The poem that accompanies this column was found among the papers of the late Luke A. Kenney of Nutley. I…
Month: November 2014
WE’VE GOT MAIL
FOOD FOR THOUGHT To the editor: Children who start their school day without a healthy meal are much…
Lock your cars when you park, cops warn: NPD blotter
After five reports of burglary to motor vehicles during the past week, Nutley PD issued a public advisory recommending that…
Flames rip through Kearny home
Top photos, KFD; bottom, by Karen Zautyk Fire gutted a single-family home on Garfield Ave. at…
Hsieh is Harrison’s top realtor
Rosa Agency Inc. announces that Aina Lin Hsieh has passed $10.5 million sales volume mark for 2014. According to New…
Firepit Quality Meats offers take-home BBQ & lots more
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – John Patoilo, owner of Firepit Barbecue, says over the…
around town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., continues its Pajama Story Time program Tuesday, Nov. 18, at…
Lyndhurst wins NJSIAA cross country title again
Golden Bears romp to 2nd straight North 2, Group I title By Jim Hague Observer Sports…
Kearny’s Vega finishes NYC Marathon
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Jason Vega experienced a life-changing year in 2010. “I wanted to do…
Harrison’s Lakhrif scores goals in bunches
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Over the years, the Harrison High School boys’ soccer program has been almost…
Three local girls’ soccer teams move on
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Three local girls’ high school soccer teams have all advanced to their…
Voters: ‘Yes’ to KHS move
A school-related nonbinding public question took the spotlight last Tuesday in East Newark’s voting booths where residents were asked whether they’d…
Obituaries
Adela Asensi Adela Asensi died peacefully at home on Nov. 4. Born in La Coruna, Spain, she lived…
Wellness events at Lyndhurst ShopRite
Throughout November (Diabetes Awareness Month), ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, will host a full roster of health and wellness…
Kearny’s main library to close Monday through Wednesday for emergency repairs
The Kearny Public Library’s main facility at 318 Kearny Ave. is closing for emergency heating repairs,…
A harrowing history lesson
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Erwin Ganz was only nine when he fled Germany in…
Fire OT prompts hirings
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – After meeting in closed caucus for about an hour last Wednesday,…
Sober House ordered to pack up
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Occupants of the so-called Sober House at 2-8 Grand Place in…
7 promoted in police ranks
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Just four weeks after Commissioner John Montillo took over as public…
Nov. 12 hearing on feral cats
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Oct. 29 was National Cat Day, and Kearny feline lovers were…
Old enough to know better?
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Last Wednesday, Oct. 29, Kearny police contacted the Hudson County Juvenile Intake…
Thoughts & Views: We can all walk that tightrope
This past Sunday evening, a global audience tuned in to the Discovery Channel to watch the aerialist Nik Wallenda tackle…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
LISTEN TO THE EXPERTS To the editor: In response to Karen Zautyk’s column on Ebola, I think much…
Shoplifter had taste for fine wine: NPD blotter
A thief with a craving for the classic vino got away with a $1,900 bottle of wine from…
Cops stop menacing intruder: HPD blotter
HARRISON – An East Newark man was grabbed by cops early on Monday, Oct. 27, after police said he…
KPD blotter: Some make it easy
A township man who allegedly held a stolen cell phone for ransom and arranged a rendezvous to collect the cash…
Al Cifelli tapped as Knight of the Year
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Harrison attorney Albert J. Cifelli will be honored as Knight of the…
Ease your pain with Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture in Harrison
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent HARRISON – There’s an epidemic in this country — and sadly,…