HARRISON – See that creature in the photo at top right? That is the beloved and legendary “Pig Chicken…
Month: July 2014
Doggedly pursuing animal complaints
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Summer has barely begun but already Kearny has seen plenty of…
Thoughts & Views: Two bullets, 10 million dead
There was a seismic change to the world on June 28. Didn’t notice anything? That’s okay. The change occurred 100…
CORRECTION
Photos in last week’s entertainment story on The Whiskey Café were not properly attributed. Louise Surace…
‘Novelties’ & smoke shop had folks fuming
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny residents have apparently been spared the appearance of an “adult novelties”…
More than a fender-bender
KEARNY – As motor vehicle accidents go, the one pictured here may not appear very serious. But…
School board post open
The Belleville Board of Education is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the board, following the resignation of member…
‘Rectify’ explores life after prison
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent Imagine what it must be like knowing you’re innocent of a crime.…
Doran’s return still up in the air
HARRISON – Whether Harrison Schools Superintendent James Doran will return to his job remained in limbo as of last week. Board of…
Breathtaking Manhattan views prevail at Battello Restaurant & Catering
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent JERSEY CITY – The views at Battello are stunning. In fact,…
KPD: Beware of phone scam
Kearny detectives are investigating the attempted extortion of more than $1,300 from a local woman by telephone scamsters, one of whom…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., hosts: • The Mad Scientist’s Laboratory on Tuesdays at…
Nutley’s Montgomery named Observer Female Co-Athlete of the Year
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Grace Montgomery never thought she was doing anything special. The recent Nutley High School…
Local MMA fighter wins her first bout in debut as a pro
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Kearny resident Katlyn Chookagian spends most of her time working as a bartender at…
Farinola takes over as girls’ soccer coach at North Arlington
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Dan Farinola already had been one of the busiest coaches around, coaching…