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…
James Messina, former Belleville Mayor, dies aged 72
BELLEVILLE — James “Jim” Messina, the former Mayor of Belleville, has died. He was 72. Mr.…
OUT YOU GO?
Sometimes, the smaller the location, the greater the problems become. Such is the case in East…
The invisible crisis: Many of our neighbors are going without food
Last week’s edition of The Observer featured a story about Phil Stafford, the creator and director…
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…
NA’s Smith tries to bounce back at Bloomfield from second ACL injury
It’s safe to say that Savannah Smith wishes to remove the date of Oct. 15 from…
Stafford receives truckload of food donations for 25 groups
Phil Stafford has run NJ Food & Clothing Rescue for many years. If you’re a regular…
JABLONSKI COMPLETES PROJECT TO RESTORE VET GRAVES
A few weeks ago, we brought you the story of Eli Jablonski and his Eagle Scout…
Obituaries for 29 July 2020
Anna Carmela Venner Anna Carmela Venner, 78, (nee D’Aloia) died Friday, July 24, 2020, in Clara…
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 —…
Fish House Road northbound closed this weekend as the Wittpenn Bridge project advances in Kearny
Fish House Road northbound in Kearny will be closed and detoured this weekend for water main…
Hurled an insult at a cop lately? Hope you never need their assistance …
I’ve had a few insults hurled at me as a journalist. Shockingly, it’s been rare in…
Obituaries for 22 July 2020
Geraldine C. Egner Geraldine C. Egner (nee Westlake) of Harrison died peacefully at home Tuesday, July…
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…