By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Hopes by Kearny to secure a developer for the old Koppers Coke…
Day: August 26, 2014
School getting facelift
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – As summer’s clock winds down to the start of…
Too many birds of a feather flock to Nutley
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – Fire hoses didn’t work. Boom-boxes didn’t work. Will “fogging” do the…
To catch a raccoon
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – On an early August night, a few weeks ago, Kearny’s Julie Kelley…
Massa names sewer committee
NORTH ARLINGTON – North Arlington Mayor Peter Massa has appointed an eightmember committee to interview Geraldine and Truman Road residents to…
Kardinal 5K Race set for Sept. 6
KEARNY – Kearny High School is seeking entrants for its second annual Kardinal 5K, slated for Saturday, Sept. 6, with…
Alert citizen alerts the KPD
A call from a concerned citizen about a suspicious individual led to the early -morning arrest Aug. 18 of a…
Thoughts & Views: Fanning the flames on social media
By now, you surely have heard of “The Ice Bucket Challenge” wherein people are videotaped pouring ice water over their heads…
Business, bikes targeted: NPD blotter
The owner of a Franklin Ave. business under construction in Nutley has been a victim of repeated breakins, according to…
‘Happy Valley’ New Netflix police show will leave you wanting more
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent Whenever Netflix releases new shows, they always put a little tag under the…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Elks, 254 Washington Ave., host a Type O blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 27, 5 to 9 p.m.,…
One (un)lucky dog
KEARNY – A walk in the park turned out to be anything but for a man and his…
Maroon Raiders look to improve on gridiron
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The Nutley High School football team posted a 5-5 record in 2013.…
Harrison boys’ soccer team looks to continue winning ways
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The newest member of the First Family of West Hudson soccer arrived last…
Buccaneers look to gain respectability under Fischer
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Joe Fischer knows exactly what the new head football coach at Belleville…