By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Joe Baez knew that this was going to be a crucial…
Month: January 2015
Join the Lions & become a volunteer
ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a full roster of “New Year, New You” health and wellness events…
Bianchi focused on meadows redevelopment, spending checks
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – North Arlington selected a group of new professional staffers at the…
Obituaries
Gregory S. Cerstvik Gregory S. Cerstvik, of Newark, entered into eternal rest, after battling cancer at his sister’s house…
Have you seen this alleged NA shoplifter?
On Jan. 7 at 5:20 p.m., an individual described as a white man, approximately 5’10” with short…
NA Senior Center being kept open through Thursday for residents who need warmth
North Arlington Borough Administrator Steve LoIacono announced Thursday, Jan. 8, that, “Due to severe cold and…
Break-ins disrupt holiday week
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – In the 24 years that his family has operated Fulger’s Golden…
4-year contract for cops
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – The borough has nailed down a new labor pact…
Winter haven for Hudson homeless
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you open it, they will come. That’s what Hudson…
Cops in Essex getting Narcan
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent In April 2014, Gov. Christie announced a pilot program to equip some New…
Town awards PILOT, issues bonds
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The tax break for Kearny Point Industrial Park – or, at…
Cops ID counterfeit suspect: NPD blotter
A Newark woman is being sought in connection with the alleged use of counterfeit bills to defraud a local merchant,…
Harrison Ave. fatality
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – What began as a Harrison Ave. fenderbender ended in tragedy Friday morning…
New townhomes taking shape
Photo by Ron Leir Arlington Village Development Partners LLC is moving forward with construction of 12…
Thoughts & Views: A lion among leaders
In its editorial euology last Friday, my alma mater, the N.Y. Daily News, referred to Gov. Mario Cuomo as…
A look at probiotics and health
Unlike the bacteria that cause diarrhea, fever, and many other symptoms, probiotics are live microorganisms that may improve your health…
PBA, Red Bulls share holiday spirit
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer correspondent HARRISON – Unfortunately, 2014 won’t go down as a banner year…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., presents its version of the traditional Italian legend of La Befana with interactive…
For Weaver, it’s better second time around at QP
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Scot Weaver thought he had built something special when he first was the…
Belleville girls’ hoops: Record misleading
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The Belleville High School girls’ basketball team has posted a 1-4 record to…
NA’s Gainza enjoys scoring explosion in holiday tourney
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Rob Lado took over the North Arlington girls’ basketball program at the…
Obituaries
Charles E. Bennett Charles E. Bennett, a longtime resident of Argyle, N.Y., passed away on Aug. 22 at Glens…