Category: Alerts
Here’s where you’ll find breaking news stories, video, photos and audio. Check back here often — this portion of the Web site will be updated numerous times a day and as warranted.
ALERT: Schuyler Avenue closed southbound at Park Avenue in NA for gas leak
NORTH ARLINGTON — Schuyler Avenue is closed southbound at Park Avenue in North Arlington because of…
Video shows overturned ambulance in Lyndhurst
Many thanks to Steven Greco for allowing us to use his video. We’re grateful.
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…