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…

Then & Now

    The southeast corner of Ridge Road and Noel Drive in North Arlington has long been…

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…