State to study problem bridges

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  Two long-neglected Passaic River vehicular bridges have been targeted for rehabilitation or replacement by a…

New superintendent expected soon

BELLEVILLE –  More than 40 educators have applied for the position of superintendent of schools for the Belleville public school district,…

Pettigrew picked to lead Council 11

KEARNY –  Civil Service Council 11, the union that represents nonuniformed civilian employees and crossing guards in Kearny, has elected…

Brothers rescue robbery victim, cops say

NORTH ARLINGTON – Two brothers, both in law enforcement, were credited with thwarting a would-be street robbery in the…

A gift to make someone smile

The Smile and Implant Center, Kearny, is offering holiday gift certificates for tooth whitening, cosmetic dentistry, a professional cleaning and even…

KPD: Arrested in stolen Mercedes

A 2008 Mercedes-Benz parked in the lot near Applebee’s and Burger King on Passaic Ave. at 3 a.m. last Wednesday…

around town

Belleville  Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., holds its monthly breakfast Sunday, Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to noon.…

Kearny grapplers prep for solid season

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Tony Carratura is a wrestling lifer. The veteran Kearny High School wrestling…

Kearns out as QP grid coach

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The revolving door at Queen of Peace continued to spin out of control…

Maroon Raider wrestlers more than ready

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer The Nutley High School wrestling team is getting the opportunity of a lifetime…

Chiropractic treatment of back pain

Dr. Louis Stimmel, D.C. – Harrison Spine & Rehabilitation Chiropractic is a health care profession dedicated to the…

Obituaries

Frank Choffo I  Frank Choffo I passed away peacefully at home Dec. 2 surrounded by his loving family. He…

Then & Now

    This stately home, known as the Gen. Alexander Macomb House, stood at 125 Main St. in Belleville,…

Take precautions if you’re expecting a delivery, HPD says

HARRISON – The Christmas Grinch has been busy in Harrison this season. Police said that during…

Nutley PD: Beware of Yuletide scammers

NUTLEY – It may be holiday time but gremlins are out to spoil the festivities of…