leg back and, with a…
Nutley RAKES returns later this month
The Township of Nutley’s Annual Department of Public Works’ RAKES (Random Acts of Kindness Extended to…
KPD: Brother officers, both former college rugby players, team up to tackle and arrest fleeing shoplifter
On Oct. 27 at 3:14 p.m., Officers Mathew Lopez and Alan Stickno were dispatched to Walmart…
Two major Kearny infrastructure projects set to begin; also, PD buys 6 license plate readers
At its Oct. 25 meeting, the town governing body awarded a $5.34 million contract to ConQuest…