By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – After a brutal, mudslinging campaign, Belleville Mayor Raymond Kimble will remain in…
Month: May 2014
Searing memories of long-ago fire
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Intriguing photograph, isn’t it? Who is that man? Where was that…
KPD blotter: Can you top this?
A Kearny woman who wanted to add some edible ornamentation to her homemade donuts is now facing robbery charges after she…
Thoughts & Views: A poet for Memorial Day
Joyce Kilmer, New Jersey native and long-time Garden State resident, is most famous for his poem “Trees,” memorized by…
‘Law & Order UK’ brings twists that couldn’t work in the USA
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent If you’re a fan of the “Law and Order” series…
Double duty for deli owner
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent KEARNY – How Frank Riposta, owner of D&F Deli on Davis Ave.,…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Veterans Council sponsors the following Memorial services, all scheduled for Monday, May 26: • Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover…
COUNTY CHAMPS!
Kearny softball team wins first-ever Hudson County title By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When the…
The revolving door keeps spinning with QP athletics
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer There was a meeting that took place last August, set…
NA’s Nardini earns 3 gold medals at Bergen County championships
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Truth be told, Cristina Nardini always thought she would become a soccer standout.…
Safely in custody
KEARNY – One day after warrants were issued for their arrest, two burglary suspects were in Kearny police…
Obituaries
Lawrence J. Fallon Lawrence (Larry) J. Fallon, entered into eternal rest on May 8 at University Hospital. He was…
Mini-dental implants are a natural choice for a natural look
Imagine being able to laugh, talk and live with comfort and confidence. The Smile and Implant Center, 837 Kearny Ave.,…
St. Michael’s takes aim at diabetes treatment
Starting this fall, St. Michael’s Medical Center (SMMC) will implement a medical “home” at the hospital’s Primary Care Center for patients…
Getting to the root canal of case
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY– By gum, here’s a story to sink your teeth…
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Video shows overturned ambulance in Lyndhurst
Many thanks to Steven Greco for allowing us to use his video. We’re grateful.
BREAKING: Ambulance involved in crash in Lyndhurst
LYNDHURST — An ambulance was involved in a crash earlier today on Ridge Road, according to…
Harrison police seek suspects in two armed robberies
HARRISON – Police are seeking suspects in two armed robberies that happened a little more than…
No language barrier
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – “Permanezca en la cocina mientras esta friendo o cocinando con aceite…
‘Can’-do spirit aids pantries
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Six area food pantries are the beneficiaries of…
Trial date for Kearny’s Leadbeater
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – John Leadbeater, a former Kearny Town Councilman and a…
Lady Liberty moving on
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – After a three-year sojourn across the county line, Lady…
Relay will light up the night
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY– Come this Friday night, and all through the dark hours until Saturday morning,…
NAPD: Bank heist foiled
NORTH ARLINGTON– “If you see something, say something.” A concerned citizen heeded that advice, and North Arlington…
Thoughts & Views: Sealing up the borders of our minds
There’s been a lot of talk among our lawmakers these days about how the U.S.A. should restrict the flow of…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
‘DON’T BE MISLED BY CAMPAIGN’ To the Editor: As a cofounder of Belleville United Coalition, a growing grassroots…
KPD: 1 suspect, 6 hours, 3 arrests
At 7:30 a.m., May 2, Kearny police headquarters received a call about a suspicious individual, wearing gloves and possibly trying…