In the public safety realm, there are two kinds of first responders — White Clouds, who…
Year: 2023
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…
Police arrest huffer who (and then he) got high off compressed air: KPD
On June 1 at 8:27 p.m., Officers Luis Cazares, Jose Castillo and Sgt. Sean Kelly…
Ever so Bright trio, including one on parole, nabbed after shoplifting incident: Lyndhurst PD
Three supposed shoplifters from Queens — including one on parole for gun violations — were apprehended…
JESUS: THE REAL PRESENCE
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Catholics throughout the United States will observe the Solemnity of Corpus…
Tozduman adds to legacy with two golds in North 2, Group 2 Championships
There aren’t too many things that Julia Tozduman hasn’t accomplished on the track in a high…
Cruz-Fletcher takes gold in the Girls Triple Jump, leads strong Bloomfield showing in N1G4 sectionals
Angel Cruz-Fletcher knows firsthand the difficulty of mastering the triple jump. It took three years, but…
Harrison, Bloomfield advance to boys volleyball sectional finals
At a time when most teams are in the physical and mental grind of the state…
Following Seattle PD program’s lead, HCPO establishes ‘Safe Place’ initiative in Hudson
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has launched a countywide Safe Place program in an effort to…
GUEST COMMENTARY — Melham says Murphy, Legislature must restore energy tax receipts to lower local tax burden
To the Editor: As the state Legislature and governor move to adopt a new state budget…
Grilo cruises in East Newark; Cifelli fends off challenger for County Commissioner
Dina Grilo has likely won a second term as East Newark’s mayor. At the end of…
Det. Jean graduates from NJ State Police Crime Scene School
Kearny Police Det. Jordenson Jean, second from left, recently graduated from the NJ State Police Crime…