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Category: Alerts
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BREAKING: Ambulance involved in crash in Lyndhurst
LYNDHURST — An ambulance was involved in a crash earlier today on Ridge Road, according to…
Harrison police seek suspects in two armed robberies
HARRISON – Police are seeking suspects in two armed robberies that happened a little more than…
The Observer: 127 years of news coverage
By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent For over 127 years, The Observer has been the leading resource for…
Former Observer correspondent Jeff Bahr dies in motorcycle crash
Former Observer correspondent Jeff Bahr, 56, died April 10 as a result of a motorcycle crash…
Nutley girl missing since March 17; have you seen her?
A 16-year-old Nutley girl was reported missing on March 17, and Nutley police are still investigating…
Nutley police need help finding missing girl, 17
Nutley Police are investigating the disappearance of 17-year-old Judith Hicswa. She was last seen Monday, Feb.…
UPDATE: Missing Nutley teen found safely
A teenage girl from Nutley who was reported missing since Feb. 11 is back home, Nutley…
Remembering Ray McDonough: A reflection from former Observer Editor Kevin Canessa Jr.
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Former Observer Editor I first met Raymond J. McDonough in January 1992.…
Harrison Mayor Ray McDonough dead at 65 (updated at 2 p.m. Thursday)
HARRISON — Longtime Harrison Mayor Raymond McDonough, 65, collapsed at Town Hall and died of an…
BCPO arrests 3 more in connection to bar melee
Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli announced today the charging of three additional individuals in connection with…
The Observer now available for mobiles, tablets powered by Android
If you own an Android-powered mobile phone or tablet, we’ve got good news for you —…
Hydrants will be tested Jan. 13 in North Arlington
The Passaic Valley Water Commission and borough fire department volunteers will be testing fire hydrants in…
Red Bulls’ GM to address Harrison business network Nov. 20
HARRISON — Special guest Jerome de Bontin, general manager of the Red Bulls, will address the…
Election results will be posted on our Facebook page tonight around 9
There are numerous local elections today — and we’ll be posting results on our Facebook page.…
Belleville, State police looking for missing 12-year-old boy
The Belleville Police Department and the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit are seeking the…
KHS’ Project Graduation Committee has lots planned, seeks volunteers for fundraisers
Kearny High School’s Project Graduation committee is already working on fundraising for next year’s drug- and…
Nutley police warn of scammers posing as utility workers
Township residents are cautioned that two suspects are posing as utility company employees asking to look…
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.…
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.…
BREAKING: Jury finds Nutley’s Bergrin guilty on 23 charges
Report By The Observer Staff NEWARK — A former prominent Nutley attorney has been found…
BREAKING: Major fire in Harrison
HARRISON — Updated at 4:30 p.m. A six-alarm fire is still giving firefighters trouble on Frank…
Fire forces residents from Warren Street homes in Harrison
By Ron Leir Observer correspondent HARRISON — Residents from five attached buildings on Warren Street in…
BREAKING: Major fire in Harrison
We’re gathering the details of a major fire on Warren Street in Harrison this evening. In…
BREAKING: Pennsylvania man arrested, charged with murdering Alishia Colon
A 41-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested and is being held on $10 million cash-only bail…
BREAKING: 16-year-old Kearny girl shot, killed on Belgrove Drive Thursday night
KEARNY — A 16-year-old Kearny High School student was shot in the head and died…