By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Recently, I was driving west on Rt. 280 through Harrison when…
Month: January 2013
Struggles aside, Bolandi warmed to Kearny
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Since he came aboard as interim superintendent of schools…
New life for old hospital?
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – It’s a fortress-like structure with an immense front…
Frightening times for women worldwide
Millions of years ago, when the world was populated by dinosaurs and humans (such as we…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
Be wary of milk Dear Editor: A frequent bugaboo of the “fiscal cliff” debacle was the…
News from the Kearny Police blotter
Dec. 22 At 4:30 p.m., P.O. Brian Wisely responded to the report of a car burglary…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield is preparing young spellers from grades 5 and 6 for the 2013 Watsessing School…
Lyndhurst Police blotter
Jan. 1 Two criminally-related incidents marred New Year’s Day observance in the township. At 1:48 p.m.…
Highlights from the Nutley Police blotter
Jan. 4 At 8:33 a.m. police responded to a Washington Ave. home whose resident griped someone…
Harrison girls’ basketball squad off to fine start; win Wallkill Valley tourney title
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After winning 17 games a year ago, Harrison High…
QP boys’ basketball team gets on winning track
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It hasn’t been the kind of start that Queen…
Kearny sharpshooter Hoch starts off season with a flourish
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Dylan Hoch didn’t know what to expect when Kearny…
Cav. Joseph Cocchia Jr. dies at 83
Joseph CocciaJr. 83, of Saddle Brook and formerly of Kearny passed away on Jan. 3.…
Obituaries
John E. Egan John E. Egan died on Dec. 29 in Clara Maass Medical Center in…
Free rabies clinic
Kearny Health Department announces that during the month of January, pet owners are required to renew…
Keeping focused on Kearny kids’ merits
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – He’s only been in his new job for…
Who will fill vacant council seat?
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – As the song goes, who’ll be the next…
Study told NJ Transit of
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — You can’t say they weren’t warned. Back in…
Five-year sentence in voter fraud
TRENTON – A Belleville man, one of the final defendants in a long-running Essex County voter…
Anticipate Kearny labor strife in new year
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – One Kearny labor union has ended 2012 without a…
East Newark law is for the birds
For the record, I have no criminal record. As far as I recall. But I have…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
Consider going vegan in 2013 Dear Editor: This year’s developments have certainly vindicated those of us…
News from Nutley Police blotter
Dec. 27 A report of a home burglary on Milton Ave. is being investigated by police.…
Man killed in accident
A Newark man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Franklin Ave. in…
Borough takes aim at pigeon feeders
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – If East Newark has its way, some…
Real Estate Review: Kearny realtor a success story
Fernando Semiao and his family came to America in 1965. They originally moved into the…
Obituaries
Stella D. Barnett Stella D. Barnett (nee Sadowski), 102, of Kearny, died on Friday, Dec. 21…