Four of the seven towns in The Observer’s coverage area have applied for — and have…
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NA Knights hosting blood drive
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 10, from 3 to…
WHATCO’s ‘Puffs’ cast announced
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co has announced the cast for “The Puffs, or Seven…
KPD: Man who fell asleep at the wheel tells officers ‘I’m drunk’
On July 31, Sgt. Ben Wuelfing, patrolling after midnight, noticed a vehicle parked in a prohibited…
LaClair: Let’s give our new mayor a chance to show he can lead
To the Editor: Many people do not agree with the Town Council’s selection of our new…
Obituaries for Aug. 2, 2023
Brian T. Toal Brian T. Toal, 49, a lifelong resident of Kearny died Monday, July 24,…
SOCCERTOWN USA-UK — EPL, EA Sports & Kearny team up to build mini-pitch
If ever there were any doubts where the capital of American Soccer is, it’s pretty clear…
New crosswalk beacon installed in Nutley
The Nutley Department of Public Works has installed a new pedestrian crosswalk beacon at the intersection…
Police: Man who said he was driving from Newark to Newark was … drunk
On July 31, Sgt. Ben Wuelfing, patrolling after midnight, noticed a vehicle parked in a prohibited…
Drunken driver smashes into vehicle with family of 4 in it, then just drives off: Police
On the morning of July 28, a family of four was casually driving down Schuyler Avenue…
Lyndhurst’s Frank’s GMC wins 2022 Dealer of the Year award
General Motors has recognized Frank’s GMC in Lyndhurst with the 2022 GMC Dealer of the Year…
As you likely expected, Wittpenn will be closed July 29
The Wittpenn Bridge will be closed Saturday, July 29, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
North Arlington announces National Night Out plans
The Borough of North Arlington will celebrate National Night Out on Aug 1. The nationwide event…
Bx Man who allegedly strangled Kearny resident charged with slew of crimes: KPD
A Bronx man is behind finally behind after he reportedly attempted to strangle someone he knew…
Lyndhurst police charge Kearny man with shoplifting: Auteri
A Kearny man who Lyndhurst police say shoplifted from one Valley Brook Avenue store was in…