Month: March 2013
Observer readers: Harrison should ban smoking in parks
The Observer’s informal, online poll reveals most believe Harrison should ban smoking in town parks. In…
Many left homeless by Harrison fire
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON — Occupants of three multi-family residences were left homeless by…
Have you seen this man?
Belleville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in tracking down a suspected serial bank…
Belleville beefs up street patrols
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Don’t be shocked if you see more cops with…
Volunteers sought to aid abuse victims
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Domestic violence. It’s one of those topics all over…
‘Tanning Mom’ prepping for her close-up?
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY — Patricia Krentcil (a.k.a. The Tanning Mom) scored a victory…
Business to Business: One for Entrepreneurship
By Laurie Perrone Observer Correspondent It is a refreshing course of events when a businessman like…
A fresh attitude for the future with sound experience
Laurie Perrone Observer Correspondent N.J. Democratic gubernatorial aspirant Sen. Barbara Buono made a campaign stop in…
Koppers Peninsula ripe for plucking?
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – So now it’s up to the developers. The long…
Around Town
Belleville The Belleville ASA will conduct umpire classes to prepare for the National ASA Softball Test.…
Editorial — March 6, 2013
To protect innocents abroad and at home In its Sunday editions, The New York Times reported…
Kearny swim team enjoys best season in ages
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Before the high school swimming season began, Kearny High School…
Kearny girls’ hoops: Much better than expected
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Kearny High School girls’ basketball coach Jody Hill was…
Nutley’s Keena sees hard work pay off in Region 4 crown
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After finishing second at the 2012 NJSIAA Region 4 wrestling…