Lyndhurst PD: Man who fell asleep in parked car had meth on him

Never fall asleep in a vehicle if you’ve got drugs on you. On Wednesday, April 2,…

In very quick time, Kearny police apprehend suspect they say robbed man of jewelry

If you’re going to rob people in Kearny — never a good idea, really — you’re…

Upcoming events

Several Belleville events upcoming Special events are popping up all across Belleville this spring. The public…

KHS hosting first-ever Food Wars

The heat is on as Kearny High School presents its first Culinary Arts Food Wars Competition…

Grilo hosts Nature Day

The Borough of East Newark hosted what it is calling an incredible Nature Day recently and…

Registration for Kearny yard sale open

Registration is open for Kearny residents who plan to participate in the annual KUEZ Kearny Town-Wide…

Several promoted to new ranks at Kearny PD

Several officers were promoted to higher ranks in the Kearny Police Department in swearing-in ceremonies at…

Kearny experimenting with permit parking on several Second Ward blocks

An ordinance that will, for at least six months, establish permit parking on several Second Ward…

Obituaries for April 2, 2025

Shawndi Renaux Shawndi Renaux, an 18½ year resident of North Arlington, died Feb. 17, 2025. She…

North Arlington softball looks to build off last year’s experience

A year ago, the North Arlington softball team had to rely on a large group of…

Ho promoted to captain at Kearny Fire Department

Jeremy Ho was promoted captain of the Kearny Fire Department at the March 25 meeting of…

LPD: License plate readers help police nab suspected car thief

We’ve often reminded resident and readers alike — cameras are everywhere in Lyndhurst, at very entranceway…

WMS student places third in county poster contest

Harrison’s Washington Middle School eighth-grader Jaimy Jimenez placed third in the middle school division in the…

Lyndhurst PD: Man acting nervously after pullover had coke on him

The Lyndhurst Police Department has arrested and charged Juan Martinez, 48, of Lyndhurst with drug possession…

Retired Nutley police lieutenant and Commissioner Steve Rogers making huge impact with AUSN

Readers of The Observer are very familiar with the name Lieutenant Commander Steven L. Rogers. He…

Netflix show ‘Adolescence’ exposes concept of ‘Incel’ bullying

It’s not often a TV show leads me to writing a column, but after seeing the…

Obituaries for March 26, 2025

Nilda Anonuevo Bontigao Nilda Anonuevo Bontigao died March 23, 2025. She was 76. Visiting was at…

Lyndhurst PD: Man arrested following domestic incident then confrontation with police

A man who was involved in a domestic dispute in East Rutherford and who then came…

Harrison HS Drama Club performing ‘Bubble Boy’ next month

The Harrison High School Drama Club presents “Bubble Boy,” April 10, 11 and 12, a musical…

KHS REACH club donates $900 to school affected by Calif. wildfires

One Kearny club is doing its part to help those affected by the horrible wildfires that…

HCPO: Inmate found dead in county jail in South Kearny

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Hudson County…

Kearny PD: Man who stole package caught on Ring camera

On March 15, 2025, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Kearny police officers responded to a report of…

Belleville Historical Society will mark Vietnam War Veterans Day later in March

The Belleville Historical Society observes Vietnam War Veterans Day Saturday, March 29, at noon in the…

Sights from the 2025 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Our community is great because of the likes of Mark Wiggins

Some years, it’s brutally cold. Sometimes, it’s downright wet. But the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade…

Obituaries for March 19, 2025

Raymond J. Skinner Raymond J. Skinner of Kearny died March 13, 2025. He was 80. Visiting…

North Arlington baseball seeks turnaround with young core

With just four seniors on the roster, North Arlington is, by all accounts, a young team…

HCPO: Jersey City woman involved in Kearny crash behind bars with new charges

A Jersey City woman who authorities say was involved in a serious motor-vehicle crash Nov. 15…

Cardinal imposes ashes in two liturgies

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, marked the beginning of Lent by distributing ashes…

ECPO: Woman charged in connection to death of daughter, 6

A 26-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the death of her 6-year-old daughter March…