Since the start of the season, Nutley’s Brandon Toranzo and Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s Damian Weaver have had…
Month: February 2023
NA awarded $32K grant for recycling initiatives
State environmental officials have awarded North Arlington $32,000 as part of $16.2 million in grants being…
Man who reportedly kidnapped woman for a year may have done same to others — and the NJSP wants to know about it
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, superintendent of the New Jersey State…
KPD: Wife threw beer at hubby, then slashed him, then hid in a room
On Feb. 6 at 10:09 p.m., Officers Ryan Wilson, Michael Ore and Kevin Matos were dispatched…
VIDEO — Kearny High School releases 2023 Showcase film
Please take some time to watch this — it is incredibly done.
Cardinal will celebrate 2 Ash Wednesday liturgies in Newark
Newark Archbishop Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., will celebrate two Ash Wednesday Masses — one in…
Former medical office manager, a North Arlington resident, admits to conspiring to distribute Adderall illegally: US Att’y
The former office manager of a New Jersey psychiatric medical practice — a resident of North…
Obituary — Leroy ‘Roy’ John Choffo
Leroy “Roy” John Choffo of Harrison died peacefully at Alaris Health at Belgrove, Kearny, on Monday,…
Fleischman: Newspapers like The Observer don’t ‘press’ local politicians enough
I’m a blogger, focused on Belleville politics and public affairs. I don’t claim to be objective;…
WHATCo performances of ‘Drop Dead!’ kick off Feb. 24 with featured actor Dr. John Branwell
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off its Main Stage 2023 season with the…
Jarvis, Haggerty achieve prestigious certification by NJSACOP
Two of the Lyndhurst Police Department’s highest-ranking officers — including the chief — were among five…
Correction/Clarification
A story in this week’s edition of The Observer about two challengers possibly running against East…
Santana livid over pump station delays caused by supposed part back order
Public utilities became the unhappy focus of attention at the Feb. 7 meeting of the Kearny…
Covello and Hyams reach 1,000 point milestone a week apart
Maci Covello and Ava Hyams have been a dynamic duo on the basketball court for as…
After historic event at Nutley, local girls wrestlers look to stand out at Regionals
The popularity and participation of girls wrestling has grown significantly in recent years. On Jan. 30,…