While the board remains divided on the Lowry issue, surprisingly, it came together to endorse…
Year: 2012
Kearny seeks ways to protect town if ‘big storm’ hits again
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – After the recent battering its residents in…
2 stations gouged, state says
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent Two area gas stations are among eight businesses accused of…
Business brings closure to families of deceased
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent UNION CITY – Jeanette Infante is fully…
Hours cut back does not mean shortage of programs for Kearny Library
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Though the Kearny Library has seen a reduction of…
News from the Lyndhurst Police blotter
Nov. 16 Police stopped a vehicle that, they said, was accelerating quickly and traveling at an…
Furnishing Main Street
By Denise Miller Now celebrating its 60th anniversary, Mace Brothers Fine Furniture is part of the…
‘Tis the season: remembering those in need
Sandy has come and gone, having left in tatters an extraordinary number of homes and businesses,…
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Skip the turkey this year Dear Editor: With his recent re-election, President Obama has won the…
Around Town
Bloomfield Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center is hosting “Tea with Mrs. Claus” on Saturday, Dec. 15. Participants…
Long-time friends Gregory, Hicks meet on gridiron for final game
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When they were growing up in Harrison, Mike Gregory…
Lyndhurst boys’ cross country squad making strides
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer For a few years, the Lyndhurst boys’ cross country…
Belleville’s Ingram saves his best for last
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The losses for the Belleville High School football program…
Obituaries
Marie P. DiSerafino Marie P. DiSerafino of Bonita Springs, Fla., died on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Born…
Now we pray for normalcy
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – The spiritual leader of a local church with a…
PVSC plant takes hit; impacts us
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is appealing to residents in Kearny, Harrison,…
Election creates new school board ‘majori ty’
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The New Year will see a continued 5-4…
Non-profit extends ‘goodwill’ towards Sandy victims’ veterans
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Army veteran Fabian Cintron, who recently retired from…
Two-alarm fire in Kearny under investigation
A two-alarm fire in a commercial/residential building at 403 Kearny Ave. forced the closing of the…
Check your alarms!
Smoke and fire alarms alerted occupants and the Kearny Fire Department to the Nov. 7…
Thanks to local man significant historical locations are marked
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – The beauty and abundance of history…
A nation salutes you
This past Sunday marked Veterans’ Day, with the day of observance continuing over onto this…
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WEBSITE SUPPORTS HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF EFFORTS Dear Editor: Although it is important to show the grim…
Two-vehicle crash injures two at Kearny intersection
Two people were injured after their vehicle was struck near Tullo’s Truck Stop, Central Avenue…
Lyndhurst Police Blotter highlights
Nov. 7 A 50-year-old Lyndhurst man walked into township Police headquarters at 3:37 a.m. and told…
News from Nutley Police blotter
Nov. 8 • Someone stole a chain saw, valued at $350, from its hard carry case…
Dinner and a movie? How about dinner and live theater!
W.H.A.T. presents ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent WEST HUDSON –…