EAST NEWARK – A decade after it designated a redeveloper to convert the old Clark Thread…
Year: 2017
‘On Sept. 11, 2001, I was blessed to get out alive’
By James Calautti Special to The Observer NEW YORK CITY — With the anniversary of 9/11…
Lyndhurst gears up for centennial celebration
LYNDHURST – The Township of Lyndhurst has its collective eye focused on marshaling forces for a…
KPD: Carjacker no match for 75-year-old
KEARNY – At 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, Sgt. Chris Levchak and Officers Chris Medina, Chris…
The mysteries of the universe
By Karen Zautyk Okay, I don’t know if this is fake news or not, but while…
Obituaries for 30 Aug. 2017
Gerald ‘Jerry’ D. Giacobe Gerald “Jerry” D. Giacobe, of Marlboro, died Saturday, Aug. 12, at Temple…
High expectations as always for Kearny boys’ soccer
A year ago, the Kearny High School boys’ soccer team enjoyed a memorable season, winning the…
New NA grid coach Savage finally gets chance
When your high school football program is coming off a horrendous 1-9 season and you’re the…
Blue Tide rolling toward another shot at state glory
The Harrison High School boys’ soccer team was once again one of the most powerful teams…
This week’s AroundTown
Belleville Church BBQ The Second Baptist Church of Belleville, 108 Stephens St., marks its 89th church…
THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE: No one knew firefighter gave life in line of duty in 1941 … until cadets did research
This is the story of a hero. A man who fought in two wars and then dedicated…
Could a brewery be brewing in Harrison for first time since ‘40s?
HARRISON — Is the art of beer-making about to make a return to Harrison? Seems there…
Drive sober or you will get pulled over
KEARNY — Police agencies around New Jersey — including in Kearny — are gearing up for…
Is a Harrison Parking Authority forthcoming?
HARRISON — Is there a Parking Authority in Harrison’s near future? Could be, town officials…
News in brief
Pechter’s Bakery going high tech HARRISON – A longtime Harrison business is automating but, reportedly, no…