Anne S. Mackinnon Anne S. Mackinnon (nee Austin), 92, of Rutherford, formerly of Kearny, died Jan.…
Month: January 2023
Belleville girls basketball enjoys bounce back season
To fully grasp the meaning of the 7-2 start Belleville’s girls basketball team has gotten off…
Athlete of the Week Burgos turns street ball experience into HS success
When Edward Burgos first moved to Harrison from the Dominican Republic, he initially didn’t try out…
WARNING — Scammers spoof Nutley PD’s phone number on Caller ID while making menacing phone calls to residents, department says
There are scams — and then there are scams where the scammers really have a brass…
KPD: Man driving on Truck Rts. 1&9 shot behind ear, police want to know why
Victim admitted to JCMC for observation
VIDEO — Harrison man, 32, charged with murdering his mother, HCPO says
The victim has been identified as 67-year-old Rosa Massoni, a resident of Harrison Gardens.
DEVELOPING — 2 stabbed, 1 fatally, in Harrison this morning
Multiple New York City media outlets are reporting that two women were stabbed near Schuyer Avenue…
Kearny Italian teacher indicted on child porn possession charges, US Attorney says
A federal grand jury indicted a Kearny school teacher, who is a Morris County resident, for…
Newark tradesman buys Lincoln Cinema property
The Lincoln Cinema property on Kearny Avenue, stuck in a time warp for nearly the last…
HCCC, NJRC introduce phlebotomy program for folks involved with court cases
The next time someone draws your blood, it may just be the technician is someone who…
Roosevelt school announces first marking period honors
Editor’s note: This honor roll appeared in the Jan. 11 edition of The Observer, but the…
Nutley offers tips for dealing with snow emergencies
The Township of Nutley’s Department of Public Works is advising residents to prepare for winter by…
Schuyler School announces December Students of the Month
Schuyler School Principal Valerie Iacono has announced the school’s December Students of the Month. Santiago Almeida…
KPD: Alleged stabbing happens at home police visit often, but it’s not Oakwood Avenue
On Jan. 2 at 10:15 a.m., Officers Christian Medina, Ellese Ogando, Andre Fernandes, Sgt. Jay Ward,…
Commissioners recognize Nutley police Lt. Mike Padilla for work with kids
Nutley police Lt. Mike Padilla was recognized at the Dec. 20 Board of Commissioners meeting, where…
Giangeruso swears-in seven new Class 1B special law-enforcement officers
The Lyndhurst Police Department has seven new Class 1B Special Law Enforcement Officers, all of whom…
Fundraiser will benefit Lyndhurst Municipal Alliance, Girls’ Association
Several township organizations are joining forces to raise funds for the Lyndhurst Girls’ Association and Lyndhurst…
NA Knights host pasta dinner Jan. 31
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor an eat-in/takeout pasta dinner Tuesday, Jan. 31 at…
Melham: Deadline for ANCHOR rebate applications extended to Jan. 31
The State of New Jersey has extended the application deadline and are expanding eligibility for the…
Harrison’s Rachael Saifer appearing on ‘Wheel’ tonight
Rachael Safier, of Harrison, will be appear on “Wheel of Fortune” Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at 7:30…
KEARNY’S VAN GOGH
Sometimes, the place you least expect to find beauty can turn into an experience whose memories…
EDITORIAL — Last week’s blotter must not tarnish all the good things at Kearny HS
Last week’s police blotter spoke of three juveniles who were arrested for crimes they committed on…
Obituaries for Jan. 11, 2023
Robert Allen ‘Bobby’ Hall Robert Hall, 86, of Wilmington, Vermont, died peacefully in his home…
Lyndhurst boys’ basketball team enjoys strong start to season
Lyndhurst head coach Perrin Mosca knew he was inheriting a team short on experience and recent…
Harrison boys’ basketball team hope big win serves as a turning point
Harrison’s record might not show it, but head coach Jose Camano knows his boys basketball team…
Kearny’s Hyams sets the tone on both ends of the court
For the last three years, Ava Hyams has been counted upon to be a facilitator on…
Fabula charges 2 more in Exxon ATM burglary
Two additional suspects in the brazen Nov. 29 smash-and-grab burglary of an ATM at the Kearny…
Wittpenn Bridge will be closed Saturday, Jan. 7
The Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed for testing of the lift…
5 years ago today … Maple Street fire in brutally cold & windy conditions
Some stories are impossible to forget, including this one from Jan. 5, 2018. The wind was…