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…