A man who likely didn’t have a bathroom of his own (you’ll find out why shortly)…
Month: March 2024
Harrison HS Drama Club performing ‘Starmites’
The Harrison High School Drama Club brings the science fiction adventure “Starmites” written by Barry Keating…
Sherrill lands nearly $1 million for Belleville drinking water issues
The Township of Belleville will receive almost $1 million in federal appropriations to use toward its…
Cardinal Tobin will soon have busy Holy Week
As the season of Lent draws to a close, and as Catholics prepare to observe Holy…
Authentic reproduction of Veronica’s Veil will be displayed March 17 in Belleville
Many are familiar with the story of the Shroud of Turin, claimed by some to be…
Blood drive, car show fundraiser, food giveaway upcoming and street hockey registration underway
NA Knights hosting blood drive The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a blood drive…
How Hudson County Community College’s Hudson Scholars program became a national student success model
Hudson County Community College’s (HCCC) Hudson Scholars program was presented the Bellwether Legacy Award for impacting…
Harrison school nutrition program recognized with visit from state DOA
Quality nutrition has always been a hallmark of the Harrison school district. And, the week of…
‘The Addams Family’ coming to the stage this week at Kearny HS
A busy week lies ahead as the Kearny High School Visual & Performing Arts Department presents…
Meet Brody, the Lyndhurst PD’s new K-9 officer
If you’ve been in Lyndhurst lately, you may have noticed the police department has a new…
Obituaries for March 13, 2024
Christine Ferrie Jablonski Christine Ferrie Jablonski sadly died while skiing at Alta Ski Resort in Utah.…
Less than two years after Leukemia diagnosis, William Mullins continues to play and inspire
A year ago, William Mullins connection with Kearny High School sports was limited to watching live…
Former Harrison football star Huseinovic gets pro opportunity in Italy
For Dustin Huseinovic, the opportunity to play professional football was something the Harrison native wasn’t going…
Short Skyway closures expected tonight
There will be temporary short=duration closures of the Pulaski Skyway in both directions tonight as the…
Loss of Christine ‘CJ’ Jablonski is painful, but she leaves an incredible legacy
If ever you were a fan of the great TV show, “The West Wing” — and…
Belleville mourns the death of Councilwoman Marie Strumolo Burke
The Township of Belleville mourns the loss of one its foremost and most noted women following…
Nutley Family Service Bureau hosting fundraiser
The Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) hosts its first Casino Night fundraiser Saturday, March 23, 2024,…
Nutley starting Hometown Heroes banner program
The Nutley Board of Commissioners, in partnership with the American Legion Post 70, have launched the…
The Observer mourns the loss of Christine Jablonski, who died yesterday aged 53
The Observer joins the Jablonski family and the Kearny community in mourning after the death of…
Pascrell scores major grants for Kearny and Lyndhurst
U.S. Rep Bill Pascrell Jr., D-9, has scored some significant grant money for local projects in…
PBA No. 21 raises funds for Special Olympics at Snow Bowl at Metlife
Several members of the Kearny PBA No. 21, seen here, took part in the Snow Bowl…
KPD: All she had to do was move her double-parked Tesla; instead, she gets arrested, her car sent to the pound
It always makes good common sense to pay careful attention to the orders of police officers.…
John O’Connor installed as newest KMUA commissioner
John O’Connor was installed recently as the newest commissioner of the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority by…
COMMENTARY — Video of teens beating up other teens is disgusting
If you haven’t yet seen them, they’re disturbing. Last week, videos from several social media platforms…
Esteves will seek Third Ward council seat in Kearny
If you lived in or around Kearny over the last 40+ years, chances are at some…
Obituaries for March 6, 2024
Michael Giresi Sr. Michael Giresi Sr died peacefully at his home in Bonita Springs, Florida, on…
Nutley’s Toranzo caps off historic HS wrestling career, takes 3rd in AC
The pain from Friday night’s semifinal still remained, but Brandon Toranzo wasn’t going to let one…
Kearny’s Ryan Valli places ninth in NJSIAA Boys Bowling Tournament
When Ryan Valli left last year’s NJSIAA Boys Bowling Individual Tournament, he did so with feelings…
Nutley’s Bobadilla, Rivera medal at NJSIAA Girls Wrestling State Tournament
As girls wrestling continues to grow in popularity both in Nutley and across the state, the…