By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – It’s not your father’s police station anymore. Lot…
Year: 2013
Patriotism must not flag
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY– The announcement was short and to the point: “In…
Kearny burglary suspect in custody
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A man described as a “known career criminal”…
School uniforms for ‘safety’s sake’
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – Starting this September, the borough’s public school…
Harrison children get creative
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Guess what? There really are dragons. They have…
Thoughts & Views: Hey, LEGO, put on a happy face
From the Department of You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Down under, at New Zealand’s University…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
Volunteer as advocate for elderly To the Editor: Every day across the country and in our…
N. Arlington man wrote, starred in first film
By Angelica Rebozo Observer Correspondent Wednesday May 29 was a regular business day for most of…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield’s local access TV station (Ch. 35 Comcast; Ch. 30 Verizon) is now offering a…
Several local grid standouts get one last chance
Play for East squad in 20th Robeson All-Star Classic By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer…
Lyndhurst Post 139 wins tourney in Scranton
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Just how confident is Lyndhurst American Legion Post…
Kearny’s Koziel earns six medals at NJSIAA Meet of Champions
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer A year ago, when he was a freshman at…
2 boys bitten by pit bull; dog quarantined
A dog that, police say, bit two 12-year-old boys in Lyndhurst last Tuesday, June 11, was…
Obituaries
Anthony Abridello Anthony Abridello, 72, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 8, in Hollywood, Fla.…
A right to be proud
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The sculptures have been constructed — and…
KPD: Teen accosted on way to school
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Police last week arrested a local man on charges…
Meadows site on EPA study list
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A former industrial tract in the Kearny meadows,…
Community garden takes root
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The garden is growing. Drivers traveling southbound on…
Hail to the new chief
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – At age 37, he’s the newest –…
Dredging of mudflats to begin next month
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – A plan for cleaning up the lower 17…
Middle School will now enroll 6th-graders
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Starting in September, the Belleville Board of Education will…
Thoughts & Views: Snooping makes the world go round
There’s been a lot of gnashing of teeth over The Guardian’s revelations about how Verizon –…
WE’VE GOT MAIL: Avoid meat, live longer
To the Editor: This week’s issue of Time magazine brings more documentation that vegetarians live longer…
A day to remember for these active seniors
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent Three West Hudson residents were among Hudson County’s 2013 Seniors…
KPD blotter: ‘Career criminal’ hunted
Kearny police are investigating two burglaries that occurred last week, one to an East Midland Ave.…
‘Cultivate body & mind to serve God’
The following is an interview with Swami Mukundananda by Nilima Mehra, producer with Global TV Network…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield’s local access TV station (Ch. 35 Comcast; Ch. 30 Verizon) is now offering a…
Golden Griffins get chance to shine on big stage at Meet of Champions
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It would be hard to argue with the success…
Nutley’s Papaccio gets drafted by Cubs
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Giuseppe Papaccio spent most of Saturday morning following…
Belleville volleyball team enjoys super season
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After seeing most of the 2012 version of Belleville…