Belleville football set to grow from last year’s growing pains

With several underclassmen thrown into the starting lineup for the first time, Belleville’s 2022 season featured…

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.…

Belleville Historical Society restores Bloomfield cemetery monument

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…

Belleville girl wins ages 6-10 fishing derby

 

Belleville youngster wins gARTbage Contest

 

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…