When Marcello Borges was just a student at Franklin School in Kearny, he would join his…
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What the smell is that odor in Kearny?
Kearny’s elected officials are looking to their state counterparts to raise a stink about noxious odors…
Kearny wrestlers rely on powerful lightweight brigade
A full year has passed since Tony Carratura Jr. took over the coaching reins of the…
Kearny’s Myers becomes a shot blocking machine
A year ago, Robert Myers was devastated by the news that he was declared academically ineligible…
The Top 10 stories of 2018 on theobserver.com
While The Observer continues to be one of the most read printed weekly newspapers in New…
West Hudson mourns loss of Msgr. Francis R. Seymour
The Rev. Msgr. Francis R. Seymour, in residence at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny, for the last…
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’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…