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Day: April 21, 2015
Teachers turn down labor pact
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Harrison public school teachers have narrowly rejected a new contract offer…
Carnival permit changes eyed
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – In the wake of a troubling incident at an Easter…
KPD: From cell phone to cell
A routine traffic stop led to a not-so-routine drug arrest of a Passaic man who allegedly had a considerable amount…
Another school administrator is leaving
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Turnover among administrative personnel within the Kearny public school system continues as…
Seek to name studio for beloved teacher
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – A movement is under way to memorialize a popular Belleville public school…
Phone scammers out for your cash
Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura has issued a warning to area taxpayers about telephone scam artists who are intent on getting…
Thoughts & Views: How sweet was my habit
Now it can be told: Growing up as a kid, I was an addict. Seems that I just…
St. Stephen’s hosts Four Chaplains tribute
On Feb. 3, 1943, the Dorchester was torpedoed in the waters of the North Atlantic. As the ship began…
Project Graduation volleyball set for Friday
KEARNY – Kearny’s 2015 Project Graduation volleyball tournament — an annual event — is set for this Friday, April 24,…
Wild chase of stolen car ends with arrest
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A 19-year-old from Newark ended up in the Hudson County Jail last…
Don’t be fooled by tricksters, mayor warns
Alphonse Petracco is cautioning residents to be on the watch for phone and internet scam attempts, of which Nutley…
around town
Belleville The Kevin G. Kennedy Civic Association will hold its 22nd annual scholarship breakfast May 17 at 10 a.m.…
Lyndhurst softball team prepares for another state title run
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The 2014 high school softball season was certainly a memorable one for Lyndhurst…
Say what? QP allegedly hires Dressel, then un-hires her
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It’s been stated here too many times to remember that Queen of Peace…