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…