around town

Belleville  Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., holds its monthly breakfast Sunday, Feb 15, 9 a.m. to noon.…

ATM at bank compromised, police say

Something suspicious was going on at a local financial institution that prompted Nutley PD to visit on Feb. 2.…

Local wrestling teams move on to NJSIAA sectionals

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Is there a doubt about what the prominent winter sport is in…

The 700 Club welcomes NA coach Corsetto

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Rich Corsetto began his basketball coaching career 43 years ago, he never…

It’s the Blair Watson Project in Nutley, headed to Maryland

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  When Blair Watson was growing up – albeit in rapid fashion –…

Obituaries

Robert V. Connaghan  Robert V. Connaghan, 79, died on Jan. 31. Arrangements were by the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home,…

Want to eat healthy? ShopRite can help

LYNDHURST –  ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a series of nutrition and wellness events for…

Kearny’s Tom Schnauz back on small screen
with ‘Better Call Saul’

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent Had an email exchange the other day with Kearny native…

Smoky blaze shuts Skyway

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  On Saturday afternoon, with temperatures well below freezing and the wind-chill well below…

ATMs in stores targeted

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY –  If you’re a store owner who has an ATM near…

Tomko is new schools chief

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  BELLEVILLE –  Richard Tomko came up unlucky in the race for state senate…

PJs & reading: perfect together

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  EAST NEWARK –  Some folks probably were scratching their heads after seeing adults and…

Check how town’s plowing … from home

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  That big Nor’easter that was supposed to whack The Observer’s territory last…

9 displaced by Brown St. fire

NUTLEY – A fire at a multi-family residence at 12 Brown St. broke out in the early morning hours…

Serial robber gets 20-year prison term

A Newark man who robbed a Harrison pharmacy — and 10 other establishments in Hudson and Essex counties over an eight-month…

Welsh joins Brady, Brady & Reilly firm

James C. Welsh, supervising judge of compensation, has joined Brady, Brady and Reilly of Kearny as head of the…

Thoughts & Views: The world must never forget

Last Tuesday marked the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. I am embarrassed to admit that I had not…

CORRECTION

A story in last week’s issue of The Observer about the Kearny Town Council preparing to…

KPD Blotter

Jan. 24  Officer Patrick Becker, checking the registration on a double-parked vehicle at Kearny Ave. and Rose St. at…

Man charged in beating case & more: NPD blotter

A Clifton man accused of beating up a Nutley resident in the resident’s apartment last week has been arrested, according…

Adding up the benefits of calcium

Calcium, the most common mineral in the body, plays an essential role in blood clotting, muscle contraction, nerve…

around town

Belleville  Belleville Public Library and Information Center’s Children’s Room, 221 Washington Ave., announces the following activities for children: A Hibernation Party kicks…

Down it comes

          Photo by Ron Leir A demolition contractor took down the old…

Nationally ranked Red Hawks feature local talent

Kearny’s Aquino, Harrison’s Lucas playing big roles at MSU, now 20-1 By Jim Hague  Observer Sports…

Nutley hockey once again solid as a rock

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After struggling somewhat at the end of last season, veteran Nutley High School…

NA’s Fisher wins NJSIAA sectional gold in pole vault

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  The way Travis Fisher looks at it, he was born to compete…

Obituaries

Marlene J. Bartholomew  Marlene J. Bartholomew of Kearny died Jan. 28. She was 79. Arrangements were by the Armitage…

Arlington Tax & Bookkeeping Service celebrates its 3rd decade in business

KEARNY — If you’ve ever taken a ride along Kearny Ave., the sad reality is that what you see today…

Pardon us as we get a new look

We’re in the midst of giving TheObserver.com a brand new, fresh look — so please pardon…

Correction

  A story in last week’s edition misidentified the first name and job location of one…