H20 NO! Polito Ave., Lyndhurst, experiences significant floods

A significant flood caused by heavy rain and construction work kept Polito Avenue from Rutherford Avenue…

SCHOOL WITH A VIEW

Eighty-five years after the Township of Lyndhurst built its last school, the new Lyndhurst Middle School,…

THE JOY OF MARRIAGE RETURNS

It’s not easy getting married during a worldwide pandemic, but couples are rising to the challenge.…

High-speed chase from NA to Lyndhurst ends in crash: LPD

A high-speed chase that began with the North Arlington Police Department following a vehicle at nearly…

Lyndhurst woman 1 of 2 charged in $1M embezzlement scheme, U.S. Attorney says

A Lyndhurst woman was one of two New Jersey residents who were charged for their participation…

A look at the most-read sports stories on theobserver.com

Jim Hague earns his money each summer when high school sports come to a close —…

MEET MS. METS

There are certain dates, in the life of a Mets fan, that ring out. They’re memorable…

Lyndhurst’s Partyla named Observer Athlete of Year; All-State RB becomes fourth Golden Bear to receive honor

Four years ago, Piotr Partyla had to make a brutally tough decision – one that was…

Top 10 stories of the first half of 2020

To say the first six months of 2020 have been trying would be a gross understatement.…

Lyndhurst, Nutley get ready for Last Dance World Series

When local high school baseball teams were preparing for the 2020 season to begin back in…

Hail to the top scholar/athletes in the area — Five locals earn award from NJSIAA for academic, athletic excellence

Every year, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association holds a special luncheon to honor all…

Former Observer Athlete of the Year Pezzolla reflects on year at Monmouth

It was shaping up to be the best year of Giulia Pezzolla’s young life. Honored last…

Passaic County man, wanted for alleged attempted homicide, taken into custody by Lyndhurst PD: Auteri

A Passaic County man wanted by authorities in Smyth County, Virginia, for an alleged attempted homicide…

Off-duty firefighter, also a police lieutenant, saves woman, cat, from blaze

The quick thinking of an off-duty volunteer Lyndhurst firefighter, who also happens to be a police…

OUT FOR BLOOD

There’s a huge need for blood. And it’s been very hard to get donations since all…