In preparation for a township-wide new semi-automated garbage collection system, which kick off Jan. 2, 2025,…
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Jack & jill responsible for seriously injuring moped rider in cargo van collision charged: HCPO
Two Kearny residents who the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office says were responsible for a serious crash…
Possible road closures upcoming in Belleville
The Township of Belleville is warning motorists of potential upcoming road closures. The township says motorists…
Kearny HS senior play is ‘Murder in the House of Horrors’
The Kearny High School senior play this year is “Murder in the House of Horrors,” by Billy…
BARROSO SAGA DRAGS ON INTO 9TH MONTH
For those who have not been able to view The Observer Live! recently, here’s a recap…
Obituaries for Nov. 27, 2024
Roderick E. Kennedy Rod Kennedy died peacefully at home Nov. 22, 2024. He was 88. Rod…
Mammography in Motion Mobile Unit coming to Kearny thanks to Ava DeCastro Lawdanski
The first-ever Mammography in Motion Mobile Unit Breast Cancer Screenings event in Kearny is coming, and…
First-quarter honors announced at Kearny’s Roosevelt School
Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s…
Macfie inducted into FDU’s Circle of Police Chiefs
Kearny Police Chief Scott Macfie was recently inducted into the Circle of Police Chiefs at Fairleigh…
HCSO conducting targeted DWI patrols in coming days
In a proactive effort to promote public safety and reduce the number of impaired drivers on…
STUNNER: DOLAGHAN RESIGNS/RETIRES FROM HARRISON COUNCIL
In a case of the wow, where’d that come from, longtime Harrison Fourth Ward Councilman Michael…
Kearny’s tree lighting & holiday festival upcoming
‘Tis once again the season to celebrate at the annual Kearny Tree Lighting Festival Thursday, Dec.…
NAPD: Two blokes suspected of shoplifting had warrants, drugs on them
For two local men who were believed to be shoplifting at a North Arlington dollar store,…
HCPO opens state-of-the-art DNA lab
Life for forensic scientists has just gotten exponentially better in Hudson County. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s…
REMEMBERING ‘THE REV’
The Rev. Frank Benson was, for many years, the chaplain to the Kearny Police Department. He…
The election of 2025 in Kearny could be like something not seen here in decades
With the election of 2024 over, it is already time to turn to the next one…
Obituaries for Nov. 20, 2024
Joyce M. Okuniewicz Joyce M. Okuniewicz sadly died Oct. 20, 2024. She was 81. Raised in…
HCPO: Pa. man seriously injured in Kearny crash; other driver allegedly drunk
The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Kearny Police Department are investigating a motor…
Man who fell asleep at wheel at DeJessa bridge was on heroin, had 50+ wax folds of it: LPD
A man who fell asleep at the wheel of his car was not just under the…
Happy hour fundraiser at Cantina da Serra will benefit Pantry
Several members of the Kearny Town council are sponsoring a happy hour fundraiser in support of…
Lyndhurst Library hosting ‘guest’ collections of personal memorabilia — starting with Pez dispensers
The Lyndhurst Library recently began a program called “Community Collectibles,” where residents are able to temporarily…
Cardinal Tobin honors law enforcement at annual Blue Mass
The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New…
Honoring Harrison’s Veteran of the Year
Harrison Firefighter Cristina Sanchez, right, is Harrison’s 2024 Veteran of the Year. With her last…
Honoring Kearny’s Veteran of the Year
Hudson County recognized Veterans of the Year in each municipality and Kearny’s is Thomas Veith, third…
Santa’s annual note to the children of the world
T’was the month of December, but before Christmas Day. Santa was busy getting ready his sleigh.…
Red hot Kearny, Harrison boys soccer advance to the sectional semifinals
The NJSIAA boys soccer state tournament got underway last week and through the first two rounds…
The Observer mourns the loss of our friend, Wilbert J. Branwell, father of Dr. John P. Branwell, who died today aged 82
Wilbert J. Branwell Wilbert J. Branwell died Nov. 11, 2024. He was 82. Visiting will be…
Jablonski accepts new judgeship in appellate division; new Hudson assignment judge appointed
Hudson County Assignment Judge Jeffrey Jablonski has a new role in the state’s appellate division and…
Esteves holds off strong showing from Santos in Kearny’s Third Ward Council race; NAGOP incumbents cruise
Democrat Fred Esteves defeated Republican Jorge D. Santos Nov. 5 in Kearny’s Third Ward Town Council…
N.C. man to Lyndhurst PD: Oops! I didn’t know I couldn’t carry in the open in Jersey
A North Carolina man seemingly unaware it’s illegal to openly carry a weapon in New Jersey…