Full speed ahead for KFD

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The other afternoon, driving past the Kearny Fire…

5K run to boost KHS clubs

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny High School is marshaling all its resources…

Mold disables Silver Lake fi rehouse

  BELLEVILLE – The township’s Silver Lake Firehouse on Franklin St. has been shuttered as an…

10 straight years as Elks lodge leader

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – He’s probably the smallest guy in the outfit,…

Relief in sight for land-locked residents

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – It may be hard to believe now, but…

KPD blotter: 1 speeder, 2 squabblers & 30 Steel Monkeys

On Saturday, June 22, at 11:15 p.m., Kearny Detectives Scott Traynor and John Telle observed a…

He opens wall, finds grenade

  NUTLEY– A contractor working at a Hillside Ave. rooming house last Wednesday, June 26, got…

Thoughts & Views: The foundations of our nation

Tomorrow being the Glorious Fourth, I decided to give myself a little refresher course in American…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

Beware of barbecued bugs To the Editor: Whatever happened to the good old days when the…

New youth director bonding with kids

  Kids are Terry M. Iavarone’s reason for being. During the school year, Iavarone teaches history…

Highlights from the Lyndhurst PD blotter

June 25 A Lyndhurst motorist was charged with careless driving, failure to keep right and DWI…

Understanding the nature of God

  By Swami Mukundananda Guest Columnist The brilliance of the night sky captivates everyone with its…

Around Town

Belleville The Belleville Irish American Association is sponsoring a trip to Wildwood/Smithville/ Ocean City/Atlantic City/ Cape…

Lyndhurst’s Alonso named Observer Female Athlete of Year

Soccer, basketball and track standout earns honor     By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When…

Kearny’s Adamek set to return to ring

    GARFIELD – It’s been seven months since Tomasz Adamek last climbed into the ring.…