Christie ‘best for N.J.,’ says McDonough

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Harrison Mayor Ray McDonough, a lifelong Democrat, did…

Not much for cops in contract

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – It looks like Kearny will achieve labor peace with…

Gun buyback set for Essex on Feb. 15-16

  The state-sponsored “Guns for Cash” buyback program held in Trenton on Jan. 25-26 netted a…

Focus on school safety

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – In the wake of December’s horrific shootings at…

They can run but they can’t hide

KEARNY — Two juveniles who led police on a late-night pursuit into Harrison, and who plowed…

Nutley St. Patrick’s Parade set for March 2

  The Nutley Irish American Association’s 35th St. Patrick’s Parade steps off Saturday, March 2 at…

Thoughts & Views

Silence of the damns         We’ve learned that the girls at Our Lady…

An act of faith, a work of art

    By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent This past Sunday marked the 70th anniversary of an…

They were up to the ‘Challenge’

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — If you are in need of a bit…

2 arrested for ‘Apple picking’ in Kearny

KEARNY – Across the Hudson, where this particular crime has become epidemic, the NYPD refers to…

Around Town

Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library announces the following schedule for its Thursday Afternoon at the Movies program:…

Kings of the ice

Nutley hockey team enjoying sensational season   By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer In 2011, the…

Local sports standouts honored at Seton Hall

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Every year, for the past 21 years, Seton Hall…

NA’s Frytek comes through in the clutch

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer One by one, the members of the North Arlington…

Obituaries

Agnes Bragger Agnes Bragger (nee Hughes) of North Arlington died on Jan. 28 in Clara Maass…