UPDATE: Eva Simon, 14, of Nutley found safely

NUTLEY — The Nutley Police Department says 14-year-old Eva Simon has been found safely and unharmed.…

‘Joshua’s Day’ is June 25 in North Arlington; proceeds from fundraiser will benefit 6-year-old’s medical costs

The North Arlington Woman’s Club is proclaiming Wednesday, June 25 to be “Joshua’s Day.” In March…

Block Watch, Helping Hands meeting in Belleville is Thursday night at 7 at Senior Center

BELLEVILLE — The Belleville Police Department and Mayor Ray Kimble invite the public to a “Block…

Slideshow: May 28 Harrison Fire

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…