Lyndhurst PD installs new SLEO1s
After nearly 80 years of volunteer service from the police reserves under the Police Auxiliary Program,…
HCPO: Military airman arrested, charged with sex crimes against his own daughter, 9
A U.S. military airman has been charged in connection with sex crimes involving his own daughter,…
Heavenly snow shovelers
When snow hit the area a few weekends ago, Pastor Matt Swiatkowski had to be sure…
Honor rolls announced at Kearny’s Roosevelt School
Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s…
HCCC commences ‘Hudson Scholars’ program
Hudson County Community College President Christopher Reber and his colleagues seem to subscribe to the thinking…
In visit to Kearny HS, Menendez touts the American Recovery Act and its local impact
New Jersey has 566 municipalities, but he chose Kearny to be the backdrop to discuss how…
In Memoriam: Nutley’s Gerard ‘Jerry’ Tolve — 1962-2022
Eight months ago, we brought you the story of Nutley’s Gerard “Jerry” Tolve, a well-known singer…
Obituaries for Feb. 9, 2022
Michael G. Pasqua, Maryann Vuocolo, Richard W. Thomson, Joan A. Wasielewski, Thomas G. Britton and Michelle…
The winning just continues for the Kearny girls’ bowling team — Undefeated since 2017, Kards second at NJSIAA state sectionals
The team’s winning streak now stands at 75 matches and counting dating back to 2017. That’s…
Mosca wins 100th
It was a milestone that sort of snuck up on Lyndhurst High School girls’ basketball coach…
OBSERVER ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Kearny’s Hyams does a little bit of everything
Ava Hyams is a rare breed of a girls’ high school basketball player. The Kearny High…
(VIDEO) U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez speaks at Kearny High School
Senator speaks on challenges of education in a COVID world …
KPD: Man upset at ‘fat a*s’ roommate for eating ice cream, threatens him with a metal pipe
On Jan. 30, just after midnight, Officers Ryan Wilson, Paul Duran, Lawrence Latka and Sgt. Chris…
Harrison Knights collecting soup cans for Holy Cross pantry — and they need your help
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 402 of Harrison sponsor a Souper Bowl food drive through…
Obituaries for Feb. 2, 2022
Michael G. Pasqua Michael G. Pasqua, of Kinnelon, son of Michael and Emma Pasqua of Kearny,…
Lyndhurst’s Okerulu to gain induction to the St. Anselm College Hall of Fame
When Darlington Okerulu was a basketball player at Hudson Catholic in Jersey City, he quickly became…
Locals Guerriero, Kearns hoping for shot with USFL
Ever since they were youngsters, playing recreation football in North Arlington, Petey Guerriero and Brian Kearns…
NA hockey standout Golon perfect example of local co-op
Matt Golon had a sophomore year to totally forget. Never mind dealing with the little nagging…
Local scholars recognized
Kearny’s Faith Kennedy awarded major scholarship to Albright College Faith Kennedy, of Kearny, has earned a…
KHS student, 17, charged with sex crimes, HCPO says
A 17-year-old Kearny High School student has been arrested on sex-crime charges after he allegedly sexually…
Local scholars earn degrees, Dean’s List honors
Belleville’s Trevell Allyne earns MBA at UMD Trevell Allyne, of Belleville, earned a master’s of business…
Seeley Speedway no more! Mayor & Council adopt ordinance to place two, 4-way stops at Chestnut Street and Rutherford Place
Back in 2017, when a 71-year-old woman was mowed down — then thrown 10 feet in…
KPD: Det. Jordy Jean sternly orders fleeing ShopRite shoplifter to ‘drop the cheese’
On Jan. 22 at 6:05 p.m., Det. Jordenson Jean was working a security post at ShopRite…
NAHS girls’ soccer team honored at BOE meeting
The NA High School girls’ varsity soccer team was recognized Jan. 24 at a Board of…
NAHS boys’ soccer team honored at BOE meeting
The North Arlington High School boys’ varsity soccer team was recognized Jan. 24 at a Board…
Reports: Man accused of murdering his own baby released from jail with ankle monitor
The man who stands accused of killing his own 2-month-old daughter inside a North Arlington home…
Obituaries for Jan. 26, 2022
Fred P. Delli Santi Fred P. Delli Santi, of Millsboro, Delaware, formerly of East Newark, died…
Tow truck operator from Nick’s in Rutherford saves man from burning car in Kearny
John Jay “JJ” Tashjian was traveling northbound on the NJ Turnpike, returning to Nick’s Towing Service…
Nutley’s Eileen Poiani has busy and productive fall semester at St. Peter’s University
Nutley resident Eileen L. Poiani, special assistant to the president/professor of mathematics and chairwoman of the…