Kearny PD: 3 shopliftings, 1 day, same Marshalls store

It was a busy day June 21 at the Kearny Marshalls store when three people were…

Auteri: Saddle Brook man charged with stalking ex by planting GPS tracker

A Saddle Brook man has been arrested after a Lyndhurst woman reportedly found a GPS tracking…

Open auditions for WHATCo’s ‘Puffs’ set for next month

Open auditions for “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and…

Third MP honors announced at Kearny’s Washington School

Jon Zimmerman, principal of Washington School in Kearny, announces the following students who have achieved academic…

Third quarter honors named at Kearny’s Roosevelt School

Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s…

May Students of the Month named at Kearny’s Franklin School

Yvonne Cali, principal of Franklin School in Kearny, announced the May Students of the Month, who…

COMMENTARY — Hague, Azzarto and their own ‘Field of Dreams’

The “Field of Dreams.” It was 1989. I was a high school freshman when it came…

Police: There was no stabbing in Lyndhurst & no danger to public

From the Lyndhurst Police Department: Reports of an assault by stabbing on the residential block of…

Nutley PD says it’s seeing catalytic converter theft uptick

The Nutley Police Department is advising residents of a recent uptick in catalytic converter thefts. Police…

Kearny PBA 21 awards 3 scholarships

Kearny PBA Local No. 21 recently awarded three scholarships to graduating Kearny High School seniors —…

Nutley Commissioners, Board of Ed, enter shared-services agreement

The Nutley Board of Commissioners recently passed a resolution to enter into a shared-services agreement with…

Kearny PD Det. Anthony Nunez likely saves otherwise-dying woman’s life on the Parkway

In the public safety realm, there are two kinds of first responders — White Clouds, who…

WHATCo announces 2024 lineup

A magical pop culture parody of wizards, witches and “mugs,” a nostalgic and heartwarming holiday comedy,…

Bellville’s member is NJ SAL’s Son of the Year

The American Legion Post 105 Family — made up of the American Legion’s veterans, the Sons…

Kearny UNICO awards scholarships to several graduating high school seniors

Numerous NA Knights celebrated with state awards

Numerous locals earned awards and recognitions, both individual and for the NA Council, for its efforts…

KPD: Wanted Newark criminal still at-large in June 13 Kearny shooting

A wanted Newark man has been charged in connection to a recent shooting incident in Kearny…

Obituary for June 14, 2023

Sarah G. Kennedy Sarah G. Kennedy, 92, formerly of Oakdale and a resident of North Arlington,…

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Wake information for Jim Hague announced

Wake and funeral arrangements for James F. “Jim” Hague have been announced. The wake will take…

Jim Hague, a legend who was Observer sports journalist for 20+ years, dies aged 62; Observer Athlete of the Year will be named in his honor

Editor’s note: This story is still evolving and will be updated over the next few days.…

Observer Sports Writer Jim Hague dies aged 62

James “Jim” Hague, who for 20+ years was the sports reporter at The Observer newspaper —…

Thistle B2007 team wins second-consecutive NJ President’s Cup

This weekend, the Wittpenn Bridge will be …

The Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed much of this weekend.…

Hudson sheriff’s officer arrested on child-porn charge, HCPO says

A 35-year-old Hudson County sheriff’s office has been arrested after being accused of possessing child sex…

Street will be named for late Belleville mayor June 11

Lloyd Place and Union Avenue will be renamed in honor of the late Belleville Mayor Ray…

New ‘Walking Dead’ series will feature episodes shot in Kearny

Kearny is back on the small screen as AMC’s “The Walking Dead” franchise has expanded its…

Ever so Bright trio, including one on parole, nabbed after shoplifting incident: Lyndhurst PD

Three supposed shoplifters from Queens — including one on parole for gun violations — were apprehended…

Following Seattle PD program’s lead, HCPO establishes ‘Safe Place’ initiative in Hudson

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has launched a countywide Safe Place program in an effort to…

GUEST COMMENTARY — Melham says Murphy, Legislature must restore energy tax receipts to lower local tax burden

To the Editor: As the state Legislature and governor move to adopt a new state budget…