By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Kearny resident Katlyn Chookagian spends most of her time working as a bartender at…
Year: 2014
Farinola takes over as girls’ soccer coach at North Arlington
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Dan Farinola already had been one of the busiest coaches around, coaching…
Missing girl returns/ NPD blotter
A Nutley teen reported missing on Thursday, June 26, is back safe, police said. Eva Simon, 14, returned home on…
Then & Now
The ‘Then’ photo, from what was apparently a local postcard, is not dated, but those postcards…
Breast cancer survivor celebrates with SMMC patients
Newark resident Elsie Best celebrated five years cancer-free this June by bringing presents to those undergoing cancer treatments at St. Michael’s…
Third Wave Café marks grand opening
Third Wave Café, 525 Riverside Ave., Lyndhurst (near King’s Court), celebrated its grand opening on June 28, with Mayor Robert…
Ready to handle dental emergency?
Little Johnny comes running in from the backyard, his brand-new permanent tooth in his hand. What do you do? Your…
Obituaries
Bret Allan Shugrue Bret Allan Shugrue, 54, of Honesdale, Pa., formerly of Kearny and Florida, died unexpectedly June 21…
UPDATE: Eva Simon, 14, of Nutley found safely
NUTLEY — The Nutley Police Department says 14-year-old Eva Simon has been found safely and unharmed.…
‘Jersey Fresh’ back in town
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Kearny Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone…
Will Doran accept big pay cut?
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Will he go or will he stay? That’s what the…
Feds target laser threat to planes
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent You can call it a limited-time offer, but it’s being offered by the…
New school borders set
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Kearny Board of Education voted June 16 to set in…
Superstorm Sandy aid available
Hudson County Long Term Recovery Committee (HCLTRC) has been set up after Superstorm Sandy to support and coordinate the area’s longterm…
Taxes up, but so are public safety ranks
BELLEVILLE – Public safety personnel and capital needs are being addressed as part of the Belleville municipal budget introduced earlier…