By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Kearny Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone…
Day: June 25, 2014
Will Doran accept big pay cut?
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Will he go or will he stay? That’s what the…
Feds target laser threat to planes
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent You can call it a limited-time offer, but it’s being offered by the…
New school borders set
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Kearny Board of Education voted June 16 to set in…
Superstorm Sandy aid available
Hudson County Long Term Recovery Committee (HCLTRC) has been set up after Superstorm Sandy to support and coordinate the area’s longterm…
Taxes up, but so are public safety ranks
BELLEVILLE – Public safety personnel and capital needs are being addressed as part of the Belleville municipal budget introduced earlier…
Guilty plea in massive scam
A Lyndhurst man, owner of a Jersey City jewelry store, pleaded guilty last week to a role in what authorities…
In KPD database, they’re #busted
KEARNY – Following a nearly threemonth investigation, Kearny police have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of 158…
KHS graduation day marred by mishap
KEARNY – Two Kearny teenagers were shaken up after their vehicle was involved in an accident…
Thoughts & Views: 52 million without country to call their own
Imagine a winter scenario in which New York Gov. Cuomo is persuaded that his neighbors are meddling with the intrastate…
Longtime coach promoted in police ranks
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – He’s been a longtime West Hudson youth coach,…
A special day for N. Arlington child
NORTH ARLINGTON – A 10-year-old borough lad was the center of attention recently when he was…
It’s dinner, music & comedy … and much more, at Whiskey Cafe
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – If you’re looking for a New York City-like night…
KPD blotter: Accosted by gunman
A Kearny man was robbed at gunpoint in the early hours of Saturday, June 14, in the area of Sanford…
Brother’s Bakery is on a roll – and it takes the cake!
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you’ve ever driven past Brother’s Quality Bakery- Deli late…
News from the Nutley police blotter
June 14 A mishap, at 5:18 a.m., involving a tow truck ended up damaging a vehicle being towed, police…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., announces its Eight Great Live Monday Nights series, sponsored by…
World Cup soccer fever comes to Kearny once again
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Portugal scored the equalizing goal with just 15 seconds remaining in added…
NJSIAA honors top scholar-athletes Tomko & Ojo
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer She lettered in four different sports during her brilliant…
Locals return to St. Peter’s Prep to play football for a cause
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The 1994 NJSIAA Non- Public A state championship football game between Bergen Catholic…
Cali renewed for trash pickups
KEARNY – The Town of Kearny has renewed its contract with Cali Carting of Kearny for the collection of…
Obituaries
Emmett H. Ball Emmett H. Ball died June 17 at Clara Maass Medical Center. He was 85. Born…
Belleville pair in meth takedown
Two Belleville residents were among 14 suspects charged last week in connection with a multi-state drug trafficking ring that supplied large…
Free Dentistry Day at Smile Design Specialists
Smile Design Specialists, 312 Belleville Turnpike, Suite 3B, North Arlington, had a great day meeting many new people from…