Month: October 2014

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Although he’s a key player on one of the top high school…

Sports

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…

Relief for commuters

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – After what Lyndhurst Mayor Robert Giangeruso characterized as “33 years of starts…

Convicted in mortgage swindle

A Belleville man was among three defendants convicted earlier this month in federal court for their roles in a $15…

Walmart is keeping cops busy

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Walmart in Kearny is conveniently located on Harrison Ave., with…

2011 layoffs affirmed

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Four former Kearny workers, including a union chief, have lost the first…

Go pink at St. Michael’s

Don your favorite pink attire and join St. Michael’s Medical Center for a Breast Cancer Awareness Month event — Breast…

Cops thwart jewelry robber

HARRISON – Last Tuesday, Oct. 14, happened to be the birthday of a woman visiting Harrison but it was…

2 adults found dead

BELLEVILLE – Police are investigating what they characterized as a murder-suicide in Belleville. Katherine Carter, spokeswoman for the Essex…

Arrest in sex case & more: NPD blotter