Thoughts & Views: Fanning the flames on social media

By now, you surely have heard of “The Ice Bucket Challenge” wherein people are videotaped pouring ice water over their heads…

Business, bikes targeted: NPD blotter

The owner of a Franklin Ave. business under construction in Nutley has been a victim of repeated breakins, according to…

‘Happy Valley’ New Netflix police show will leave you wanting more

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  Whenever Netflix releases new shows, they always put a little tag under the…

Around Town

Belleville  Belleville Elks, 254 Washington Ave., host a Type O blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 27, 5 to 9 p.m.,…

One (un)lucky dog

KEARNY –  A walk in the park turned out to be anything but for a man and his…

Maroon Raiders look to improve on gridiron

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer  The Nutley High School football team posted a 5-5 record in 2013.…

Harrison boys’ soccer team looks to continue winning ways

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The newest member of the First Family of West Hudson soccer arrived last…

Buccaneers look to gain respectability under Fischer

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer  Joe Fischer knows exactly what the new head football coach at Belleville…

Seeking buyer

Stewart’s Drive-in, a longstanding Kearny business at 938 Passaic Ave., is on the market. The property is…

Obituaries

Irene Chickene  Irene Chickene, 93, passed away Aug. 22 at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville. Visiting will…

Post 99 is 95!

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Ninety-five years ago this week — Aug. 19, 1919 — 13…

Pressing for bridge funding

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  LYNDHURST –  Lawmakers from all levels of government, led by State Sen. President…

Facing a new gun charge

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – A Kearny man, who two years ago accidentally shot himself in the…

New spin on house party

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY– A house-party host got a bit more than he bargained for when he…

Cops nab suspects in stabbing, theft

LYNDHURST – The Lyndhurst Police Department last week announced the capture of suspects wanted in connection with a stabbing at…