Facing morals charges

KEARNY –  A 37-year-old man who thought he was sending nude photos of himself via cell phone to a…

It only takes a cartoon

In the aftermath of the massacre at the satiric French publication Charlie Hebdo and, subsequently, the attack at a kosher…

Kitchen fire quickly contained

HARRISON –  A fire at D’ Carbon, a Peruvian barbecue restaurant at 506 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. North, last Monday…

News from the Nutley police blotter

Between Jan. 3 and 9, Nutley PD responded to 27 auto accidents, 36 medical calls, 15 disputes and suspicious…

around town

Belleville  Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., holds its monthly breakfast Sunday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. to noon. Admission…

Nutley girls’ hoop squad experiences growing pains

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Larry Mitschow knew this was going to be a tough season for…

Kearny coach Hill reflects on late father

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Growing up as a female athlete in a male-dominated world in highly competitive Harrison…

Kearny’s Baez comes of age in a hurry

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer Joe Baez knew that this was going to be a crucial…

Join the Lions & become a volunteer

ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a full roster of “New Year, New You” health and wellness events…

Bianchi focused on meadows redevelopment, spending checks

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  NORTH ARLINGTON –  North Arlington selected a group of new professional staffers at the…

Obituaries

Gregory S. Cerstvik Gregory S. Cerstvik, of Newark, entered into eternal rest, after battling cancer at his sister’s house…

Have you seen this alleged NA shoplifter?

On Jan. 7  at 5:20 p.m., an individual described as a white man,  approximately 5’10” with short…

NA Senior Center being kept open through Thursday for residents who need warmth

North Arlington Borough Administrator Steve LoIacono announced Thursday, Jan. 8, that, “Due to severe cold and…

Break-ins disrupt holiday week

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  HARRISON – In the 24 years that his family has operated Fulger’s Golden…

4-year contract for cops

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  NORTH ARLINGTON –  The borough has nailed down a new labor pact…