The “Field of Dreams.” It was 1989. I was a high school freshman when it came…
Month: June 2023
Local trio makes history with first NJ Girls Flag Football North-South All-Star Game
Harrison’s Fatma Mohamed and Rasha Abdeljalil as well as Marcella Blancato of Nutley have been trend-setters…
Lyndhurst’s Tozduman takes ninth in Long Jump at Meet of Champions
The 2022-23 high school sports year came to a close with Thursday’s NJSIAA Meet of Champions…
Harrison’s Vega shows he belongs in historic North-South appearance
Jayden Vega could have simply been content with simply making the Phil Simms NJ North-South All-Star…
Belleville football trio gets to end HS career at home in Robeson Classic
After a trying senior season in which they went just 1-9, all Belleville’s Melrich Almonte, Angelo…
Police: There was no stabbing in Lyndhurst & no danger to public
From the Lyndhurst Police Department: Reports of an assault by stabbing on the residential block of…
In Harrison, it’s not just OK — it’s fun to read in the summer
What better way is there to kick off a summer of reading fun than a festival-like…
Nutley PD says it’s seeing catalytic converter theft uptick
The Nutley Police Department is advising residents of a recent uptick in catalytic converter thefts. Police…
Kearny PBA 21 awards 3 scholarships
Kearny PBA Local No. 21 recently awarded three scholarships to graduating Kearny High School seniors —…
Nutley Commissioners, Board of Ed, enter shared-services agreement
The Nutley Board of Commissioners recently passed a resolution to enter into a shared-services agreement with…
Kearny PD Det. Anthony Nunez likely saves otherwise-dying woman’s life on the Parkway
In the public safety realm, there are two kinds of first responders — White Clouds, who…
WHATCo announces 2024 lineup
A magical pop culture parody of wizards, witches and “mugs,” a nostalgic and heartwarming holiday comedy,…
KPD: Man who just hours earlier carjacked a Toyota at knifepoint RELEASED ON A SUMMONS! (bail reform hard at work, yet again)
On June 10 at 10:05 p.m., Officer Oliveira (who had an apparent busy week) was dispatched…
Bellville’s member is NJ SAL’s Son of the Year
The American Legion Post 105 Family — made up of the American Legion’s veterans, the Sons…
Numerous NA Knights celebrated with state awards
Numerous locals earned awards and recognitions, both individual and for the NA Council, for its efforts…
KPD: Wanted Newark criminal still at-large in June 13 Kearny shooting
A wanted Newark man has been charged in connection to a recent shooting incident in Kearny…
Obituary for June 14, 2023
Sarah G. Kennedy Sarah G. Kennedy, 92, formerly of Oakdale and a resident of North Arlington,…
Locals shine at North-South All-Star Football games
The North-South Football games were held on Sunday night at Kean University and Observer-area athletes found…
For the second year in a row, Lyndhurst’s Julia Tozduman is heading to the Meet of Champions
The Golden Bears star junior showed once again why she is one of the state best…
Athlete of the Week Queiroz ends his HS career with a flourish
Even though it came in a loss, Guilherme Queiroz showed in his final boys volleyball game…
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Wake information for Jim Hague announced
Wake and funeral arrangements for James F. “Jim” Hague have been announced. The wake will take…
Jim Hague, a legend who was Observer sports journalist for 20+ years, dies aged 62; Observer Athlete of the Year will be named in his honor
Editor’s note: This story is still evolving and will be updated over the next few days.…
Observer Sports Writer Jim Hague dies aged 62
James “Jim” Hague, who for 20+ years was the sports reporter at The Observer newspaper —…
This weekend, the Wittpenn Bridge will be …
The Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed much of this weekend.…
Hudson sheriff’s officer arrested on child-porn charge, HCPO says
A 35-year-old Hudson County sheriff’s office has been arrested after being accused of possessing child sex…
Street will be named for late Belleville mayor June 11
Lloyd Place and Union Avenue will be renamed in honor of the late Belleville Mayor Ray…
New ‘Walking Dead’ series will feature episodes shot in Kearny
Kearny is back on the small screen as AMC’s “The Walking Dead” franchise has expanded its…