Lyndhurst PD: Man acting nervously after pullover had coke on him

The Lyndhurst Police Department has arrested and charged Juan Martinez, 48, of Lyndhurst with drug possession…

Retired Nutley police lieutenant and Commissioner Steve Rogers making huge impact with AUSN

Readers of The Observer are very familiar with the name Lieutenant Commander Steven L. Rogers. He…

Netflix show ‘Adolescence’ exposes concept of ‘Incel’ bullying

It’s not often a TV show leads me to writing a column, but after seeing the…

Obituaries for March 26, 2025

Nilda Anonuevo Bontigao Nilda Anonuevo Bontigao died March 23, 2025. She was 76. Visiting was at…

Lyndhurst PD: Man arrested following domestic incident then confrontation with police

A man who was involved in a domestic dispute in East Rutherford and who then came…

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Harrison HS Drama Club performing ‘Bubble Boy’ next month

The Harrison High School Drama Club presents “Bubble Boy,” April 10, 11 and 12, a musical…

KHS REACH club donates $900 to school affected by Calif. wildfires

One Kearny club is doing its part to help those affected by the horrible wildfires that…

HCPO: Inmate found dead in county jail in South Kearny

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Hudson County…

Kearny PD: Man who stole package caught on Ring camera

On March 15, 2025, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Kearny police officers responded to a report of…

Belleville Historical Society will mark Vietnam War Veterans Day later in March

The Belleville Historical Society observes Vietnam War Veterans Day Saturday, March 29, at noon in the…

Sights from the 2025 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Our community is great because of the likes of Mark Wiggins

Some years, it’s brutally cold. Sometimes, it’s downright wet. But the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade…

Obituaries for March 19, 2025

Raymond J. Skinner Raymond J. Skinner of Kearny died March 13, 2025. He was 80. Visiting…

HCPO: Jersey City woman involved in Kearny crash behind bars with new charges

A Jersey City woman who authorities say was involved in a serious motor-vehicle crash Nov. 15…

Cardinal imposes ashes in two liturgies

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, marked the beginning of Lent by distributing ashes…

ECPO: Woman charged in connection to death of daughter, 6

A 26-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the death of her 6-year-old daughter March…

WHATCo murder-mystery dinner upcoming

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual murder mystery dinner theater experience returns with the…

Kearny’s Bill Dow elected state Elks’ president

William W. “Bill” Dow Jr. of Kearny-Belleville Elks Lodge No. 1050 has won elected as the…

Retired Chief George King expected to be named Kearny business administrator March 11 at council meeting

Obituaries for March 12, 2025

Michael G. D’Isa Michael G. D’Isa died March 3, 2025. He was 65. Born in New…

PCPO: Harrison & Passaic man among 23 arrested in major drug bust

A Harrison and a Lyndhurst man were among 23 arrested and charged with numerous drugs-related crimes…

Upcoming events

Scout Unit 305 hosting ‘80s tricky tray The Scouts of Unit 305, Kearny, host an ‘80s-themed…

WCA author’s tea upcoming

The Woman’s Club of Arlington hosts its 13th annual author event Sunday, April 6, 2025, at…

Schuyler School in Kearny names February Students of the Month

Valerie Iacono, Principal of Schuyler School in Kearny, has announced the school’s February Students of the…

NAPD: Clifton man charged with inappropriately touching woman sexually

The North Arlington Police Department have arrested a 21-year-old Clifton man they say inappropriately touched a…

ON YOUR MARKS … GO (to Montclair)

Kearny’s huge recent loss has become Montclair’s significant gain. In a unanimous vote, the Montclair Township…

Obituaries for March 5, 2025

Doris A. Satulla Doris A. Satulla of Kearny died Feb. 28, 2025. She was 89. At…

Kearny’s Schuyler School announces second marking period honors

Schuyler School in Kearny has announced its second quarter honors. Principal’s Honors Grade 4 – Maria…

LPD: Two Lyndhurst juveniles, both 15, charged with armed robbery of convenience store

Two Lyndhurst juveniles have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery over the weekend,…