By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – After months of wrangling with his employer, the Kearny Board of Education,…
Day: October 28, 2014
New high school VP named
KEARNY – A 13-year school employee has been promoted to vice principal assigned to Kearny High School. Paul Measso,…
Lottery for senior apts. next month
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – The town’s first affordable residence for senior citizens at 774 Harrison Ave.…
Heroin/gun rap for felon
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – When Kearny Vice Squad detectives busted a Newark…
Clerk for Kearny doc stole 500G
NEWARK – A woman who had worked as a receptionist at a Kearny medical office pleaded guilty last week to…
Thoughts & Views: Ebola: More questions than answers
It’s not often that I agree with Chris Christie, but on the issue of mandatory isolation for certain persons returning…
CLARIFICATION
Last week’s opinion column “Gov’t stumbles threat to Republic?” was written by Ron Leir. His name…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
THANK YOU! To the editor: Queen of Peace Rosary Society Annual Tricky Tray met with success and much…
Borough voters getting school question
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – A court ruling has cleared the way – over objections…
Teenager Tayla Grace prepares for big time in music world
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent Sometimes, when 17-yearolds sing, it’s nice — but there’s only so much…
Don’t expect cops at grid games
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – On Saturday, Oct. 17, the normal presence of local bluecoats to…
Once around the park, please
HARRISON – Northbound traffic on Davis Ave. in Harrison has been detoured around West Hudson Park for several months pending…
KPD: A formula for crime
If you see the gentleman in the photo accompanying this week’s blotter — particularly if you see him in…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., hosts a Saturday craft program on Nov. 8 at 3…
Kearny is ‘Soccertown, USA’ for a reason
Boys’ and girls’ teams both win Hudson County Tournament championships By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer…
Harrison native Martino a credit to athletics, academics
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Although he’s a key player on one of the top high school…
Kearny’s Rodriguez becomes instant quarterback in big win
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The entire Kearny High School football season was hanging in the balance. The…
Chiropractic treatment of auto injuries
Injuries to the neck and back as a result of a motor vehicle accident can leave patients with serious…
Diabetes screening
St. Michael’s Medical Center will offer free blood pressure and glucose screenings on Friday, Nov. 14, from…
Obituaries
Joseph P. Bradley Joseph P. Bradley, 41, of Stirling, formerly of Kearny, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 9, at…
Residents cautioned by cops on home burglaries: NPD blotter
The Nutley Police Department is warning residents to be wary of suspicious activity around their homes, given a higher than…