Call him Zach … Belleville transgender athlete a trailblazer for others

Zach Perez just knew from an early age that he just wasn’t right with the gender…

THE NOT-SO-HAPPY LITTLE PAINTING

Belleville Mayor Michael Melham says a recent controversy about his possession of a classic painting is…

BETTERING BELLEVILLE

FOR DECADES, previous town leaders have been unable in repeated attempts to lure investors to a…

VIDEO: Dashcam footage of alleged drunken-driving arrest of Belleville School Board Trustee Erika Jacho

The Observer has obtained police dashcam video footage of the Oct. 21, 2020, reported drunken-driving arrest…

Belleville man arrested on child-porn charges, U.S. Attorney says

A Belleville man was arrested Sept. 24 on charges that he allegedly possessed images of child…

Do you know this man? Essex County prosecutor needs help identifying him

Authorities in Essex County are attempting to locate the next of kin of a man whose…

Belleville man charged in connection with pill-making operation involving fentanyl, BCPO says

A Belleville man was among a slew of Jersey residents arrested and charged in connection with…

James Messina, former Belleville Mayor, dies aged 72

BELLEVILLE — James “Jim”  Messina, the former Mayor of Belleville, has died. He was 72. Mr.…

Belleville Historical Society hosting social in honor of Civil War Drummer Boy

The Belleville Historical Society will be putting the spotlight on a unique role model for today’s…

Man who was charged with Nutley assaults also charged in Belleville, police say

The same man arrested and charged in Nutley on a slew of assault charges following a…

Hail to the top scholar/athletes in the area — Five locals earn award from NJSIAA for academic, athletic excellence

Every year, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association holds a special luncheon to honor all…

Belleville’s Cuzzi set to return to call MLB games, but ready for what?

By all accounts, Phil Cuzzi had the best year of his career as an umpire in…

Free COVID testing available for Belleville residents June 8

BELLEVILLE — Township residents may get free COVID-19 testing Monday, June 8, at Belleville High School,…

OUT FOR BLOOD

There’s a huge need for blood. And it’s been very hard to get donations since all…

The Observer’s Q&A with Clara Maass’s Chief Medical Officer

Q&A with Dr. Naveen Ballem, chief medical officer of Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville. The Observer…