Obituaries for Feb. 22, 2023
Dr. Robert J. Fuerstman Jan. 14, 1949-Feb. 2, 2023 Robert J. Fuerstman was an outstanding podiatrist,…
After historic county run, Kearny girls’ basketball turns to state tournament
Kearny’s girls basketball team made history last week when it made its first ever Hudson County…
NA boys’ basketball team returns to NJSIAA tournament
North Arlington head coach Marcus Jimenez didn’t necessarily have making the state tournament as a top…
Locals wins titles in state individual wrestling tournaments
Since the start of the season, Nutley’s Brandon Toranzo and Lyndhurst-North Arlington’s Damian Weaver have had…
NA awarded $32K grant for recycling initiatives
State environmental officials have awarded North Arlington $32,000 as part of $16.2 million in grants being…
Man who reportedly kidnapped woman for a year may have done same to others — and the NJSP wants to know about it
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, superintendent of the New Jersey State…
KPD: Wife threw beer at hubby, then slashed him, then hid in a room
On Feb. 6 at 10:09 p.m., Officers Ryan Wilson, Michael Ore and Kevin Matos were dispatched…
VIDEO — Kearny High School releases 2023 Showcase film
Please take some time to watch this — it is incredibly done.
Cardinal will celebrate 2 Ash Wednesday liturgies in Newark
Newark Archbishop Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., will celebrate two Ash Wednesday Masses — one in…
Former medical office manager, a North Arlington resident, admits to conspiring to distribute Adderall illegally: US Att’y
The former office manager of a New Jersey psychiatric medical practice — a resident of North…
Obituary — Leroy ‘Roy’ John Choffo
Leroy “Roy” John Choffo of Harrison died peacefully at Alaris Health at Belgrove, Kearny, on Monday,…
Fleischman: Newspapers like The Observer don’t ‘press’ local politicians enough
I’m a blogger, focused on Belleville politics and public affairs. I don’t claim to be objective;…
WHATCo performances of ‘Drop Dead!’ kick off Feb. 24 with featured actor Dr. John Branwell
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off its Main Stage 2023 season with the…
Jarvis, Haggerty achieve prestigious certification by NJSACOP
Two of the Lyndhurst Police Department’s highest-ranking officers — including the chief — were among five…
Correction/Clarification
A story in this week’s edition of The Observer about two challengers possibly running against East…