15-year-old Nutley girl is missing

Eva Simon was last seen at 6:51 p.m. Friday, June 12. If you've seen her or…

Kearny Board of Education seeks candidates for open seat

The Kearny Board of Education is seeking candidates to fill a vacant seat on its board…

Alleged hit-and-run driver surrenders

By Kevin Canessa Jr. & Ron Leir  Observer Correspondents  HARRISON –  Harrison police say they have arrested a…

More prison time for N.A. man

A 41-year-old North Arlington man has been sentenced to at least two more years in prison after he was found…

Newark man charged in home burglary

NUTLEY –  Nutley police quickly apprehended a 27-yearold Newark man they said was responsible for several early morning break-ins Saturday.…

Arlington Jewelers is having a spring special [advert]

Click on the headline to see this special enlarged and to find out how you can…

Nutley police find, arrest early morning burglar

NUTLEY — Nutley police quickly apprehended a 27-year-old Newark man they say was responsible for several…

POLICE CHARGE HARRISON HIT-AND-RUN SUSPECT

By Kevin Canessa Jr. and Ron Leir Observer Correspondents HARRISON — Harrison police say they have…

Harrison police release images of suspected vehicle in last weekend’s hit-and-run of 90-year-old woman

If you have any information that could lead to the discovery of the driver of the…

90-year-old Harrison woman thrown nearly 12 feet after hit-and-run

HARRISON — Harrison police are continuing to investigate exactly how a 90-year-old town woman was struck…

2 MORE YEARS BEHIND BARS FOR NA SEX OFFENDER

A 41-year-old North Arlington man has been sentenced to at least two more years behind bars…

Police shoot suspect dead inside Lyndhurst Library: Chief

LYNDHURST — Updated at May 30 at 10:19 a.m. A Township man is dead after a police-involved shooting…

Go-go is no-no for DEA agent

NEW YORK CITY – A Lyndhurst civilian DEA employee is one of two men arrested May 20 in…

Nutley resident to police: I got phone scammed

A Nutley resident told police on May 21 that they received a call from a man who…

Lyndhurst DEA employee lied to government about owning go-go lounge: Prosecutors

NEW YORK CITY — A Lyndhurst civilian DEA employee is one of two men arrested May…

Customer Appreciation Day is June 5 at Schuyler Ave. 7-Eleven

Customer Appreciation Day is June 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 7-Eleven, 897…

Sabor Latin Bistro brings South Beach to the shores of the Hudson

NORTH BERGEN –  If you want all that South Beach Miami has to offer — excellent food, tremendous nightlife,…

ALERT: Schuyler Ave. closed between Noel Drive & Union Ave. in North Arlington

North Arlington police say Schuyler Ave. is closed between Noel Drive and Union Ave. until further…

Belleville’s hidden gem: Me and Tommy’s Restaurant

BELLEVILLE –  Because of its remote location, people told Ernesto Sicari back in October 2011 that his new restaurant,…

You can now sort your Observer news by town

You can now sort your Observer news by town, starting with the April 29 edition. Toward…

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THIS WEEK’S e-EDITION (April 29, 2015)

Pet Valu opens in Lyndhurst

Pet Valu opened its doors Saturday in Lyndhurst. Here are images from the store’s Grand Opening.

Security guard roughed up in KHS melee; 3 boys charged with aggravated assault

KEARNY – The dust is still settling from a brawl that took place last Monday, March…

Car thieves collared in NA after multi-town chase

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – Two Passaic men driving two stolen cars were…

March 24 Harrison school board meeting time changed

A special Board of Education meeting to unveil plans for a new Harrison school will take…

Images from the 2015 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade

All Photos By Karen Zautyk

Feds say Kearny doc sought to torch his offices

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — A Kearny doctor has been indicted in Pennsylvania for…