Around Town

Belleville Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., sponsors the following programs: • Holiday Decorating Bonanza is…

NA soccer star Cordeiro commits to play at NJIT

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Most college recruiting processes are long, drawn out affairs.…

More reasons than ever to give thanks this year

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer As some of our readers may know – and…

Harrison native Walega shines as Rutgers-Newark volleyball leader

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Being the libero on a college volleyball team is…

Obituaries

Mary M. Adesso Mary M. Adesso died on Nov. 20 in Toms River. She was 90.…

Orthodontic nightmare steals shrimp (and other Nutley PD blotter items)

He wanted a job but in the end, he settled for supper. That was the gist…

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Harrison police investigate stolen car (and other blotter items)

Nov. 16 Police received reports of two vehicles being stolen and a third tampered with. At…

50 years ago: A death in Dallas

  This Friday is the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy on…

Community Stunned by Assassination

Memorial or requiem services held by churches of all faiths The community of West Hudson and…

Shock, Grief, Prayers!

What was the reaction of our community’s leaders and clergy to the tragic death of President…

Juneau Memorial Center dedicated

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Seventy-one years from the day it was torpedoed…

Nutley is seeking Secret Santas

    By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – ‘Tis the season for giving, but sometimes…

Home invaders targeted couple, cops say

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Police are seeking three men who they say…

Thoughts & Views: Infamous days that will live in memory

  There are certain times or dates that resonate in each of us because they affect…