Four Belleville police officers were among five men arrested Monday, Dec. 5, in the aftermath of…
Year: 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…