Belleville re-partners with sister city, Forino, Italy

Ciao, Forino! Belleville and the Italian town of 5,376 residents about 500 miles south of Rome…

US Attorney: Local man admits to distributing child sex abuse images

An Essex County man admitted to using a Web-based application to distribute multiple images and videos…

OBSERVER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Lyndhurst’s McCormick incredibly sets new standards

This might be the most remarkable Athlete of the Week feature written here over the last…

Guarino gets Super visit from Belleville’s Bengal on her 93rd birthday

In Memoriam: Nutley’s Gerard ‘Jerry’ Tolve — 1962-2022

Eight months ago, we brought you the story of Nutley’s Gerard “Jerry” Tolve, a well-known singer…

Belleville raises flag to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Councilman Thomas Graziano, Mayor Michael Melham, Rev. Dwayne McCain of the Little Zion Church, Darryl Jeffries…

Devils’ legend Ken Daneyko visits Clara Maass for dedication

Belleville Deputy Mayor De Peña kicks off ‘Hope to Courage’ initiative, but what’s it all about?

Whether in her role as Belleville Deputy Mayor, a small business owner, an ordained minister or…

Thousands of children enjoy camels and candy at Belleville’s Three Kings event

The little girl with the pink hat who was peeking out the sun roof of her…

Belleville Legions donate toys to Camp Polite

The Post also sponsors a Toys-for Tots collection annually

Melham won’t seek Congressional seat, will focus fully on Belleville re-election campaign

Though he says he is humbled to have been considered a possible nominee to replace the…

Belleville boys: Questions abound after COVID shutdown

It’s safe to say that it’s the most disruptive season already in the long and storied…

First baby of 2022 born at Clara Maass

Belleville Historical Society setting wreaths Saturday for Wreaths Across America

This Saturday is Wreaths Across America Day, and at noon at St. Peters Church in Belleville,…

Melham leads tour of dignitaries in areas flooded by Third River

Mayor Michael Melham recently led a contingent of officials that included state Sen. Teresa Ruiz and…

Belleville man admits to possessing kilo-plus of fentanyl, US Att’y says

An Essex County man and a Hudson County man admitted possessing with intent to distribute over…

Melham says he’s seeking second term as Belleville mayor in May

Election set for May.

Belleville honors noted family with street naming

Belleville has placed a “ceremonial topper” on Mitchell Street in honor of the Nicolette family, who…

Belleville street renamed for Newark cop — a township resident — killed in 2011

He gave his life serving his community — and now Newark Det. Michael Morgan, a native…

Belleville Historical Society sponsors Wreaths Across America next month

The Belleville Historical Society sponsors Wreaths Across America Day Saturday, Dec. 18. The society will join…

Nutley PD: In Wednesday morning Park Avenue incident, no shots were fired

Watch video for full details

Telemed visits to the ER? Yes, via Clara

Telemedicine surely became popular during the pandemic, but now, Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville is…

Belleville Legion retires 500 American flags in special burning ceremony

American Legion Post 105 hosted a Flag Retirement Ceremony of more than 500 flags at the…

Belleville American Legion donates $1,800 to American Cancer Society

Following a raffle and donation table at its annual picnic, American Legion Post 105 and Sons…

EDITORIAL — Jacho must resign from Belleville Board of Education forthwith

The audio and video don’t lie. Erika Jacho, the Belleville School Board trustee, who was charged…

Belleville Jr. Bucs fare well at Hackettstown competition

The Belleville Jr. Bucs cheerleaders competed in its first competition of the season Sunday, Nov. 7,…

Belleville school trustee Jacho lies on stand, is found guilty of 2020 drunken-driving charge at trial

VERONA — Belleville School Board Trustee Erika Jacho was found guilty of drunken-driving among other offenses…

Super Bowl champs support Clara

Two-time Giants Super Bowl champion David Diehl served as Honorary Chairman of Clara Maass Medical Center’s…

5K will honor Belleville’s veterans

  Registration is open for the Annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk, an event dedicated to the…

Belleville man, 60, sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually assaulting child: ECPO

A 60-year-old Essex County man was sentenced to 35 years in state prison after a jury…