By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Just four weeks after Commissioner John Montillo took over as public…
Year: 2014
Nov. 12 hearing on feral cats
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Oct. 29 was National Cat Day, and Kearny feline lovers were…
Old enough to know better?
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Last Wednesday, Oct. 29, Kearny police contacted the Hudson County Juvenile Intake…
Thoughts & Views: We can all walk that tightrope
This past Sunday evening, a global audience tuned in to the Discovery Channel to watch the aerialist Nik Wallenda tackle…
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LISTEN TO THE EXPERTS To the editor: In response to Karen Zautyk’s column on Ebola, I think much…
Shoplifter had taste for fine wine: NPD blotter
A thief with a craving for the classic vino got away with a $1,900 bottle of wine from…
Cops stop menacing intruder: HPD blotter
HARRISON – An East Newark man was grabbed by cops early on Monday, Oct. 27, after police said he…
KPD blotter: Some make it easy
A township man who allegedly held a stolen cell phone for ransom and arranged a rendezvous to collect the cash…
Al Cifelli tapped as Knight of the Year
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Harrison attorney Albert J. Cifelli will be honored as Knight of the…
Ease your pain with Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture in Harrison
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent HARRISON – There’s an epidemic in this country — and sadly,…
From the lam to the slammer
KEARNY – The Enfamil cans can sleep soundly now on their shelves at Walmart, secure in the knowledge they…
Around Town
Belleville The fifth annual Essex County Veteran’s Day ceremony includes a tribute to the late Joseph “Joe” Fornarotto, who served…
Good news for grid locals
Nutley makes NJSIAA state playoffs; Harrison earns first victory By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer There…
Belleville boys’ soccer team keeps winning ways
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer In August, the Belleville boys’ soccer team was headed toward great things in…
Route 21 crash claims two lives Monday night
Above: The approximate location of last night’s deadly crash. BELLEVILLE — A multi-vehicle crash on Route…
Lyndhurst’s Failace makes remarkable comeback
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Jessica Failace vividly remembers the day that dramatically changed her life. “We were…
‘Sleeping Beauty’at W.H.A.T.
The West Hudson Arts Theater Company (W.H.A.T.), 65 Oakwood Ave., Kearny, continues its run of family theater stage performances with Disney’s “Sleeping…
Obituaries
Gilbert R. Anderson Sr. Gilbert R. Anderson Sr. died peacefully at the home of his daughter on Oct.…
Pedaling for pantry
ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, recently partnered with Cabot Creamery Cooperative to raise hunger awareness, with store associates and…
Ferrarro resigns, takes buyout
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – After months of wrangling with his employer, the Kearny Board of Education,…
New high school VP named
KEARNY – A 13-year school employee has been promoted to vice principal assigned to Kearny High School. Paul Measso,…
Lottery for senior apts. next month
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – The town’s first affordable residence for senior citizens at 774 Harrison Ave.…
Heroin/gun rap for felon
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – When Kearny Vice Squad detectives busted a Newark…
Clerk for Kearny doc stole 500G
NEWARK – A woman who had worked as a receptionist at a Kearny medical office pleaded guilty last week to…
Thoughts & Views: Ebola: More questions than answers
It’s not often that I agree with Chris Christie, but on the issue of mandatory isolation for certain persons returning…
CLARIFICATION
Last week’s opinion column “Gov’t stumbles threat to Republic?” was written by Ron Leir. His name…
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THANK YOU! To the editor: Queen of Peace Rosary Society Annual Tricky Tray met with success and much…
Borough voters getting school question
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – A court ruling has cleared the way – over objections…
Teenager Tayla Grace prepares for big time in music world
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent Sometimes, when 17-yearolds sing, it’s nice — but there’s only so much…
Don’t expect cops at grid games
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – On Saturday, Oct. 17, the normal presence of local bluecoats to…