Most of the time when we report stories about residents being scammed, the ending is not…
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EDITORIAL — Please, when possible, consider donating to food pantries
With Thanksgiving just over a week away, we at The Observer take this time to encourage…
Obituaries for Nov. 18, 2020
Constance Brady Constance Brady (nee Swartz) died at home on Nov. 8, 2020. She was 84.…
e-Newspaper for Nov. 18, 2020
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Smile Design Specialist hosting Thanksgiving food drive
The Smile Design Specialist is hosting a Thanksgiving food drive through Nov. 24 at its office,…
H20 NO! Polito Ave., Lyndhurst, experiences significant floods
A significant flood caused by heavy rain and construction work kept Polito Avenue from Rutherford Avenue…
EDITORIAL — In thanks to every veteran who ever put on the uniform
It is absolutely mind boggling to think that every single member of the United States Military…
Obituaries for Nov. 11, 2020
Jully John Jully John of Harrison died Nov. 4, 2020, after a long and courageous battle.…
Obituaries for 4 November 2020
John M. Kolesar John M. Kolesar of Kearny died at home surrounded by family on Wednesday,…
VIDEO: Dashcam footage of alleged drunken-driving arrest of Belleville School Board Trustee Erika Jacho
The Observer has obtained police dashcam video footage of the Oct. 21, 2020, reported drunken-driving arrest…
Kearny residents: Please follow leaf-disposal guidelines
Change is never easy. We know that. But in the case of the Town of Kearny’s…
Rutgers Street bridge will be closed tonight (6-11 p.m.)
The Rutgers Street Bridge will be closed tonight from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for bridge…