On June 30, shortly before 5 p.m., police responded to an apparent attempted scam by people…
Day: July 8, 2014
State VFW picks Kane
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – In 1969, when John F. Kane Jr. returned to his…
Old church now local landmark
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – For the 13th straight year, as part of the Independence…
Industrial park on road to renewal
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A long-derelict commercial site along the Belleville Turnpike is on the…
Still working budget numbers
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – After a lot of partisan wrangling, much of it behind…
3rd grade ‘campus’ due this fall
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Third-graders in Lyndhurst public schools will be on the move when classes…
Reports from the Kearny police blotter
June 26 At about 6 p.m., at Chestnut St. and Wilson Ave., Officers John Fabula and Daniel Esteves arrested…
News from the Nutley police blotter
June 29 At 7:12 a.m., police responded to an activated burglar alarm at a barber shop at Centre St.…
Thoughts & Views: We can all learn from the ‘write’ stuff
In its July 1 editions, The New York Times reported that, starting this month, the Associated Press would use computer…
Canadian imports, especially ‘Rookie Blue,’ are keeping summers free of repeat TV
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a fan of good television.…
Have a wedding, lunch or dinner at one of Bergen County’s best, Il Villaggio
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent CARLSTADT – For years, it’s been known as one of the…
Grateful for community outreach
Members of the Hogan family and Burns family are extending their heartfelt thanks to all those friends, family…
Around Town
Belleville As part of its Eight Great Live Monday Nights summer family series, co-sponsored by Friends of the Library, Belleville…
Kearny’s Kelly named Observer Co-Female Athlete of the Year
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Nicole Kelly’s incredible athletic career began at a very young age. “I…
Lyndhurst’s Servideo gets grand send-off
Frank “Butch” Servideo has spent most of his life involved in Lyndhurst High School athletics. Servideo was first a standout athlete…