‘Candy bar’ suspect arrested: NPD blotter

A young Nutley man has been arrested as the suspected intruder who surprised an elderly woman in her apartment on…

Ugly symbol of bigotry

Two Belleville men were arrested last week for allegedly vadalizing vehicles at a Kearny trucking company. The owner of the company…

Who’s who of Kearny ‘celebs’ in ‘Tribute to Old Time Radio’

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Most Kearny residents are quite used to seeing Mayor Alberto…

9th annual ‘Harvest of Hope’ this week

The Connie Dwyer Breast Center at St. Michael’s Medical Center, Newark, will host its ninth annual “Harvest of Hope” Friday, Oct.…

Around Town

Belleville  The Township of Belleville hosts a Community Shredding Day for residents only (no businesses) Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m.…

Postman charged in check thefts

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier has been charged with stealing more than $20,000…

Nutley wins SEC XC championship

First league championship for cross country program in 32 years   By Jim Hague  Observer Sports…

Lyndhurst girls’ volleyball: Making strides toward respectability

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer   Alan Clements enjoyed an excellent career as a volleyball coach, first at…

Kearny’s Paiva enjoying epic scoring season

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Barbara Paiva was born in Brazil, entering a family that had a…

Obituaries

Yolonda Girdwood Yolonda Girdwood (nee Gaglio) of Kearny passed away quietly at home on Oct. 8, surrounded by her beloved…

Then & Now

  Once again, we venture into yesteryear Harrison, the specific year being 1930. The specific day, Jan.…

UPDATE: 21-year-old Nutley man charged with breaking into elderly woman’s apartment

Above: Stephen Nemec A 21-year-old Nutley man has been arrested and charged with burglary after police…

Our sign has been updated!

Here’s a look at our new sign — at our new location, 39 Seeley Ave., Kearny.

Lyndhurst hosting Columbus Day event

The Township of Lyndhurst will hold a Columbus Day celebration Sunday, Oct. 12, from noon to…

Uniform salute

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY – Currently hanging in the office of Daniel Jacoby at the Nutley Bureau…

Scouts’ mission continues

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  On March 20, 1960, the Girl Scout House in Kearny…

All creatures great and small

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  If you were out and about Saturday morning, you know that…

Perkins calls it a day

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  LYNDHURST –  Seven years after it opened its doors, a popular Lyndhurst eatery sadly…

3rd mayoral candidate surfaces

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  NORTH ARLINGTON –  When North Arlington residents go to the polls Nov. 4,…

Baubles, bangles & bail

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  “It was,” said Kearny Police Chief John Dowie, “like following a…

KPD blotter: Amend to that

A man with an apparent affection for the U.S. Constitution, but not perhaps for DWI laws, was arrested last week…

Am I worried? Not if I don’t turn on the news …

Confronted with the widespread chaos and hardship around the globe, every time I pick up a newspaper or listen to…

So ‘hungry’ for news, he takes a whole bundle, cops say

An East Orange man has been booked as a serial newspaper stealer in Nutley. On Sept. 30, Hertilus Duvelsaint, 57,…

Netflix has made watching TV unnecessary and frustrating

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  So you’ve got to wait a while before you can watch your…

Sushi Samba is worth the trip to the West Village

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  NEW YORK CITY –  If you’re a fan of sushi…

ShopRite of Lyndhurst aids food banks

ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, recently collected donations to help fill the shelves of community food programs. The “Help…

Around Town

Belleville   Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., offers the following programs. No registration is required. • Storytime…

Mid-Realty supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mid-Realty, 572 Kearny Ave., will sponsor a fun-filled family event Oct. 18 to raise funds to support local residents struggling with breast cancer.…

Good weekend of football for Lyndhurst, Kearny

Tuero earns first coaching win; Kardinals now 3-1   By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  The…