Routes 1&9 Truck northbound closed and detoured this weekend for bridge repairs in Kearny

The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced Routes 1&9 Truck northbound will be closed and detoured…

America, meet Nutley’s Doug Edert, leading Saint Peter’s to Sweet 16

Nutley's Edert leading the way for Peacocks, now in the Sweet 16.

KPD: Gennadii Meschcheriakov wouldn’t move his truck, & hit man with mallet, so we arrested him

A look at some of the last week's crimes in Kearny ...

McCurrie says she won’t seek new term in 2022

As breaking news stories go in Kearny, this is about as big as they come in…

Registration open for Kearny’s annual town-wide yard sale

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

BELLEVILLE BUNCH

The Secretary of the Smithsonian's long life journey began in 1952 in Belleville.

Harrison PD participating in Udrive Utext Upay

Law enforcement officers from the area, including the Harrison Police Department, will be cracking down on…

KHS Project Graduation Committee getting quite colorful for community-wide fundraiser

Kearny High School’s Project Graduation committee is trying something new for its town-wide fundraiser this year…

WHATCo’s ‘Almost, Maine,’ will feature several well-known local couples

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (WHATCo) presents “Almost, Maine,” a play by John Cariani, Friday,…

Belleville cited as ‘Healthy Town to Watch’

Belleville has been recognized for its commitment to creating a healthier place to live through initiatives…

Nutley PD: Substitute teacher arrested after allegedly exposing genitals

A 58-year-old township man who served as a substitute teacher in the Nutley School District has…

KPD: Teens involved in bloody fight near Dunkin, several arrested

On March 10 at 3:46 p.m., Officers Jason Rodrigues, John Donovan, Det. Kyle Plaugic and Sgt.…

2 arrested after trying to break into car, both released immediately thereafter: Lyndhurst PD

Two men who attempted to break into a high-end vehicle in Lyndhurst Wednesday, March 16, and…

Nutley Jaycees announce 2022 Distinguished Service Award winners

The Nutley Jaycees have announced its annual Distinguished Service Award winners for 2022 with honorees being…

Toodleloo, friends, for now

After 20+ years at The Observer, Jim Hague says farewell.