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STUNNER: DOLAGHAN RESIGNS/RETIRES FROM HARRISON COUNCIL
In a case of the wow, where’d that come from, longtime Harrison Fourth Ward Councilman Michael…
Kearny’s tree lighting & holiday festival upcoming
‘Tis once again the season to celebrate at the annual Kearny Tree Lighting Festival Thursday, Dec.…
NAPD: Two blokes suspected of shoplifting had warrants, drugs on them
For two local men who were believed to be shoplifting at a North Arlington dollar store,…
Harrison HS boys soccer team advances to state final Sunday after PK win
HARRISON — For the first time in a decade, the Harrison boys soccer team is back…
HCPO opens state-of-the-art DNA lab
Life for forensic scientists has just gotten exponentially better in Hudson County. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s…
REMEMBERING ‘THE REV’
The Rev. Frank Benson was, for many years, the chaplain to the Kearny Police Department. He…
The election of 2025 in Kearny could be like something not seen here in decades
With the election of 2024 over, it is already time to turn to the next one…
GROUP CHAMPIONS!
As coaches with the Harrison boys soccer program for more than two decades, head coach Mike…
Lyndhurst volleyball completes dream season with first sectional title since 1990
For months now, Steve Vahalla has sensed that this year’s Lyndhurst girls volleyball team was going…
Harrison’s Barrera delivers in the clutch, hits milestone
As he entered his senior year, Harrison’s Frank Barrera had a goal in mind for this…
HCPO: Pa. man seriously injured in Kearny crash; other driver allegedly drunk
The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Kearny Police Department are investigating a motor…
Man who fell asleep at wheel at DeJessa bridge was on heroin, had 50+ wax folds of it: LPD
A man who fell asleep at the wheel of his car was not just under the…
Happy hour fundraiser at Cantina da Serra will benefit Pantry
Several members of the Kearny Town council are sponsoring a happy hour fundraiser in support of…
Lyndhurst Library hosting ‘guest’ collections of personal memorabilia — starting with Pez dispensers
The Lyndhurst Library recently began a program called “Community Collectibles,” where residents are able to temporarily…
Cardinal Tobin honors law enforcement at annual Blue Mass
The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New…
Honoring Harrison’s Veteran of the Year
Harrison Firefighter Cristina Sanchez, right, is Harrison’s 2024 Veteran of the Year. With her last…
Honoring Kearny’s Veteran of the Year
Hudson County recognized Veterans of the Year in each municipality and Kearny’s is Thomas Veith, third…
Santa’s annual note to the children of the world
T’was the month of December, but before Christmas Day. Santa was busy getting ready his sleigh.…
Red hot Kearny, Harrison boys soccer advance to the sectional semifinals
The NJSIAA boys soccer state tournament got underway last week and through the first two rounds…
Lyndhurst girls volleyball aims to make history in Tuesday’s final
The Lyndhurst girls volleyball team has been building up to this moment for the past four…
Big things ahead for Kearny girls tennis
The preseason for the next high school girls tennis season might not start for another nine…
The Observer mourns the loss of our friend, Wilbert J. Branwell, father of Dr. John P. Branwell, who died today aged 82
Wilbert J. Branwell Wilbert J. Branwell died Nov. 11, 2024. He was 82. Visiting will be…
Jablonski accepts new judgeship in appellate division; new Hudson assignment judge appointed
Hudson County Assignment Judge Jeffrey Jablonski has a new role in the state’s appellate division and…
Esteves holds off strong showing from Santos in Kearny’s Third Ward Council race; NAGOP incumbents cruise
Democrat Fred Esteves defeated Republican Jorge D. Santos Nov. 5 in Kearny’s Third Ward Town Council…
N.C. man to Lyndhurst PD: Oops! I didn’t know I couldn’t carry in the open in Jersey
A North Carolina man seemingly unaware it’s illegal to openly carry a weapon in New Jersey…
A WWII HERO UNCLE THEY NEVER MET
Ron Woods now lives in northern Virginia — NoVa — though he is originally from Kearny.…
Hechavarria finds her sport, takes place as one of North Jersey’s best
Despite playing several different sports growing up, Sofia Hechavarria entered Lyndhurst High School as a freshman…
Esteves wins special election in Kearny’s Third Ward; early results from North Arlington Council race
Democrat Fred Esteves defeated Republican Jorge D. Santos tonight in Kearny’s Third Ward Town Council race,…
Lyndhurst PD: Fourth time was the charm for catching a habitual counterfeiter
The first time, he got away with it. The second time, he got away with it.…