New pastor arrives at local ANC church

The Most Rev. George M. Lucey, FCM, presiding bishop of the American National Catholic Church, has…

Register now for town-wide garage sale

KEARNY — Once again, Kearny residents have a great reason to get started on their spring…

Four years after his death, Jose Cespedes is still missed

By Kevin Canessa Jr. April 12 marks the fourth anniversary of the death of Kearny High…

Obituaries for 22 March 2017

Anne Elizabeth Shea Slane Anne Elizabeth Shea Slane, of the Red Bank section of Middletown, formerly…

This is one very special cardinal

By Kevin Canessa Jr. I haven’t met him yet (though I hope to do so soon),…

Police arrest suspected ‘diversion’ burglars

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent A joint investigation between the Nutley and Bloomfield police departments…

Another diversion burglary hits Nutley

NUTLEY — Police here are warning of yet another diversion burglary. Police Director Alphonse Petracco and…

Salute to parade’s deputy marshals

When the 44th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off in Harrison on Sunday, March 12, at 2…

Harrison man pinched on sex rap

A Harrison resident was among 10 men arrested in a prostitution ring in Newark last week, Newark…

Council selects tri-lingual Santana for Second Ward opening

KEARNY – Davis Ave. resident Peter Santana was appointed Second Ward Councilman at a special council…

OPINION: Did private car service gouge after storm?

By Kevin Canessa Jr. I can’t deny that Thursday, Feb. 9, felt a little like being…

Diversion burglaries on the rise: Nutley PD

NUTLEY – Police here continue to advise township residents of diversion burglaries occurring in the township.…

NPD: Help us find two armed robbers

NUTLEY – Police here continue to search for two men they say allegedly robbed a Dunkin’…

NAHS partners with Sandy Hook Promise

North Arlington High School, in partnership with Sandy Hook Promise, a national, non-profit organization led by…

Recalling anniversaries of 2 awful dormitory fires

By Kevin Canessa Jr. I was reminded by a press release over the weekend that Jan. 19 marked…