Meet Kearny’s new Mayor … Peter Santana
For new interim Kearny Mayor Peter P. Santana, it’s all about building on the success of…
Former Newark cop from Bloomfield sentenced to five years in prison: ECPO
A former Newark cop from Bloomfield who police say struck and killed a pedestrian in 2021…
Kearny, NA, Lyndhurst and Nutley apply for — and get — grants to fight spotted lanternflies
Four of the seven towns in The Observer’s coverage area have applied for — and have…
NA Knights hosting blood drive
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 10, from 3 to…
WHATCO’s ‘Puffs’ cast announced
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co has announced the cast for “The Puffs, or Seven…
KPD: Man who fell asleep at the wheel tells officers ‘I’m drunk’
On July 31, Sgt. Ben Wuelfing, patrolling after midnight, noticed a vehicle parked in a prohibited…
LaClair: Let’s give our new mayor a chance to show he can lead
To the Editor: Many people do not agree with the Town Council’s selection of our new…
Obituaries for Aug. 2, 2023
Brian T. Toal Brian T. Toal, 49, a lifelong resident of Kearny died Monday, July 24,…
GOING PRO — Kearny’s Meagan McClelland signs with San Diego Wave FC
For the time in as long as she can remember, Meagan McClelland is getting to…
Nutley American LL wins 8U North Jersey championship, falls in state final
As Travis Gonick talked to his Nutley American Little League 8U team for the last time…
SOCCERTOWN USA-UK — EPL, EA Sports & Kearny team up to build mini-pitch
If ever there were any doubts where the capital of American Soccer is, it’s pretty clear…
New crosswalk beacon installed in Nutley
The Nutley Department of Public Works has installed a new pedestrian crosswalk beacon at the intersection…
Police: Man who said he was driving from Newark to Newark was … drunk
On July 31, Sgt. Ben Wuelfing, patrolling after midnight, noticed a vehicle parked in a prohibited…
Drunken driver smashes into vehicle with family of 4 in it, then just drives off: Police
On the morning of July 28, a family of four was casually driving down Schuyler Avenue…
Lyndhurst’s Frank’s GMC wins 2022 Dealer of the Year award
General Motors has recognized Frank’s GMC in Lyndhurst with the 2022 GMC Dealer of the Year…