ECPO: 6 killed in awful crash last night in Newark

Six people were killed in a horrific crash in Newark last night. The Essex County Prosecutor’s…

HCPO names the 2 victims in this morning’s Hamilton Avenue fire in Kearny

The two victims of this morning’s fire at 56 Hamilton Ave., Kearny, have been identified, Hudson…

UPDATE: 2 die following fire on Hamilton Avenue in Kearny

UPDATE: A second person has died in a fire that took place around midnight this morning…

IMPORTANT ALERT — Mobile mammogram event set for Dec. 6 rescheduled to Dec. 23

The mobile mammogram event originally scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6, in Kearny, has been postponed to…

EDITORIAL — Remembering Det. Joseph Seals & Douglas Miranda as we approach 5th anniversary of their deaths

It only took a few minutes to realize something significant was happening Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019,…

Obituary: Ellie Nakrosis, of Kearny

Ellie Nakrosis Ellie Nakrosis, of Kearny, died Nov. 27, 2024. Visiting was at the Armitage &…

Obituary: Stewart E. White Jr., brother of Deacon Earl White, dies aged 73

Stewart Edward White Jr. Stewart Edward White Jr., 73, died after a long battle with cancer…

HEADED TO THE MLS CUP FINAL!

It’s a playoff run that few, if any, saw coming just five weeks ago. Instead, the…

Hudson County, NJIC soccer stars get senior send off with all-star games

Scott Millar looks back fondly on getting to play in the Hudson County All-Star Game following…

Bowling season preview: North Arlington boys look to defend sectional title

With only 10 days and a handful of practices between the start of the preseason and…

AG: 7 members of 2 trafficking rings, (including 1 operation in Newark), indicted

Seven defendants were indicted in connection with two separate human trafficking enterprises in New Jersey —…

Lots across from Kearny Mandees will be paved Friday, Dec. 6

The lot at 285 Kearny Ave., Kearny, directly across the street from Mandees, will be shut…

Scarpelli leads 16th annual RAKES day

The 16th annual Department of Public Works’ RAKES (Random Acts of Kindness Extended to Seniors) Program,…

Township hosts first of 2 workshops to explain Nutley’s new trash-collection process

In preparation for a township-wide new semi-automated garbage collection system, which kick off Jan. 2, 2025,…

Jack & jill responsible for seriously injuring moped rider in cargo van collision charged: HCPO

Two Kearny residents who the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office says were responsible for a serious crash…

Possible road closures upcoming in Belleville

The Township of Belleville is warning motorists of potential upcoming road closures. The township says motorists…

Kearny HS senior play is ‘Murder in the House of Horrors’

The Kearny High School senior play this year is “Murder in the House of Horrors,” by Billy…

BARROSO SAGA DRAGS ON INTO 9TH MONTH

For those who have not been able to view The Observer Live! recently, here’s a recap…

Obituaries for Nov. 27, 2024

Roderick E. Kennedy Rod Kennedy died peacefully at home Nov. 22, 2024. He was 88. Rod…

Harrison soccer season ends in state final heartbreaker

There were times where Harrison felt like it was mere minutes or a single play away…

Winter sports get underway this week

This Monday, Nov. 25 marked the official first day of tryouts for the winter sports season…

Area stars Covello, Meehan sign D1 soccer scholarships

Olivia Covello and Kieran Meehan both made their verbal commitments to play Division 1 soccer months…

Mammography in Motion Mobile Unit coming to Kearny thanks to Ava DeCastro Lawdanski

The first-ever Mammography in Motion Mobile Unit Breast Cancer Screenings event in Kearny is coming, and…

First-quarter honors announced at Kearny’s Roosevelt School

Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s…

Macfie inducted into FDU’s Circle of Police Chiefs

Kearny Police Chief Scott Macfie was recently inducted into the Circle of Police Chiefs at Fairleigh…

HCSO conducting targeted DWI patrols in coming days

In a proactive effort to promote public safety and reduce the number of impaired drivers on…

STUNNER: DOLAGHAN RESIGNS/RETIRES FROM HARRISON COUNCIL

In a case of the wow, where’d that come from, longtime Harrison Fourth Ward Councilman Michael…

Kearny’s tree lighting & holiday festival upcoming

‘Tis once again the season to celebrate at the annual Kearny Tree Lighting Festival Thursday, Dec.…

NAPD: Two blokes suspected of shoplifting had warrants, drugs on them

For two local men who were believed to be shoplifting at a North Arlington dollar store,…

Harrison HS boys soccer team advances to state final Sunday after PK win

HARRISON — For the first time in a decade, the Harrison boys soccer team is back…