17 heists & 19 years

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NEWARK – A Newark man who committed 17 armed robberies, including heists in Kearny,…

One back to work, one exiting?

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  For a decade – until his firing — Brian Doran…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

‘SOBER HOUSE’ CONTROVERSY To the editor:  It was with a heavy heart that I read the Sept.…

Thoughts & Views: The day that saw hell on earth

Oct. 8, 1871, was a really bad day for the American Midwest. As we learned Sunday at the Kearny…

‘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.…