Start the summer off right with the West Hudson Arts and Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) production of America’s favorite musical, “Grease.” The…
Month: June 2015
Locals shine in East’s big win in annual Robeson Classic
EAST ORANGE – Michael Ramirez played wide receiver and defensive end on a Belleville High School football team that posted…
Former Kearny grid coach Edwards now QP baseball coach
Nick Edwards just couldn’t stay away from coaching that long. Just three months after he resigned as the head football coach…
Nutley bowler Lentini tackling biggest foe: leukemia
Francesca Lentini is a vibrant, alive, energetic freshman at Nutley High School. Lentini is a member of the Nutley girls’…
Obituaries
Donald Bain Donald Bain, 83, died on June 13 at his home in Kearny. The funeral will…
Check out Springsteen journal at State Fair
For the first time ever, State Fair Meadowlands will host the New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile Museum, 1,000-squarefeet of…
Visit Cork Wines & Spirits | Harrison | 862-255-2001
Advertisement: Cork Wines & Spirits is located at 399 Somerset St., Harrison. Click on the headline…
Nutley street fair is Sunday, June 21
Nutley’s Father’s Day Street Fair will take place along Franklin Ave. on Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 5…
15-year-old Nutley girl found in Manchester
Eva Simon, the 15-year-old Nutley girl who went missing Friday night, has been located in Manchester…
15-year-old Nutley girl is missing
Eva Simon was last seen at 6:51 p.m. Friday, June 12. If you've seen her or…
Kearny Board of Education seeks candidates for open seat
The Kearny Board of Education is seeking candidates to fill a vacant seat on its board…
Town pays tribute to General Kearny
KEARNY– With five of his great-grandchildren in attendance, the Town of Kearny celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of…
S.A. duo moving to West
KEARNY – The Corps Officers of the Salvation Army of Greater Kearny are headed west. Capt. Sherry and…
“Outstanding” seniors feted
A Kearny animal advocate and two women from Harrison and East Newark, respectively, dedicated to the needs of the elderly…
New administrative team heading Lyndhurst schools
LYNDHURST – James Corino spent his first 25 years as an educator in the Lyndhurst public schools and, starting…
It’s official now: Esteves is out
KEARNY – Dan Esteves, who has failed to attend close to 60% of the meetings held by the Kearny Board…
Suspected teen burglar nabbed
KEARNY – A 16-year-old from Newark was arrested last week on criminal charges after leading cops on a 3 a.m.…
Alleged hit-and-run driver surrenders
By Kevin Canessa Jr. & Ron Leir Observer Correspondents HARRISON – Harrison police say they have arrested a…
Thoughts & Views: Chaplain gave his life for others
Recently, a friend asked me if I had ever heard of an Army chaplain who had won the Medal…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
‘CIFELLI-SHERRY WAS RIGHT ON ABOUT KEARNY’ To the Editor: I would like to thank Barbara Cifelli-Sherry for validating…
Area Dems make pitch for casino vote
A flock of Democrats in the region have attached their support for a state referendum which – if approved…
Onque: 5-plus yrs. for fraud
A Belleville man was among three persons, including his sister, sentenced last week for their roles in a $15…
More prison time for N.A. man
A 41-year-old North Arlington man has been sentenced to at least two more years in prison after he was found…
Newark man charged in home burglary
NUTLEY – Nutley police quickly apprehended a 27-yearold Newark man they said was responsible for several early morning break-ins Saturday.…
Leadbeater sentencing set for Sept. 14
NEWARK – The U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed this week that the sentencing of former Kearny councilman John Leadbeater has been…
around town
Belleville Mayor Raymond Kimble and the Municipal Council sponsor family movie nights Thursday, June 25, and Wednesday, Aug. 12, at…
Lyndhurst track program enjoys great outdoor season
Another NJIC crown to go with competitive spirit For years, Lyndhurst High School has produced track and field…
Belleville’s Jacangelo wins Yogi Berra Best Teammate award
Barbara Jacangelo has been through a lot in her young life. The Belleville High School senior has had to watch…
QP’s Negroni leaves incredible legacy with 5 gold medals in NJSIAA meets
When it comes to Natalie Negroni, it’s safe to say that soccer’s loss was track and field’s gain. Negroni…
Pummelled by rainstorm: NPD
Toppled tree limbs, several brought down by a drenching storm, caused havoc in the township recently. Nutley PD reported…