NA’s Fisher captures gold in Group I pole vault

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Travis Fisher loaded up his gear and braved the bitter winter cold to…

Reilly feted as Civil Lawyer of the Year

The Hudson County Bar Association Civil Practice Committee has named Kathleen M. Reilly of Brady, Brady & Reilly as the…

Celebrate Mardi Gras at Applebee’s in N.J.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations in New Jersey invite guests to let the good times roll with a variety…

Ex-employee stole nearly 9G, cops say

A woman who had worked for a Nutley physician has been accused of stealing several thousands of dollars from…

Obituaries

Chester C. Conklin  Chester C. Conklin died Feb. 8 at Clara Maass Medical Center. He was 73. Born…

House fire quelled

LYNDHURST –  Residents of a one-family house on Fourth St. in Lyndhurst were safely evacuated during a fire that broke…

Report: 2 women arrested, charged with soliciting prostitution at Kearny clinic

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — In a professional building on Midland Ave., near the…

Seeking donations for Brown St. fire victims

The Nutley Department of Public Affairs, working in partnership with the Nutley Music Boosters Association, is seeking…

Fitness center coming; new housing under review

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – It may require an extended backstop at Harvey Field to…

Legion seeks new members

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – ­ Last August, The Observer carried our feature story on the…

Teens for Jeans big hit

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  The suggestion came from English teacher Kathy Williams but once it…

2nd time around for council pick

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  It’s back to square one for members of the Kearny governing…

Will town privatize water system?

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  On March 1, Kearny Water Superintendent and Licensed Water System Operator Richard…

Brand-new cars go up in flames

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Last Thursday, for the second time in five days, township firefighters…

Bust alleged repeat drug offender

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – A Kearny man, arrested in January on drug charges, was busted again…