By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Now appearing in highway rest areas, area airports, bus…
Year: 2014
Hope that town’s value will rebound in ‘14
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – An unhealthy combination of Superstorm Sandy and real…
Thoughts & Views: Now his voice is still; rest easy, noble sir
We live in an era where most politicians and public figures – exceptions noted –…
5 hurt in fight outside strip club, 3 critical
HACKENSACK – Three area residents were arrested in the aftermath of a brutal brawl outside…
KPD: Suspect nabbed in pipe attack
KEARNY – On Jan. 13, Kearny police responded to a report of an assault in progress…
Wax Darts, always changing, to fit mood
By Anthony Machcinski Observer Correspondent Sometimes in the music industry, keeping it simple is the…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center’s Children’s Room, 221 Washington Ave., is hosting a Hibernation…
Belleville wrestling turns its hopes to all-time legend Nardone
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When legendary Belleville High School wrestling coach Joe Nisivoccia…
Nutley wrestling: Making most of tough season
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Nutley High School head wrestling coach Frank DiPiano knew…
Lyndhurst’s Estevez emerges as go-to scorer
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Marc Estevez looked at it as a perfect opportunity.…
Welcome aboard
Mid-Realty, 575 Kearny Ave., Kearny, welcomes its newest sales representatives. From l. are: Sandy Huang, Ivette…
For high quality Italian food, it’s Centanni
By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent Starting from the bottom of the food chain in…
Obituaries
Manuel A. De Almeida Manuel A. De Almeida passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 27.…
Because of possible storm, deadlines changing this week
Because of a possible storm Sunday into Monday, the Observer’s deadlines will likely change this week…
Could a bike-share program be coming to Hudson?
The Hudson County Division of Planning, through a Together North Jersey Local Government Capacity Grant Program,…
‘Imagining’ new development
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – A,development team, reportedly backed by Chinese investors, is floating…
If you go out in the woods today …
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – On Sunday, New Jersey Search & Rescue (NJSAR)…
Project Graduation needs you
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you are a Kearny resident looking to give…
KFD aids fire-beset Union City
Last Thursday, on one of the most brutally cold nights of the year, a six-alarm fire…
Brawling at club nets 2 arrests
BELLEVILLE – Two patrons were arrested following fisticuffs at a Belleville strip club on the night…
Doing their part to feed the hungry
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – As the nation marks the 50th anniversary of…
KPD blotter: Trainyard theft derailed
KEARNY – Three New Yorkers got themselves ridden out of town on a rail, so to…
Logged in the Lyndhurst Police blotter
Jan. 21 At 8:08 p.m., police responded to a report of criminal mischief to an auto…
Thoughts & Views: I’m not ‘bowled’ over by football
Believe it or not, there are some of us who don’t give a hoot in…
WE’VE GOT MAIL: ‘LET IT SNOW….’
To the editor, So soon again, I’d like to commend Chief James O’Connor and the Lyndhurst…
Suspected burglars nabbed, NPD blotter
The Nutley Police Department has credited Bloomfield PD with making a collar about an hour after…
Out & About: Cooky teen ‘Family’ in the making
By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent With Teen Drama celebrating its fifth anniversary this summer,…
Then & Now
This photo is undated, but judging by the clothing, we guess it was…
Treating chronic head pain
The National Headache Foundation estimates that more than 29 million Americans suffer from migraines, and…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center Children’s Room, 221 Washington Ave., is hosting a Hibernation…