With several underclassmen thrown into the starting lineup for the first time, Belleville’s 2022 season featured…
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4 kids who stole 2 cars, attempted home break-ins and several other crimes in 2 towns sprung in Belleville before KPD could charge them: Police
Four teenagers who reportedly stole two cars, tried to break into a few Kearny homes, then…
Belleville looking toward ‘biggest’ National Night Out ever
The Belleville Police Department, Mayor Michael Melham and the Township Council are planning a night of…
Lyndhurst Girls Basketball Summer League returns with heavy local flavor
Opportunities for local girls basketball players aren’t as plentiful as they are for their male counterparts.…
Melham & Co. have a huge summer planned for Belleville
A summer that is full of free family-friendly fun will begin with a bang in town.…
Belleville calls on state officials to allow police to pursue ATVs, motorbike riders
The Belleville Mayor and Council are calling on state officials to relax directives that prohibit members…
1 under arrest, 2 sought in Nutley attempted burglary: police
One person is in custody but other suspects are still being sought by the Nutley Police…
Belleville Historical Society celebrates Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the day, June 19, 1865, when Union Army Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston,…
Belleville football trio gets to end HS career at home in Robeson Classic
After a trying senior season in which they went just 1-9, all Belleville’s Melrich Almonte, Angelo…
Bellville’s member is NJ SAL’s Son of the Year
The American Legion Post 105 Family — made up of the American Legion’s veterans, the Sons…
This weekend, the Wittpenn Bridge will be …
The Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed much of this weekend.…
Street will be named for late Belleville mayor June 11
Lloyd Place and Union Avenue will be renamed in honor of the late Belleville Mayor Ray…
GUEST COMMENTARY — Melham says Murphy, Legislature must restore energy tax receipts to lower local tax burden
To the Editor: As the state Legislature and governor move to adopt a new state budget…
Later this week, Belleville will be home to 2 new pickleball courts
One of the nation’s fastest-growing sports is coming to Belleville. The public is invited to attend…
Two neighboring towns cite Belleville Historical Society for its stone restoration work
The work of the Belleville Historical Society in restoring military monuments and the military gravestones of…
NYSP: Belleville man dies from injuries sustained in jet ski collision
A 48-year-old Belleville man died May 27 as the result of the crash of two jet…
Perrone, Belleville Historical Society complete restoration work on Kearny’s WWII monument
The Belleville Historical recently finished restoring the Kearny World War II bronze plaque … with the…
Belleville girl wins Essex Fishing Derby
Sofia Guevara of Belleville caught the most fish in the girls’ ages 6-10 category at the…
May 14 marks beginning of National Police Week — we remember all who lost their lives in the line of duty
Sunday, May 14, marks the beginning of National Police Week. We at The Observer take this…
Melham, Belleville accept nearly $70K grant for continued Green initiatives
The Township of Belleville was awarded $68,947 in Clean Communities grants from the state Department of…
Even in defeat, Belleville boys volleyball proves they can compete
Members of the Belleville boys volleyball team were understandably frustrated by a week which the Buccaneers…
Belleville bike ride set for next month
One of Belleville’s more popular annual events is on the horizon — and it’s one parents…
Outstanding Catholic school (soon-to-be) graduates commended
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office of Catholic Schools presented its annual Outstanding Catholic School Graduates award…
AOTW: By getting everyone involved, Palmares, Belleville is thriving
With the way Jonriz Palmares spreads the ball around to all of his teammates and runs…
Young Belleville baseball team extends winning streak to seven
A year ago, Belleville had a veteran, senior-heavy squad, resulting in a large group of talented…
Athlete of the Week — The hits keep coming for Belleville’s Ayden Carrero
At 5-foot-9 and 130 pounds, Ayden Carrero knows that power hitting is not currently a part…
On baseball Opening Day, Belleville dedicates upgraded track while honoring late athletic legend
For residents of Belleville, Saturday morning, April 15, was a time to celebrate the young athletes…