For two local men who were believed to be shoplifting at a North Arlington dollar store,…
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HCPO opens state-of-the-art DNA lab
Life for forensic scientists has just gotten exponentially better in Hudson County. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s…
REMEMBERING ‘THE REV’
The Rev. Frank Benson was, for many years, the chaplain to the Kearny Police Department. He…
The election of 2025 in Kearny could be like something not seen here in decades
With the election of 2024 over, it is already time to turn to the next one…
Obituaries for Nov. 20, 2024
Joyce M. Okuniewicz Joyce M. Okuniewicz sadly died Oct. 20, 2024. She was 81. Raised in…
HCPO: Pa. man seriously injured in Kearny crash; other driver allegedly drunk
The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Kearny Police Department are investigating a motor…
Man who fell asleep at wheel at DeJessa bridge was on heroin, had 50+ wax folds of it: LPD
A man who fell asleep at the wheel of his car was not just under the…
Happy hour fundraiser at Cantina da Serra will benefit Pantry
Several members of the Kearny Town council are sponsoring a happy hour fundraiser in support of…
Lyndhurst Library hosting ‘guest’ collections of personal memorabilia — starting with Pez dispensers
The Lyndhurst Library recently began a program called “Community Collectibles,” where residents are able to temporarily…
Cardinal Tobin honors law enforcement at annual Blue Mass
The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New…
Honoring Harrison’s Veteran of the Year
Harrison Firefighter Cristina Sanchez, right, is Harrison’s 2024 Veteran of the Year. With her last…
Honoring Kearny’s Veteran of the Year
Hudson County recognized Veterans of the Year in each municipality and Kearny’s is Thomas Veith, third…
Santa’s annual note to the children of the world
T’was the month of December, but before Christmas Day. Santa was busy getting ready his sleigh.…
Red hot Kearny, Harrison boys soccer advance to the sectional semifinals
The NJSIAA boys soccer state tournament got underway last week and through the first two rounds…
The Observer mourns the loss of our friend, Wilbert J. Branwell, father of Dr. John P. Branwell, who died today aged 82
Wilbert J. Branwell Wilbert J. Branwell died Nov. 11, 2024. He was 82. Visiting will be…