By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY — Kearny Schools Superintendent Patricia Blood unveiled her proposed redistricting plan for five newly…
Month: June 2014
All bets off now for gambling ring
Four people from The Observer coverage area, and a relative of a North Arlington elected official, are among 29 suspects…
Owner now contesting bar closing
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A Kearny bar owner who consented to a 60-day closure after…
Back in action at Habitat property
At long last, there were signs of activity at the Habitat for Humanity’s Kearny construction site at 41 Kearny Ave.…
Up in flames
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY– A 22-year-old Kearny man was arrested last week on a charge of aggravated…
Thoughts & Views: Go ahead, make my day
So, one day I’m sitting at my desk at The Observer when there came this brief but loud noise…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
EXPECT ‘AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY’ To North Arlington High School graduates: I want to congratulate you on your graduation…
KPD blotter
Two motorists were injured in a harrowing head-on collision on Route 7 in Kearny last week, and police charged one of…
News from the Nutley police blotter
June 5 A customer tried to pass a counterfeit $10 bill to pay a tab at a local…
A Memorial Tribute: Local musician Jeff Humphrey dies way too young at age 43
Kearny native loved sharing music with others By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent Jeff Humphrey loved…
SMMC affiliates with leading N.Y. medical college
St. Michael’s Medical Center (SMMC), Newark, and New York Medical College (NYMC), Valhalla, N.Y., have announced an academic affiliation designating…
Frank’s GMC: 84 years selling vehicles
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent Frank Pezzolla Sr. probably never thought that when he opened his business…
Proposed school boundary lines – K to 6
FRANKLIN: Beech St., south of Oakwood Ave. Chestnut St., south of Oakwood to Bergen Ave. Devon St., Elm…
Around Town
Belleville Toddlers to sixth-graders are invited to participate in the “Fizz, Boom, Read” summer reading program sponsored by the Belleville…
Dyl, Kelly enjoy success on field, in classroom
Top Kearny scholar-athletes have been friends since Pre-K By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The friendship…
Softball won’t be the same without ‘Coach Mac’
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer He wasn’t a very big man, but his stature was larger than…
Damiano named new Belleville boys’ soccer coach
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After a successful career playing soccer, first at Belleville High…
Davie appointed to YMCA board
Kearny attorney Ken Davie, a partner in the Harrison law firm of Cifelli and Davie, has been…
Obituaries
Diane Alvarez Diane Alvarez of Kearny died suddenly at home on June 7. Arrangements were by the Armitage and…
See Riposta for good food — or home deals
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent KEARNY – How Frank Riposta, owner of D&F Deli on Davis Ave.,…
Block Watch, Helping Hands meeting in Belleville is Thursday night at 7 at Senior Center
BELLEVILLE — The Belleville Police Department and Mayor Ray Kimble invite the public to a “Block…
Nutley PD: Resident’s credit card used improperly on horse-gambling site
May 31 A Howard Place resident reported 16 fraudulent transactions with more than $4,000 in total…
Peace & joy
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – At the corner of Kearny and Laurel Aves., there stands the…
Awards presented by the KFD
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Meritorius Acts Review Board (MARB) of the Kearny Fire Department…
Borough gets new school leader
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – Patrick W. Martin is the new superintendent/principal of the East…
A salute across the sea
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – Last Friday afternoon, a simple but moving ceremony was held at…
Belleville teen shines on NJPAC stage
A budding entertainer from Belleville is beginning to build a “show biz” resume. Belleville High School freshman Najalis Gual captured first…
Deliberations continue on 9/11 steel
NORTH ARLINGTON – As the nation prepares to observe the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, North Arlington officials remain…
Thoughts & Views: Before you take that overseas trip, read this
With the summer vacation season upon us, those of us fortunate enough to be able to afford it will be…