BAGS BANNED

An ordinance that will ban the distribution of single-use plastic bags at most businesses in Kearny…

EDITORIAL — Kearny Council blunders by banning plastic bags

We understand the need for environmental responsibility. In fact, this newspaper encourages it whenever possible. However,…

Two men nabbed with nearly half-ton of pot & because of bail reform, THEY WALKED!

Nearly a half-ton of pot with a street value of $1.5 million was taken off the…

HELP IS COMING

For those who suffer from addiction, every day is a struggle. And for many, it often…

EDITORIAL: Addicts may soon get much-needed help from HCPO

If before now there was any doubt that Hudson County Proesecutor Esther Suarez and state Attorney…

Chalk up another Hudson County title for Kearny girls’ track

The incredible track and field season that the Kearny High School girls’ team is enjoying just…

Kearny’s Souza a quick learner in basketball and life

Nic Souza moved with his family to the United States from his native Brazil four years…

Juniorettes taking West Hudson by storm

Last week, we brought you the story about how the Arlington Juniorettes were spearheading a project…

Priest with ties to Kearny, Lyndhurst, placed on leave

A Roman Catholic priest who once served at the parishes of St. Stephen’s, Kearny, and Sacred…

Kearny wrestlers muddle through some tough times

Tony Carratura Jr. really had high hopes and deep aspirations for his Kearny High School wrestling…

Stuyvesant Ave. fire claims life of family dog

A fast-moving fire destroyed the second- and third-floors of 123 Stuyvesant Ave., Kearny, on Tuesday, Jan.…

THE 4 CHAPLAINS: Army Chaplain will preside at annual Father Washington Mass Feb. 2 at St. Stephen’s

KEARNY — When the Parish Community of St. Stephen’s gets together Feb. 2 at noon for…

Kearny’s girls win Hudson County Relays title for first time ever

The Hudson County Track Coaches Association Relays championships were held last week at the Jersey City…

The top news stories of 2019

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Observer Sports 2019: Year of the Golden Bear — Lyndhurst state title run earns top spot in Top 10 Sports Stories

It’s safe to say that the final year of the decade was extremely memorable in local…