Cali renewed for trash pickups

KEARNY –  The Town of Kearny has renewed its contract with Cali Carting of Kearny for the collection of…

Obituaries

Emmett H. Ball  Emmett H. Ball died June 17 at Clara Maass Medical Center. He was 85. Born…

Belleville pair in meth takedown

Two Belleville residents were among 14 suspects charged last week in connection with a multi-state drug trafficking ring that supplied large…

Free Dentistry Day at Smile Design Specialists

  Smile Design Specialists, 312 Belleville Turnpike, Suite 3B, North Arlington, had a great day meeting many new people from…

‘Joshua’s Day’ is June 25 in North Arlington; proceeds from fundraiser will benefit 6-year-old’s medical costs

The North Arlington Woman’s Club is proclaiming Wednesday, June 25 to be “Joshua’s Day.” In March…

West Hudson pols endorse DeGise for County Exec more than a year before he’s up for re-election

HARRISON — Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise accepted the endorsements of Harrison Mayor James Fife, Kearny…

Garden’s a Monarchy

KEARNY–  Right now, Monarch butterflies are somewhere along the lower Eastern Seaboard on their long annual journey north from their winter…

‘Push to tax polluters’

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – U.S. Sens. Robert Menendez and Cory Booker, accompanied by U.S. Environmental Protection…

Redistricting ‘lesson’ draws big crowd

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY — Kearny Schools Superintendent Patricia Blood unveiled her proposed redistricting plan for five newly…

All bets off now for gambling ring

Four people from The Observer coverage area, and a relative of a North Arlington elected official, are among 29 suspects…

Owner now contesting bar closing

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  A Kearny bar owner who consented to a 60-day closure after…

Back in action at Habitat property

At long last, there were signs of activity at the Habitat for Humanity’s Kearny construction site at 41 Kearny Ave.…

Up in flames

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY– A 22-year-old Kearny man was arrested last week on a charge of aggravated…

Thoughts & Views: Go ahead, make my day

So, one day I’m sitting at my desk at The Observer when there came this brief but loud noise…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

EXPECT ‘AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY’ To North Arlington High School graduates:  I want to congratulate you on your graduation…