EDITORIAL — In a very dark world, there’s still some brightness left

Turning on the television these days is a risky proposition, especially if you’re among those who…

EDITORIAL — Victims of domestic violence need better protections

It is rare the pages of this newspaper contain stories involving domestic violence. This is a…

2020: A horrible year, yet one that taught us so very much …

The easy thing to do is to say 2020 was a horrendous year. You probably wouldn’t…

Remembering those who’ve lost their lives to COVID-19

A year ago at this time, many of us were preparing for a much different Christmas season.…

A season for being Women & Men for Others

With Thanksgiving over, we now begin to turn our attention to the holiday season which is…

Giving thanks in the year 2020? Seriously?

Plain and simply put, the year 2020 really hasn’t offered us much to give thanks for,…

EDITORIAL — Please, when possible, consider donating to food pantries

With Thanksgiving just over a week away, we at The Observer take this time to encourage…

EDITORIAL — In thanks to every veteran who ever put on the uniform

It is absolutely mind boggling to think that every single member of the United States Military…

Kearny residents: Please follow leaf-disposal guidelines

Change is never easy. We know that. But in the case of the Town of Kearny’s…

It’s time to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

For years, you’ve read, in this newspaper, and elsewhere, of the need to eliminate Standard Time.…

In thanks to Emma Quintana and her support group Mujeres Valientes

Every community has certain people who make a difference. Whether it’s in their volunteer efforts, their…

Former residents: Stop bashing your old town. Your sentiments are wrong

Last week, there was an incident that involved a police shooting. A man who had stolen…

EDITORIAL — Oct. 13 is the deadline to register to vote. Please do so if you haven’t yet

In the state of New Jersey, the law prescribes that in order to register to vote…

We could use a rekindling of the spirit that followed the 9/11 terror attacks

Sept. 11, 2001 — in two days, it will have been 19 years in the past.…

EDITORIAL — Gov. Murphy reopens restaurants with little notice — why?

While we are certainly grateful that Gov. Philip D. Murphy has finally allowed inside dining to…