The Archdiocese of Newark has announced the consolidation of its school community and the closure of…
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To all victims of domestic abuse, know there are people out there READY TO HELP NOW
The Coronavirus has brought us so many unexpected challenges. Whether it’s being in isolation for long…
In Op-Ed penned to The Observer, Archdiocese of Newark announces major changes to cemetery access
By Andrew P. Schafer Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark At Catholic…
Obituaries for 6 May 2020
Elzbieta H. Wolosz Elzbieta H. Wolosz died April 29, 2020. She was 74. Born in Krakaw, Poland,…
Long-time friends from NA enjoy same career path in education — Edwards, Sprague both serve as grade-school principals
Their enduring friendship was first reported in the pages of The Observer in the May 12,…
Lyndhurst’s Gress earns place with Team USA girls’ soccer squad
A lot of kids aspire to reach the highest rung on the sports ladder, but only…
EDITORIAL: Nutley’s May 12 election will be telling as first conducted by mail-in only ballots
When May 12 rolls around, it is going to be exciting. It’s going to be worrisome.…
Obituaries for 29 April 2020
Nancy Blair Nancy Blair (Wang Jian-Hua), 73, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Mrs. Blair was born…
Kearny softball: Looking to improve with influx of freshmen
The Kearny High School softball squad suffered through an uncharacteristic season in 2019, posting a 9-15…
Blue Tide softball: No question, improvement on tap
Chris Innis is entering his third season as the head softball coach at Harrison High School…
Major new rules applied to funerals, funeral homes, following recent executive order
State Executive Order No. 20-010 was put into effect Wednesday, and it will make life for…
UNPRECEDENTED NEEDS
If ever there were a human being who understands the needs of the special-needs community, it’s…
Hulse puts finger on pandemic pulse — Kearny native, St. Mary’s coach thrust into bigger role as hospital security guard
Dennis Hulse was really looking forward to the 2020 high school baseball season. Hulse, the Kearny…
EDITORIAL: Please pay attention to the cyclists on the road
In our new world, taking a bike ride is what one might now consider a luxury.…