If the guy in the photo looks familiar, that’s because his mugshot adorned the Kearny police blotter in our Dec.…
Month: January 2016
Suspect didn’t have a prayer of escaping
KEARNY – When Kearny police, having travelled to Newark on the hunt, apprehended a suspect in two town muggings, he…
Gone with the winds
As Christmas approached, all talk appeared to be about the weather. How warm it was. How sunny. How lovely. (Though to…
‘Fake cop’ behind bars after pulling over real cop: NJSP
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent HOLMDEL – When a Nutley man pretended to be a cop by…
2 men critical after accident
HARRISON – Two men standing in the street were badly hurt after they were struck by a vehicle on…
around town
Belleville The Woman’s Club of Belleville meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse,…
Nutley could actually be better after dream season
Maryland-bound Watson leads Maroon Raiders A year ago, the Nutley High School girls’ basketball team enjoyed a miraculous dream…
Belleville wrestling program moves forward with new coach Pizzi
The Belleville High School wrestling program is undergoing another transition period, with former assistant coach Joe Pizzi taking over for Junior Nardone, who…
Buccaneers look to improve after last year’s struggles
After enduring a tough 6-14 campaign where she graduated seven seniors, Belleville High School girls’ basketball coach Liz Ramirez is taking a…
Obituaries
Alexander L. Davies Sr. Alexander L. Davies Sr. died at home on Jan. 2. He was 65.…
Calling all ‘Citizen Journalists:’ We want your work
Are you a news hound? Do you take great photos? Are you on the scene of…
Welcome to the all-new TheObserver.com
Welcome to the all-new www.TheObserver.com. Please bear with us as we are in the midst of…