Four Belleville police officers were among five men arrested Monday, Dec. 5, in the aftermath of…
Day: December 7, 2016
Benjamin Pezzolla, brother of Observer GM Robert Pezzolla, dead at 82
Benjamin A. Pezzolla (Benny), the brother of two local businessmen – Robert P. Pezzolla, general manager…
Kearny wrestling coach Carratura dies
It was learned early Monday morning with incredible sadness that long-time Kearny High School wrestling coach…
Local veterans speak out on protections for Old Glory
As might be expected, veterans’ advocates in The Observer coverage area applaud, in principle, President-elect Donald…
Schuyler Co. 2 carries long family legacy
NORTH ARLINGTON — This is the story of a volunteer fire company that is celebrating its centennial…
KPD: Sometimes, things can get UGGly
Another “routine” traffic stop led to the arrest Nov. 26 of a motorist with a car containing…
Boat storage fire was arson, cops say
LYNDHURST – As families were making last-minute preparations for the Thanksgiving holiday, one or more mischief…
Will you puh-leeze protect your cars?
KEARNY – A Newark man, released from prison Oct. 31 after serving a sentence for a…
Holiday crackdown on drunken drivers
KEARNY — Starting this Friday, Dec. 9, and continuing through Jan. 1, Kearny police will participate in…
Holocaust Museum trip an eye-opener for kids
HARRISON – “So much better than I expected,” said sixth-grader Maria Navarrete. For seventh-grader David…
Nutley’s Rogers expected to announce run for Gov this week
Nutley Commissioner and retired police Lt. Steven L. Rogers has called a press conference for noon,…
Turmoil dictating global policies
By Ron Leir As we mark the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec.…
Obituaries for 7 Dec. 2016
Arlene M. Kapuscenski Arlene M. Kapuscenski died Nov. 17. She was 66. Arlene was a longtime…
Kardinal boys’ revamped hoop lineup shoots for respectability
The Kearny High School boys’ basketball team enjoyed a successful season in 2015-16, winning 16 games…
Golden Bears look to improve on McGuire’s first year
It’s not known who was the first person to issue the idiom “Every cloud has a…
Kearny girls’ basketball team should be athletic and quick
The Kearny High School girls’ basketball team posted a competitive 13-13 record last year in a…