Likely storm cancels NA Lifeline screening

The borough health department has announced that due to the pending snow storm, the Lifeline Screening…

BCPO arrests 3 more in connection to bar melee

Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli announced today the charging of three additional individuals in connection with…

Because of possible storm, deadlines changing this week

Because of a possible storm Sunday into Monday, the Observer’s deadlines will likely change this week…

Could a bike-share program be coming to Hudson?

The Hudson County Division of Planning, through a Together North Jersey Local Government Capacity Grant Program,…

The Observer now available for mobiles, tablets powered by Android

If you own an Android-powered mobile phone or tablet, we’ve got good news for you —…

BREAKING: Nutley police seek help locating 16-year-old girl

The Nutley Police Department is seeking help to find a missing girl. Christina Simeonidis, 16, was…

Hydrants will be tested Jan. 13 in North Arlington

The Passaic Valley Water Commission and borough fire department volunteers will be testing fire hydrants in…

Nutley Planning Commission will meet Thursday

The Nutley Planning Commission will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Nutley Municipal Building, third…

300 reasons to give thanks — for cops

KEARNY — The holiday season got off to a heckuva start Thanksgiving weekend, with the Kearny…

Man alleges he was robbed by three Black men: Harrison police

On December 1, 2013 a man reported that he was assaulted and robbed by three black…

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Orthodontic nightmare steals shrimp (and other Nutley PD blotter items)

He wanted a job but in the end, he settled for supper. That was the gist…

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Harrison police investigate stolen car (and other blotter items)

Nov. 16 Police received reports of two vehicles being stolen and a third tampered with. At…

Red Bulls’ GM to address Harrison business network Nov. 20

HARRISON — Special guest Jerome de Bontin, general manager of the Red Bulls, will address the…

Election results will be posted on our Facebook page tonight around 9

There are numerous local elections today — and we’ll be posting results on our Facebook page.…

Belleville boy found, is fine

The 12-year-old Belleville boy who went missing earlier today has been found — and he’s fine,…

Belleville, State police looking for missing 12-year-old boy

The Belleville Police Department and the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit are seeking the…

KHS’ Project Graduation Committee has lots planned, seeks volunteers for fundraisers

Kearny High School’s Project Graduation committee is already working on fundraising for next year’s drug- and…

Nutley police blotter: Suspect sought was already in jail

As a result of a joint criminal investigation with the Lyndhurst P.D., Nutley Police detectives have…

Business owners: Take advantage of our August advertising special — get 3 weeks for the price of 2

Clarification

A story in last week’s Observer about the gun buyback to be held in Hudson County noted…

Flag retirement ceremony is Friday in Nutley

In commemoration of Flag Day, the Nutley Department of Public Affairs will be conducting a brief…

View this week’s edition via our e-Edition

We apologize for not posting this week’s stories to the website, but of course, you can…

Garage sale is June 1 on Webster Avenue, Kearny

Multi-family entire block spring spectacular yard sale! Saturday 6/1/13 (Over 15 Families) at Webster Avenue, Kearny…

Nutley police blotter: Resident reports suspected fraud

May 24 A resident reported a suspected fraud to police, saying that someone had obtained their…

Nutley police warn of scammers posing as utility workers

Township residents are cautioned that two suspects are posing as utility company employees asking to look…

The Observer is hiring a part-time front-office clerk

The Observer has a part-time front-office clerk position available. The candidate must have the ability to…

UPDATE: Fire director says woman dies in Harrison fire

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON —  Fire struck again in Harrison this week, this time…

Three Lyndhurst men arrested, charged with theft-related offenses over alleged mortgage scheme, Bergen County Prosecutor says

Three Lyndhurst residents have been arrested on theft by deception charges, Bergen County Prosecutor John L.…