Gavilanes becomes first from Nutley to wrestle at Fargo Women’s National Championships

Michelle Gavilanes didn’t really know what to expect as she flew to Fargo, North Dakota for…

Now at Michigan, Kearny’s Cardenas earns spot on USA Wrestling U23 World Team

Jacob Cardenas has had plenty of change this summer, most notably a new school and a…

Nutley Little League Intermediate 50/70 takes third in the state

Nutley Little League Intermediate 50/70 (13U) coach Albert Prodigalidad knows this age group often presents a…

BCPO: Former Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead in bathroom of her Bergen County home

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death the wife of former New York Mets…

Eckel: Canessa’s tirade & language was out of line and threatening

We are reaching out regarding a disturbing incident that occurred on July 16,2024 at the Regular…

WHATCo performing Shakespeare soon, both locally and away

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company is bringing the Bard to Kearny this summer. A…

At least 3 members of NJ’s Congressional delegation call for Menendez to resign following conviction

At least three members of New Jersey’s Congressional Delegation have called upon U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez…

State releases audit of automated license plate readers

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick J. Callahan announced…

OBITUARY — Carol O’Neill at 71

Carol O’Neill Carol A. O’Neill, (Skromyda), 71, died Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Riverview Medical Center,…

A Paris!

Tolkin, a Chatham native and the New York Red Bulls star defender was selected to the…

Nutley Senior LL All-Stars add to championship legacy

Tony Mielnicki has seen the players on Nutley Little League’s 15-16U Senior League team do nothing,…

Harrison summer volleyball program continues remarkable growth

  Anthony Sabia has seen firsthand how much the interest and quality of volleyball has grown…

Heat wave continues today, Nutley mayor offers tips for all residents

Because of the extended heat wave today, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s with a…

Police: Lyndhurst man arrested after allegedly grabbing 3 women’s bums

A man who was alleged to have grabbed three women by the buttocks has been arrested…

Grace United’s Vacation Bible School upcoming

Grace United Methodist Church hosts Vacation Bible School July 29 to Aug. 2 from 6 to…

Hudson County opens cooling center for the unhoused in South Kearny

A cooling center in South Kearny will remain open through mid-September, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy…

Ferreira: Barroso was the victim of the worst kind of politics

To the Editor: I have been watching the Juan Barroso story unfold, hoping someone in a…

NA’s Caroselli: Kearny needs to step up for Barroso now!

To the Editor: I read, with interest, the article in The Observer dated July 10, 2024,…

4 West Hudson projects will be backed by major Open Space grants, including Kearny community center

West Hudson will greatly benefit from Hudson County Executive Craig Guy’s plan to disburse nearly $8.5…

ALERT — Visiting Jersey City tonight or tomorrow? Expect Tonnelle Avenue closures

Beginning at 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, July 11, until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, July 12, Routes…

2 of 3 teens who stole Jeep arrested in Secaucus; 1 stole police car, joy rode through Kearny

Three teenagers who reportedly stole a Jeep in Jersey City drove it to Secaucus and then…

Belleville Historical Society, Perrone have busy 4th of July

(click on each image to see them enlarged) The Belleville Historical Society had a busy July…

Obituaries for July 10, 2024

Karen Greb Karen Greb died July 4, 2024. She was 67. She lived in Kearny and…

Pizzuti easily scores the 2024 Jim Hague Observer Athlete of the Year

Ask any of Anthony Pizzuti’s coaches over the years and they’re sure to have their own…

Nutley heavyweight Brandon Toranzo commits to wrestle at Rutgers

For Nutley heavyweight Brandon Toranzo, the first choice turned out to be the final choice. This…

4th marking period honors announced at Kearny’s Franklin School

Yvonne Cali, principal of Kearny’s Franklin School,  announces the school’s fourth marking period honor students: Presidential…

4th quarter honors announced at Kearny’s Garfield School

Donna Masters, principal of Kearny’s Garfield School, announces the following honor students and citizenship awardees: Grade…

HEY MR. DEEJAY

Steven Aguirre’s family was born in Ecuador and moved the United States. At first, the family…

Obituaries for July 3, 2024

Josefa Lampon Josefa Lampon (nee Paris) died at home on June 24, 2024. She was 76.…

Julia Tozduman of Lyndhurst is the 2024 Jim Hague Observer Female Athlete of the Year

Track & Field might not have been the first sport Julia Tozduman tried out. But it…