A story in the March 12 issue of The Observer misidentified Joseph Longo as president of…
Month: March 2014
9/11 steel destined for Schuyler firehouse
NORTH ARLINGTON – It wasn’t unanimous but at least North Arlington now has selected a…
Convicted of impersonating a cop
So, a guy walks into a pizzeria and says to the staff, “I’m a sheriff’s…
Nicosia drops out of municipal race
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – A bombshell has shaken up the Belleville municipal campaign…
KHS chums are ‘The Cartwheelers’
By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent Looking to follow in the success of other two-piece…
KPD: He ran, but couldn’t hide
Just before midnight on March 11, security at Walmart reported to Kearny police that they were…
Business Review: Semiao: a lifetime of real estate experience
By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent For some, the real estate business is a way…
Then & Now
What you’re looking at on the left is the Kearny Fire Department’s…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Irish American Association sponsors a trip to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston and Mohegan…
Is it the end for Kearny’s Adamek?
Heavyweight contender suffers lopsided loss to Glazkov By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Before he…
Nutley girls’ hoops squad enjoys great season
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Larry Mitschow knew the talent of the Nutley High…
Nutley enjoys solid hockey season
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After losing nine seniors to graduation and a handful…
News from the Nutley Police blotter
March 10 Police received a report of theft of services from a Centre St. gas station…
Highlights from the Harrison Police blotter
March 13 At 7 p.m., a couple came into headquarters to file a theft report. The…
Armed robbery suspect caught
NORTH ARLINGTON – An out-of-state man was taken into custody soon after he allegedly held…
Probing public relations services
NORTH ARLINGTON – The borough’s public relations employee – who also works for Bergen County and…
Obituaries
Anthony James DeLeva Anthony James DeLeva, 55, of Lyndhurst, passed away on Thursday, March 6. He…
Free Dentistry Day
Continuing to give back to the community, Dr. Rich Ekstein of Smile Design Specialists, 312…
Harrison woman nabbed in bank jobs
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent HARRISON – A 34-year-old Harrison woman was being held in…
Hoping for tax relie f
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – With its back against the wall, Kearny’s municipal government…
Pothole needs filling? Call hotline
KEARNY – Kearny’s beleaguered public works crews have been up to their collective ears in…
Skyway in line for mid-April fix
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Better adjust your travel plans because it’s coming…
Get a feel for feline fancy: ‘Cats’ at KHS
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny High School’s upcoming spring musical is certain…
Kearny Firefighters of the Year
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – At 2 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, fire…
He came to buy tickets, got robbed instead
LYNDHURST – Two people have been arrested and a third suspect is being sought…
Thoughts & Views: Time is overdue for an accounting
In July 2013 the Kearny Board of Education – spurred on by then-Superintendent of Schools…
Woman groped in park:NPD blotter
Police are looking for a man who, they say, grabbed a woman in Nichols Park,…
KPD targets paintball perps
On the night of Feb. 18, Kearny police responded to several reports of paintballs being fired…
Tuning in to Cicada Radio
By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent With alternative and indie rock roots, Kearny’s own Cicada…
Coccia Realty agents honored
The New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) has inducted nine Coccia Realty agents into its…