By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – On Sept. 11, 2001, a young boy stared out a…
Day: April 14, 2015
Health Center to open Dec.
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – It was supposed to happen April 1 but now the…
Township losing faithful civil servant
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – When she was appointed Township Clerk, her office was still in…
Shields gala upcoming
NORTH ARLINGTON – The North Arlington Knights of Columbus, Queen of Peace Council 3428, holds its 21st annual Shields Awards…
2% annual raises for cops for 3 years
EAST NEWARK – Borough police salaries are going up a bit but some of the increase will be offset…
‘Gang member,’ wanted in Va., arrested
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A “known gang member” — who was wanted by Virginia authorities…
Rooming house fire confined to 1 unit
KEARNY – A fire that started in an unoccupied room at the Hudson House rooming house Sunday evening is…
Thoughts & Views: School daze, school daze . . .
When I was a toddler, there was no such thing as pre-school or day-care. Formal education began at kindergarten, or,…
KPD: ‘Unwanted advances’ at carnival
A 21-year-old Newark man was arrested last week for allegedly fondling a 15-yearold girl on a ferris wheel at…
Prison term for protecting prostitution
A township man who was employed as a Jersey City fire inspector has been sentenced to a year and a…
Arthritis exercise
Job Haines Home, 250 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, invites the community to join its Arthritis Foundation Exercise program Wednesday, April 15, 10:30…
around town
Belleville Sons of the American Legion host an “all you can eat” breakfast on the second Sunday of each…
Take me to the river, Passaic River that is
Four local crew programs compete in Metropolitan Youth Speed Regatta By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The…
Harrison volleyball coach Landy earns 100th victory
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Nick Landy began his coaching career years ago, he never would have…
Mother-daughter combo coaching NA girls’ softball
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After having a successful softball career that ended at North Arlington High School in…