By Jeff Bahr A house fire that escalated to four alarms broke out on Feb.…
Month: February 2012
Cameras will ‘capture’ bad guys
By Ron Leir KEARNY – Two major efforts are under way to enhance public safety for…
Improved Rt. 280 access should relieve local tie-ups
By Ron Leir HARRISON – Residents steamed about gridlock from the throngs of out-of-town cars that…
Charity fund helps the needy
By Ron Leir BLOOMFIELD – It was sort of like a reenactment of that…
‘Flapjack Fundraiser’ coming to Kearny Applebee’s
By Jeff Bahr Waves of Health, a charitable organization devoted to helping those in medical need,…
‘Civic’-minded out-of-towner charged with car thefts
Drivers who park their Honda Civics in Harrison can rest a little easier now that police…
Should Kearny be considered gritty?
Yes – but not the way you might think Growing up in Kearny, I can honestly…
OOPS…
The Observer would like to apoligize to Larry Maleszewski. In last week’s story, “St. Patrick’s Day…
Possible carjacking thwarted; cops issue alert
Police are urging residents to be wary of criminals attempting to exercise what Chief John…
Donegal Saloon gets ‘Jack’ed up
By Anthony J. Machcinski As time has gone by and music has evolved, many establishments…
Around Town
Belleville The Belleville ASA (Amateur Softball Association) announced today that they will be conducting classes during…
Queen of Peace’s indoor track team of two
Rozalski sisters earn medals in the pole vault at NJSIAA state meet By Jim Hague…
Belleville’s Colon cops title; Nutley sending five to A.C.
Belleville High School senior Justin Colon knows full well that this wrestling season is his…
NA’s Krychkowski continues his scoring from soccer to basketball
By Jim Hague Scoring 1,000 points on the high school basketball level is a milestone…
Bloomfield police blotter
Feb. 20 Two residents in the 200 block of Davey St. reported that their garages had…
Social Security gets adjusted
By Randy Neumann Over the many years that I have been presenting retirement seminars at Bergen…
Obituaries
Eleanor Jablonski Eleanor Jablonski died on Feb. 17. She was 86. Born in Harrison, she lived…
Death knell for Catholic education in W. Hudson?
By Anthony J. Machcinski Thus, it becomes our sad duty to inform you that…
News in brief
KEARNY – Real-life spouses Mary Costello and Jim Hague will share the stage in the West…
HOME PARISH PLANS ‘4 CHAPLAINS’ TRIBUTE
By Ron Leir KEARNY – For many years, St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny has offered…
Native son going west for new job
By Ron Leir BELLEVILLE – From Essex to Morris. That’s the route being taken by…
Local biker killed enroute to work
By Anthony J. Machcinski North Arlington man riding his bicycle to work in the early morning…
St. Patrick’s Day parade expects record turnout
By Ron Leir HARRISON — It’s almost time to get out the green. Yes, the…
This hunter can really rack ‘em up
By Anthony J. Machcinski Unlike its portrayal in movies, archery is a skilled sport.…
The Electric Car Revolution – D.O.A. (Discharged on Arrival)
I just read an interesting report. It seems the newest wave of electric cars are moving…
We’ve got mail
To the editor: Once again, the residents of Belleville have received requests from the police and…
Kearny Police Blotter
Two Kearny adults suspected of engaging in a drug transaction were arrested on the night of…
Private eye hunts down stolen rare Grand National
By Jeff Bahr An East Orange man whose highly collectable car was stolen on Jan.…
Book to film adaptation
By Anthony J. Machcinski As AMC’s “The Walking Dead” continues through the second half of…
Around Town
East Newark West Hudson Brave Women Fighting Breast Cancer meets on the last Friday of every…