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Matos earns gold in Taiwan
Cristian Matos returns to Belleville with a gold medal around his neck. Playing for Team USA,…
Kearny Rangers 16U win 2022 USABL title
The Kearny Rangers 16U squad won the USABL Northeast Division defeating the New Milford Knights by…
Boil-water advisory in effect in Belleville following major water main break, mayor says
A major water main break is ongoing at Branch Brook Park on the Belleville – Newark…
Thistle baseball? No, you’re not misreading that
When anyone from Kearny or West Hudson for that matter hears the word “thistle,” two things…
Harrison swears-in 5 firefighters, 4 captains
Five rookies were sworn in as new firefighters and four veteran fire officers were made permanent…
Kearny in mourning over loss of long-time Board of Education trustee
The Town of Kearny is mourning the unexpected and sudden death of one of its most…
Nutley VFW, other posts, taking part in major essay contests for middle and high schoolers
The Nutley VFW — along with posts throughout the country — sponsor two essay contests that…
Lane and shoulder closures upcoming on Rt. 21
Get ready for some traffic nightmares on Route 21. The New Jersey Department of Transportation has…
KPD: Leon-Leon arrested arrested for crashing his car into several parked cars cars
On July 23 at 4:27 a.m., Officer Jose Castillo was dispatched to a car crash at…
WHATCo’s Rock of Ages set for Aug. 20
The West Hudson Arts and Theater Company’s outdoor summer schedule continues with a “Rock of Ages”…
Coverage of crime not in our towns
Dear Readers: You may have noticed, the last few days, a few posts on TheObserver.com about…
Sights from the Kearny Junior Police Academy
The Kearny Junior Police Academy is underway this week at Lincoln School and Sgt. Adriano Marques…
ECPO: Irvington man shot dead in Newark
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and Newark police are investigating the shooting death of an Irvington…
ECPO: Man, 34, shot dead on Newark’s South 20th Street
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and Newark Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting of a…