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KPD hosting drug takeback day
The Kearny Police Department hosts the DEA drug takeback day April 26, from 10 a.m. to…
ALERT — Pulaski skyway will be fully closed this weekend
Beginning at noon, Saturday, April 12 until 4 a.m. Sunday, April 13, the Pulaski Skyway will…
Guy, O’Dea call on state to implement diversion program in Hudson
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and Commissioner Bill O’Dea (District 2) released the following statements calling…
ALERT — Kearny PD closes case on string of stolen catalytic converters
A regional string of catalytic converter thefts spanning four towns has been solved by the Kearny…
Remembering some of the many who lost their lives in War in Vietnam
The fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, marked the end of the Vietnam War. The…
Harrison boys volleyball starts strong, looks to be among best in the state
With three straight wins to open the season, including a straight-sets victory over then No. 6…
Harrison softball looks to compete with young roster
Harrison head softball coach Keith Mair knows the learning curve is significant for a Blue Tide…
Lyndhurst’s new ace Herman starts with consecutive shutouts
For more than 10 months, Tyler Herman knew that he was going to be counted upon…
Auditions for WHATCo’s ‘The Tempest’ upcoming
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company announces open auditions for its Shakespeare production — “The…
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…
Nutley baseball has big expectations with new faces, division
The Nutley baseball team enters the 2025 season with a new division, a massive chip on…
Lyndhurst baseball has a different look, same expectations
They still wear blue and white uniforms when they take the field, but the Lyndhurst baseball…
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 softball sees brighter days ahead with young roster
Diana Auteri knows that the last two years have seen a Lyndhurst softball team, loaded with…