Nutley PD nab 2 who got extra greedy in ‘Grandma I need bail money’ scam

Police in Nutley caught two people who pulled a “grandma I need bail money scam,” initially…

Nutley reschedules Independence Day fireworks … on Sept. 10

When the Township of Nutley realized it couldn’t pull of fireworks on or around July 4,…

EDITORIAL — Nutley must cancel fireworks planned for Sept. 10, 2021

For those of us old enough to be able to say we remember Sept. 11, 2001,…

Nutley East wins District 8 championship, moves on to the Section 2 semifinals

Editor’s note: Story updated July 21, 2021 at 12:30 p.m., to correct the spelling of Anthony…

MINOR MIRACLE — WIFE NEEDS KIDNEY, HUSBAND’S A PERFECT MATCH

When Erica Martone, of Kearny, met Steve Rocha, also of Kearny, she was up front with…

Nutley singer remains optimistic while facing an impossible future with ALS

A week ago, he was signing the “Star Spangled Banner” at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.…

In local girls’ soccer, it takes two — Schivel, Echevarria twins lead Kearny, Nutley to fine seasons

As the first-year head coach of the Kearny High School girls’ soccer team, Mike Sylvia was…

Nutley PD recovers $20K scammed from woman

Most of the time when we report stories about residents being scammed, the ending is not…

Nutley police confirm juvenile was stabbed Oct. 19

Social media reports of a juvenile having been stabbed here were confirmed Oct. 21 by the…

Man, 74, dies in Myrtle Avenue fire in Nutley

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Nutley Police Chief Thomas J. Strumolo announced…

Nutley’s Steck uncertain about future in soccer

It’s almost astounding to think that Zoe Steck is about to enter her senior year at…

The pandemic rarity: Nutley soccer camp

NUTLEY – Back in 1970, there was a popular movie starring film legends Elizabeth Taylor as…

Nutley grid coach DiGregorio all set to return; After battling pancreatic cancer, veteran mentor gets clearance

This is a story of strength, a tale of determination, a saga that generally doesn’t have…

Man who was charged with Nutley assaults also charged in Belleville, police say

The same man arrested and charged in Nutley on a slew of assault charges following a…

East Orange man arrested, charged after assaulting 4 women in Nutley: PD

A 22-year-old East Orange man is behind bars after he reportedly committed a spree of assaults…

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…

Nutley’s Harbison working with QB guru to improve his skills

Matt Harbison doesn’t need to be a fortune teller, a few tea leaves. a tarot card…

Belleville’s Cuzzi set to return to call MLB games, but ready for what?

By all accounts, Phil Cuzzi had the best year of his career as an umpire in…

‘Last Dance’ baseball tourney gives locals hope of playing

Could it be actually possible? Could we see some semblance of high school baseball beginning in…

OUT FOR BLOOD

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

STATE V. HIGHER ED?

In the weeks leading up to now, we’ve seen on TV and even on the pages…

Archdiocese of Newark will close 10 schools at academic year’s end; pandemic not a major factor in decision, officials say

The Archdiocese of Newark has announced the consolidation of its school community and the closure of…

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

For this story, you’re going to need to do a short meditation.

Nutley authorities: DeMuro Park Track may be closed if social-distancing guidelines aren’t followed

From the Nutley Board of Commissioners: Efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 have included the…

Belleville, Nutley COVID-19 death count rises

The two Essex County towns The Observer covers continue to see astonishing COVID-19 related numbers. As…

Nutley, Belleville, see increase in COVID-19 fatalities

Nutley and Belleville both saw an increase in COVID-19-related fatalities overnight, according to reports from the…

PLEASE DON’T LITTER!

While the nation and the world continue to deal with the Coronavirus, one smaller yet important…

Essex County COVID-19 cases see big jump overnight, spokesman says

Reported cases of COVID-19 continue to jump in Essex County, according to official numbers released by…

Nutley reports 4th COVID-19 fatality, third most in Essex County

The Nutley Board of Commissioners have reported the death of a fourth township resident who had…