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Year: 2014
Obituaries
Catherine Bradley Catherine Bradley, 85, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 11. Born in…
(Updated 11/15 @ 11 p.m.) Nutley police need public’s help finding van that left scene of fatal hit and run
NUTLEY — On Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:40 a.m., Nutley police responded to a call of…
Marching in March
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – The Nutley Irish American Association last week introduced to the public the…
Massa out; Fife stays in
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent One mayor was displaced and an acting mayor became permanent following municipal elections held…
2 killed in Rt.21 accident
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Authorities continue to investigate a fiery multi-vehicle crash that killed two…
Longtime retailer bids adieu
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – One of Kearny’s few remaining longstanding retailers is closing. Mace Bros.…
2 young jaywalkers injured
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Two township youngsters were reported to be recovering from injuries sustained when…
Water rates going up again
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – To plug a deficit in its water utility account, the Town…
Nutley man is suspect in multiple thefts
A Nutley man is being held as a suspected serial “snatch and grab” thief allegedly linked to nearly 30 thefts…
Thoughts & Views: The debt we owe is forever
The poem that accompanies this column was found among the papers of the late Luke A. Kenney of Nutley. I…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
FOOD FOR THOUGHT To the editor: Children who start their school day without a healthy meal are much…
Lock your cars when you park, cops warn: NPD blotter
After five reports of burglary to motor vehicles during the past week, Nutley PD issued a public advisory recommending that…
Flames rip through Kearny home
Top photos, KFD; bottom, by Karen Zautyk Fire gutted a single-family home on Garfield Ave. at…
Hsieh is Harrison’s top realtor
Rosa Agency Inc. announces that Aina Lin Hsieh has passed $10.5 million sales volume mark for 2014. According to New…
Firepit Quality Meats offers take-home BBQ & lots more
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – John Patoilo, owner of Firepit Barbecue, says over the…
around town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., continues its Pajama Story Time program Tuesday, Nov. 18, at…
Lyndhurst wins NJSIAA cross country title again
Golden Bears romp to 2nd straight North 2, Group I title By Jim Hague Observer Sports…
Kearny’s Vega finishes NYC Marathon
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Jason Vega experienced a life-changing year in 2010. “I wanted to do…
Harrison’s Lakhrif scores goals in bunches
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Over the years, the Harrison High School boys’ soccer program has been almost…
Three local girls’ soccer teams move on
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Three local girls’ high school soccer teams have all advanced to their…
Voters: ‘Yes’ to KHS move
A school-related nonbinding public question took the spotlight last Tuesday in East Newark’s voting booths where residents were asked whether they’d…
Obituaries
Adela Asensi Adela Asensi died peacefully at home on Nov. 4. Born in La Coruna, Spain, she lived…
Wellness events at Lyndhurst ShopRite
Throughout November (Diabetes Awareness Month), ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, will host a full roster of health and wellness…
Kearny’s main library to close Monday through Wednesday for emergency repairs
The Kearny Public Library’s main facility at 318 Kearny Ave. is closing for emergency heating repairs,…
A harrowing history lesson
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Erwin Ganz was only nine when he fled Germany in…
Fire OT prompts hirings
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – After meeting in closed caucus for about an hour last Wednesday,…
Sober House ordered to pack up
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Occupants of the so-called Sober House at 2-8 Grand Place in…