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EDITORIAL — In solidarity with the police who serve our local communities
This is a tough time for law enforcement. Just a few weeks ago, people throughout the…
Passaic County man, wanted for alleged attempted homicide, taken into custody by Lyndhurst PD: Auteri
A Passaic County man wanted by authorities in Smyth County, Virginia, for an alleged attempted homicide…
Off-duty firefighter, also a police lieutenant, saves woman, cat, from blaze
The quick thinking of an off-duty volunteer Lyndhurst firefighter, who also happens to be a police…
Free COVID testing available for Belleville residents June 8
BELLEVILLE — Township residents may get free COVID-19 testing Monday, June 8, at Belleville High School,…
KHS plans for safe in-car graduation
For the high school Class of 2020 around the county, absolutely nothing was ordinary. And that…
EDITORIAL: Putting the cart before the horse with street sweeping
Several communities in The Observer’s readership area have made the irrational decision to restart the enforcement…
EDITORIAL: In thanks to all who made the supreme & ultimate sacrifice
How fortunate are we to live in a time where, for the most part, our world…
KEITH’S HONOR
Det. Lt. Vincent Auteri can still recall his late-friend Keith Von Rapacki’s infectious smile. “His smile…
The Observer’s Q&A with Clara Maass’s Chief Medical Officer
Q&A with Dr. Naveen Ballem, chief medical officer of Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville. The Observer…
EDITORIAL: Happy 133rd birthday to us! And stop governing by Facebook!
Forgive us, if you will, for a moment. A couple of days ago — May 14…
In thanks to the Archdiocese for expanding cemetery availability
This pandemic sure has stunk. In so many ways. The loss of life we’ve experienced —…