The Hudson County Division of Planning, through a Together North Jersey Local Government Capacity Grant Program,…
Month: January 2014
‘Imagining’ new development
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – A,development team, reportedly backed by Chinese investors, is floating…
If you go out in the woods today …
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – On Sunday, New Jersey Search & Rescue (NJSAR)…
Project Graduation needs you
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you are a Kearny resident looking to give…
KFD aids fire-beset Union City
Last Thursday, on one of the most brutally cold nights of the year, a six-alarm fire…
Brawling at club nets 2 arrests
BELLEVILLE – Two patrons were arrested following fisticuffs at a Belleville strip club on the night…
Doing their part to feed the hungry
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – As the nation marks the 50th anniversary of…
KPD blotter: Trainyard theft derailed
KEARNY – Three New Yorkers got themselves ridden out of town on a rail, so to…
Logged in the Lyndhurst Police blotter
Jan. 21 At 8:08 p.m., police responded to a report of criminal mischief to an auto…
Thoughts & Views: I’m not ‘bowled’ over by football
Believe it or not, there are some of us who don’t give a hoot in…
WE’VE GOT MAIL: ‘LET IT SNOW….’
To the editor, So soon again, I’d like to commend Chief James O’Connor and the Lyndhurst…
Suspected burglars nabbed, NPD blotter
The Nutley Police Department has credited Bloomfield PD with making a collar about an hour after…
Out & About: Cooky teen ‘Family’ in the making
By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent With Teen Drama celebrating its fifth anniversary this summer,…
Then & Now
This photo is undated, but judging by the clothing, we guess it was…
Treating chronic head pain
The National Headache Foundation estimates that more than 29 million Americans suffer from migraines, and…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center Children’s Room, 221 Washington Ave., is hosting a Hibernation…
Lyndhurst’s bowling team captures Bergen County championship
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Bowling has always been a part of Brianna…
NA’s Vikings remain undefeated under Corsetto’s watch
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Rich Corsetto had been away from coaching basketball for…
Nutley’s Kunz proves he’s a threat on hardwood like the diamond
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer If you ask Austin Kunz what sport he’s more…
Business Review: New practice, same personality for Lyndhurst doctor
By Anthony Machchinski Observer Correspondent In April 2012, The Observer featured an article about Dr.…
Obituaries
Eleanor S. Cowburn Eleanor S. Cowburn (nee Scott), of Kearny, died at home on Jan. 23.…
Highlights from Harrison Police blotter
Jan. 21 At 7:40 a.m., police were sent to the 200 block of Dey St. on…
Now superintendent faces investigation
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Political divisions within the Kearny Board of Education…
At last, new boss at HHA
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Some three and a half years after Michael Rodgers…
4 indicted in local sex tra ficking case
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NEWARK – Four defendants were charged last week in a…
Crime alert for Nutley residents
The Nutley Police Department, along with Mayor Alphonse Petracco, is advising township residents of a…
Smoke alarms aid KFD at 3 fires
KEARNY– A cooking-related fire last week in an apartment at 51 Belgrove Drive forced the evacuation…
Goodwill: a beacon for those adrift
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Marie Mendes likes the individual attention she’s…
Trying to keep Kearny tidy & safe
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Ed and Julie Kelley are at their…
New CFO, rec leader on board
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – The borough has hired two new key employees:…