By Jim Hague It wasn’t exactly the homecoming that Jeff Gogal wanted. After all, the Kearny…
Year: 2011
Lyndhurst’s Rono wins two M of C gold medals
By Jim Hague The weather last Thursday was beyond oppressive, just downright nasty. The local temperature…
Cricket tournament takes center stage in Harrison
Premier Cricket League hosts day-long event By Jim Hague Ever since the new Harrison High School…
Some news on medical expenses in retirement
By Randy Neumann A study done by Fidelity Investments found that a 65-year-old couple retiring this…
Obituaries
Jozefa Krysiak Jozefa Krysiak, (nee Drezek), 74, of Lyndhurst, formerly of Harrison and Poland, died on…
Reminder: KPD plans cycle Safety Fair for kids
Kearny Police Chief John Dowie has announced that on Saturday, June 11, from 1 p.m. until…
YMCA garage sale fundraiser
Meadowlands Area YMCA, 436 Ridge Road, North Arlington, is accepting donations of items for a garage…
A done deal: Digesere is leaving
By Ron Leir KEARNY – This township’s public schools’ chief is going on a permanent vacation…
Lawsuit filed in NJMC tax dispute
By Karen Zautyk KEARNY – A battle over tax-sharing payments by communities in the New Jersey…
Driver hunted in fatal crash
By Karen Zautyk KEARNY – An arrest warrant has been issued for the motorist…
What price firefighter training?
By Ron Leir As this township struggles to nail down a spending plan for 2012,…
Here’s a club that never stops working
By Ron Leir LYNDHURST – It’s a safe bet that members of the Lyndhurst Women’s Club…
The KPD gets its man
By Karen Zautyk KEARNY – In last week’s Observer, which went to press May 27 because…
‘Love Ya Babe’
By Lisa Pezzolla This column is dedicated to the memory of Anthony C. Tortoreti, who died…
News reports from around the globe
While local news stations were busy reporting on Anthony Weiner’s weiner (how can you NOT know…
We’ve Got Mail
To the Publisher: We just wanted to thank “Darryl” (who informed us that he is a…
2 more admit guilt in ATM skim scam
By Karen Zautyk NEWARK – Two additional defendants in a scheme to obtain account information from…
Sex offender to be extradited
KEARNY – Kearny police reported the arrest last week of a Rhode Island registered sex offender…
Bloomfield gets a taste of Broadway
By Anthony J. Machcinski A bit of Broadway came to Bloomfield on Sunday as Broadway performer…
A bridge too low; a truck too high
NUTLEY – If you are driving near the trestle over Franklin Ave. at High St., be…
Around town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library announces its schedule for its Monday Afternoon at the Movies program: June…
Golden Bears end season with tough loss to West Essex
Lyndhurst enjoys another 20-win campaign under coach Servideo By Jim Hague The Lyndhurst High School baseball…
Season to remember for Lyndhurst track
By Jim Hague Tom Shoebridge was asked to put to words the season that his Lyndhurst…
Uncharacteristic year for Nutley baseball team
By Jim Hague When the high school baseball season began in early April, Nutley head…
Why you need umbrella coverage
By Randy Neumann When writing a financial plan for a client, we go through a discovery…
Obituaries
Robert M. Kratt Robert M. Kratt, 91, of Dunedin, Fla., formerly of Harrison and Verona, passed…
‘Financial Aid Fairs’ at HCCC
Hudson County Community College will conduct a series of “Financial Aid Fairs” to assist prospective…
Discover the Great Outdoors – here in N.J.
TRENTON – June is Great Outdoors Month, and the state Department of Environmental Protection is urging…
NJMC’s free programs for seniors
LYNDHURST – Area seniors will have the opportunity this summer to take in tango virtuosos,…
Upcoming programs at NJMC
On Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m., a free concert for seniors will be held at…