By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – In the wake of December’s horrific shootings at…
Year: 2013
They can run but they can’t hide
KEARNY — Two juveniles who led police on a late-night pursuit into Harrison, and who plowed…
Nutley St. Patrick’s Parade set for March 2
The Nutley Irish American Association’s 35th St. Patrick’s Parade steps off Saturday, March 2 at…
Thoughts & Views
Silence of the damns We’ve learned that the girls at Our Lady…
An act of faith, a work of art
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent This past Sunday marked the 70th anniversary of an…
They were up to the ‘Challenge’
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — If you are in need of a bit…
2 arrested for ‘Apple picking’ in Kearny
KEARNY – Across the Hudson, where this particular crime has become epidemic, the NYPD refers to…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library announces the following schedule for its Thursday Afternoon at the Movies program:…
Kings of the ice
Nutley hockey team enjoying sensational season By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer In 2011, the…
Local sports standouts honored at Seton Hall
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Every year, for the past 21 years, Seton Hall…
NA’s Frytek comes through in the clutch
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer One by one, the members of the North Arlington…
Obituaries
Agnes Bragger Agnes Bragger (nee Hughes) of North Arlington died on Jan. 28 in Clara Maass…
One of 3 robbery suspects nabbed; 2 remain at large
Nutley P.D. responded to Washington Ave. and Rutgers Place at 3:59 p.m. on Jan. 28 on…
Jangle seeks loving home
Jangle, a 16-week-old, male domestic short hair, all-black kitten, is available for adoption at the…
Let’s give some attention to Madison
Madison (ID#84777), a medium-size, adult, female, domestic short hair cat, is currently available for adoption…
Fuzzy and Wuzzy seek forever home
Fuzzy and Wuzzy, a 5-month-old brother and sister pair, are available for adoption at the Humane…
County Superintendent steals BOE’s thunder
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A strange thing happened at last Tuesday’s Kearny Board…
Fire & ice in North Arlington
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent It was about 14 degrees, with a wind-chill factor making…
Traf fic resumes over Clay St. Bridge
It took half a year but now, finally, the Clay St. Bridge – which links…
Norcia picked for open council seat
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – It happened without discussion or debate. In…
Harrison merchant ‘unfit’ to hold liquor license
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent The N.J. Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) last week…
Four Chaplains monument dedication nears
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Everything is in readiness for the celebration of…
And many happy returns!
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Last week, Bernice Marshall, activities director at…
A salute to women in combat
Finally, another wall has fallen. That the wall had been breached in practice, if not…
KPD nabs 2 in ATM ‘skimming’
Two Canadians who had allegedly installed “skimming” devices at two area Chase Bank ATMs were arrested…
17+ years for 10 bank robberies
TRENTON – Within two months in 2008, the Commerce Bank on Kingsland St. in Nutley was…
Rt. 3 bridge blasting will impact traf fic
Lyndhurst is advising residents that a contractor soon will be blasting the foundation of the old…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., announces a new Genealogy program that will be meeting…
Nutley wins second straight Essex County wrestling title
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It’s been said that the toughest championship to win…
Popular former player Petke named as new Red Bulls coach
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer HARRISON – When Scottish soccer hero Andy Roxburgh was…