KPD arrests man wanted in Irvington shooting
The Kearny Police Department has arrested a man they say was wanted for a shooting in…
HCPO: Kearny man dies a week after West Hudson Park collision
A pedestrian has died as a result of injuries sustained from a motor vehicle collision that…
Expect Skyway closure most of this weekend
Beginning at 11 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 until 11 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, the Pulaski Skyway…
Obituary — Judith Ann Platt
Judith Ann Platt April 13, 1940 – Dec. 28, 2025 Judith Ann Platt, 85, died peacefully…
Harrison’s De Jesus is Pro Bowl bound
On multiple occasions, Mya De Jesus has had to take a step back to fully grasp…
Kearny girls, Bloomfield boys win conference track titles
As its name suggests, track & field during the winter months is ideally done indoors, rather…
Belleville wrestling gains experience, wins
Belleville wrestling coach Joe Pizzi is used to being greeted with an eager, yet inexperienced group…
Belleville native Minaya to play in National Title Game
Football has already taken Juan Minaya from Belleville to places few can ever dream of reaching.…
LPD: Man in a yellow track suit easily tracked down after throwing cigarette butt into USPS mailbox
Given how many cameras there are in Lyndhurst, it’s probably not the wisest idea to throw…
Lyndhurst PD seeking accreditation renewal … find out how residents may offer input
A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on…
Jordy Jean named Kearny’s 2025 Police Officer of the Year
Det. Jordenson “Jordy” Jean is Kearny’s Police Officer of the Year for 2025, following a year…
LPD: Man arrested after he took packages just before Christmas
The Lyndhurst Police Department was able turn a bah-hum-bug Christmastime experience for a township resident into…
HCPO, HCSO investigating crash that seriously injured 2 Kearny men in West Hudson Park
The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a…
It’s time again for a look ahead to 2026: predictions
Once again, the last year was an interesting one around the globe and that is certainly…
Obituaries for Jan. 7, 2026
Loretta S. Korzon Loretta S. Korzon (nee Sawyer) died Jan. 4, 2026. She was 95. She…
Nutley wrestling meets early-season challenges
With several strong wrestlers back from last season’s 17-9 team, Nutley head coach Mike DiPiano made…
Despite small roster, Harrison girls basketball starts 3-0
When the eight players on the Harrison girls basketball team looked around and saw just themselves…
Athlete of the Week — Extra workouts pay off for N.A.’s Zaldivar
When North Arlington’s afterschool practices concludes at around 5 p.m., Elijah Zaldivar’s basketball work is just…
Evans: Beware of new post-mark regulations at USPS
The United States Postal Service has announced a major change to postmark guidelines for postage in…
LPD: Woman drove around town with stolen plates, suspended license and warrant
Those pesky license plate readers caught yet another suspended driver trying — to no avail —…
LPD: She delivered a package, then stole it right after
Sometimes, even Amazon delivery drivers just can’t help but steal what they deliver. This was the…
Lyndhurst PD nab California man said to be responsible for fatal hit & run; ALPRs again pay dividends
The Lyndhurst Police Department has arrested a man Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw says is…
Following Christmas fire in Lyndhurst, home declared uninhabitable
On Christmas Day, a 911 call reported an electrical fire in a residence on the 700…
County Exec says he’s running for 7th term
Joe D. is looking for his own personal Seventh Heaven. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo…
NAPD: Two out of town men arrested on burglary charges had ghost gun with them
The North Arlington Police Department’s collaboration with the Lyndhurst Police Department has resulted in an illegal…
Arrangements for Pablo Criollo, who was killed in bow & arrow ambush
Pablo Vinicio Criollo of Harrison died unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. He was 45. A…
Obituaries for Dec. 31, 2025
Michael J. Conklin Michael J. Conklin died Dec. 27, 2025. He was 73. Born in Newark,…
Recapping the top 10 sports stories of 2025 …
TOP 10 SPORTS STORIES It was another memorable year in sports within The Observer area in…
Two Kearny detectives awarded their gold shields
Kearny Police Officers Christopher Montes and Estefania Castaneda successfully completed the department’s detective probationary program and…
Two cadets graduate academy, will soon patrol East Newark streets
Claudia Makarski and Kyle Labrincha, center, graduated the Hudson County Police Academy Tuesday, Dec. 23, and…