Cardenas wins state and national wrestling titles, Kearny-Harrison soccer battles top Observer Top 10 Sports Stories for 2018

There were a ton of newsworthy stories that captured the attention of The Observer readers for…

KPD: Couple ‘carjacked’

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KPD’s presentation to senior citizens about scams (in pictures & video)

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Lengthy Kearny PD investigation leads to take down of massive cargo-theft network: Chief

A 1 ½-year investigation, commenced by the Kearny Police Department’s Detective Bureau under lead Det. John…

Newark man, using borrowed car on suspended license, surrenders over hit-and-run case: KPD

The man who turned himself in to the Kearny Police Department last week as the driver…

Kearny’s favorite native son Raftery earns NJSIAA Hall of Fame

PRINCETON — Long before Bill Raftery became a nationally recognized and respected Emmy-award winning sports announcer,…

Kearny girls’ hoops squad tries to rebuild

The Kearny High School girls’ basketball program enjoyed a sensational season a year ago, winning a…

DEVELOPING NEWS: Newark man charged in Nov. 30 hit-and-run in Kearny: KPD

The man who turned himself in to the Kearny Police Department last night as the driver…

Mullins returns to coach Kearny boys’ hoops

When Bill Mullins stepped away from coaching the boys’ basketball program at Harrison High School at…

VETERANS HONORED

At 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918 — the 11th hour of the 11th day of…

PATH TO THE FUTURE: New transport hub dedicated to memory of late former Harrison Mayor Ray McDonough

HARRISON — It began seven years ago with much ballyhoo, lurched off-track a bit and has…

Pronti, GOP sweep in N.A.; Eckel cruises in Kearny

Councilman Dan Pronti is North Arlington’s Mayor-Elect. The sitting Republican councilman beat sitting Democrat Councilman Mark…

AN AMAZING ‘TWIST’ OF FATE

When Michelle Lynn Kelly was growing up in Kearny, she began trying to solve a mystery —…

Kearny girls’ soccer wins 10th straight Hudson County title

Can you say the word dynasty? Well, that’s exactly what the Kearny High School girls’ soccer…

Robert Osborn: A man’s journey to Hurricane Florence

Kearny Fire Department Deputy Chief Robert Osborn is easily one the most popular guys to ever…