LETTER — LaClair: enough with the politics of vendetta and grievance

To the Editor: A few weeks ago, (five) members of our Town Council relayed an ugly…

Edith M. Ficeto, mother of Kearny Councilman Jerry Ficeto, dies aged 97

Edith M. Ficeto (nee Cannella) of Toms River died peacefully at home on Aug. 15, 2024,…

COMMENTARY — Once again, that little council stunt last week backfires, just like always

Every January, a calendar of Kearny Town Council meetings gets published. And, as has been tradition…

Paz: Thank you for supporting KPSUE

To the Editor: I am writing on behalf of KNJ PS Uniform Exchange to express our…

Fleischman: Was Kearny Council president attempting to silence Observer editor?

To the Editor: I’m writing concerning the letter to the editor signed by the Kearny Council…

Scott Millar continues Kearny soccer legacy, takes over as Kards head coach

Kearny soccer has been a part of Scott Millar’s life before he was even old enough…

KGC Cheer says Aloha, takes second place at Global Games in Hawaii

Jamie Guedes figured there was nothing to lose this past winter when she filled out the…

Veteran basketball coach Corsetto returns at Kearny Christian

Rich Corsetto will be 78 in November and has been coaching basketball for more than five…

Thistle baseball? Yes, it’s true

In Kearny and the surrounding area, the name “Thistle” elicits memories of soccer greatness dating back…

Kearny’s one and only August meeting canceled for lack of quorum

Kearny’s Town Council only meets once in the summer months, and was supposed to get together…

A rainbow appears in Kearny

ALERT — Kearny’s National Night Out festivities changed to Aug. 13

Because of potential inclement weather tomorrow, the Kearny Police Department will celebrate National Night Out on…

Zach’s Garage donates 48 backpacks, countless school supplies to PBA, uniform exchange

While there are few things in life that are certain, one thing in Kearny is. And…

Kearny Public School Uniform Exchange has plenty to give away, but still needs donations, volunteers

Jenny Paz knew in 2022 she had to do something for the schoolchildren of Kearny. She…

KPSUE receives donated backpacks from Jersey Mike’s with helps of Elks, FMBA, PBA

Jersey Mike’s and the Kearny Elks recently donated 120 new backpacks and 70 combination locks to…

HCPO: Newark man gets 25 years in prison for role in 2017 Kearny home invasion

A Newark man will spend a quarter century behind bars after a judge sentenced him to…

ALERT — 1&9 North ramp to Wittpenn Bridge will close tonight into tomorrow AM

Beginning at 10 p.m., Friday, July 26, until 5 a.m., Saturday, July 27, the Routes 1&9…

OPINION — Wife of Kearny firefighter says it’s time to make things right for Juan Barroso

I feel the need to write about the situation with Juan Barroso. It is important to…

National Night Out festivities in Kearny set

The Kearny Police Department hosts its annual National Night Out festivities Aug. 6, from 6 to…

Now at Michigan, Kearny’s Cardenas earns spot on USA Wrestling U23 World Team

Jacob Cardenas has had plenty of change this summer, most notably a new school and a…

Eckel: Canessa’s tirade & language was out of line and threatening

We are reaching out regarding a disturbing incident that occurred on July 16,2024 at the Regular…

Police: Lyndhurst man arrested after allegedly grabbing 3 women’s bums

A man who was alleged to have grabbed three women by the buttocks has been arrested…

Grace United’s Vacation Bible School upcoming

Grace United Methodist Church hosts Vacation Bible School July 29 to Aug. 2 from 6 to…

Hudson County opens cooling center for the unhoused in South Kearny

A cooling center in South Kearny will remain open through mid-September, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy…

Ferreira: Barroso was the victim of the worst kind of politics

To the Editor: I have been watching the Juan Barroso story unfold, hoping someone in a…

NA’s Caroselli: Kearny needs to step up for Barroso now!

To the Editor: I read, with interest, the article in The Observer dated July 10, 2024,…

2 of 3 teens who stole Jeep arrested in Secaucus; 1 stole police car, joy rode through Kearny

Three teenagers who reportedly stole a Jeep in Jersey City drove it to Secaucus and then…

4th marking period honors announced at Kearny’s Franklin School

Yvonne Cali, principal of Kearny’s Franklin School,  announces the school’s fourth marking period honor students: Presidential…

4th quarter honors announced at Kearny’s Garfield School

Donna Masters, principal of Kearny’s Garfield School, announces the following honor students and citizenship awardees: Grade…

HEY MR. DEEJAY

Steven Aguirre’s family was born in Ecuador and moved the United States. At first, the family…