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…

Obituaries

Joyce Lodato Angelo  Joyce Lodato Angelo, of Newark, entered into eternal rest after a short illness on Friday, April…

Pet Valu opens in Lyndhurst

Pet Valu opened its doors Saturday in Lyndhurst. Here are images from the store’s Grand Opening.

Eagle Scout eyes new mission

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  In June, senior Steve Koziel will graduate from Kearny High School…

Warring districts end feud

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  EAST NEWARK –  Threats by East Newark to send its high school-age students…