Belleville Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., holds a blood drive on Saturday, Oct. 19,…
Month: October 2013
Kearny’s ‘Oarsome Foursome’ tackles the Passaic River
Crew moms band together and race in PRRA event By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer…
Buccaneers remain strong with new coach Gaccione
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Mike Gaccione started to get the idea last spring…
NA’s Cordeiro enjoys goal scoring explosion
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer A lot of local soccer coaches, experts, followers…
Then & Now
Finally, a photo with a date — or at least a “circa.” According to…
Halloween on the Horizon
Costumes for kids: Boys & Girls SUPPLIES: Sheet of pink felt, 12 by…
Obituaries
Margaret Higgins Margaret Higgins, (nee Miterko), 89, of Kearny, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Oct.…
Colossal crunch coming
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Nothing less than disaster. That’s what…
Suspects run but can’t hide
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Township police dealt with two shoplifting cases in recent…
Temporary truce in police conflict
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – Have the two rival warriors turned True-blue partners?…
Blessings aplenty on Belgrove
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Something new and lovely has been added to…
State seeks to revoke Nutley doc’s Rx rights
NEWARK – A physician who had a practice in Nutley is among a dozen New…
News in brief
BELLEVILLE – A single-car accident on Rt. 21 in Belleville last Tuesday, Oct. 1, killed a…
‘Lofty’ notions on the waterfront
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Chalk up another waterfront redevelopment project approved…
Thoughts & Views: ‘Indomitable courage and unswerving devotion’
Last Friday evening, a 96-year-old man passed away at Englewood Hospital. Everyone in his immediate…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
To the Editor: This is in response to an article recently appearing in The Observer: “St…
Proud cancer fighters
Photos by: Anthony Coelho Emma Quintana and her support group, “Mujeres Valientes” (Brave Women), celebrate their…
Reports from the Kearny Police blotter
Sept. 29 At 9 a.m., Officer Jay Ward was on patrol on Schuyler Ave. when he…
‘Booked’ for long-term stay as library head
By Anthony Coelho Observer Correspondent Last Wednesday, Bloomfield Public Library hosted a welcome reception for…
Highlights from the Lyndhurst Police blotter
A township man stands accused of stealing jewelry from a neighbor’s apartment. Shane Beddard, 38, was…
Kearny girls’ tennis: Doubles trouble
Both Kardinal doubles teams win Hudson County championships By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer…
Around Town
Belleville The Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Office will provide free counseling and claim filing assistance…
Lyndhurst boys’ soccer: Finding their way through growing pains
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Lyndhurst High School boys’ soccer coach Rob Kost is…
QP’s Momnohin has incredible performance in win over Becton
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Queen of Peace head football coach Robert Kearns has…
4th Annual Kearny Yard & Sidewalk KUEZ Sale
Hundreds of sellers registered for this year’s sale! KEARNY – Shoppers take your mark! The…
Then & Now
Traffic was virtually nonexistent on Kearny Ave. at Woodland Ave. when the (undated) photo…
Halloween on the Horizon
More Creative Decorations Another great idea for a porch decoration is to create a wicked witch…
World-class dermatology group makes Kearny its home
Residents of Kearny and its surrounding areas no longer have to travel to New York City…
Obituaries
Frank Ganopoulos Frank Ganopoulos, 70, died on Oct. 3. Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral…
Farewell, faithful friend
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A treasured part of Kearny’s living history came…