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.…

Entrepreneurs wanted

Entrepreneurs are wanted by a top global leader. We’re looking for open-minded and business-minded individuals who…

Coming up in the April 3 edition of The Observer …

In this week’s edition of The Observer, our Ron Leir takes a look at how the…

The Observer’s March Poll: It’s Christie in a landslide

Here are the results of The Observer’s March poll. Please keep in mind this poll is…

BREAKING: North Arlington police say missing 16-year-old boy has returned home safely

The North Arlington Police Department says 16-year-old Anthony Coto has returned home safely. He’d gone missing Friday night.…

DEVELOPING STORY: Kearny Board of Education vice-president John Leadbeater arrested on mortgage-fraud charges

Updated at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, with comments from Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos.…

Coming up in the March 20 edition of The Observer …

In this week’s edition of The Observer, our Ron Leir updates the major Harrison fire from…

BREAKING: Jury finds Nutley’s Bergrin guilty on 23 charges

  Report By The Observer Staff NEWARK — A former prominent Nutley attorney has been found…

Coming up in the March 13 edition of The Observer …

Coming up in the March 13 edition of The Observer, there’s a lot of news about…

BREAKING: Major fire in Harrison

HARRISON — Updated at 4:30 p.m. A six-alarm fire is still giving firefighters trouble on Frank…

BREAKING: Youtube video of Harrison fire

BREAKING: Youtube video shows violent backdraft that injured firefighters at Harrison fire

Observer readers: Harrison should ban smoking in parks

The Observer’s informal, online poll reveals most believe Harrison should ban smoking in town parks. In…

Fire forces residents from Warren Street homes in Harrison

By Ron Leir Observer correspondent HARRISON — Residents from five attached buildings on Warren Street in…