KEARNY – It’s time to think about getting a flu shot and the Kearny Health Department…
Year: 2017
Will 101 Kearny Ave. be used for overnight parking?
KEARNY — The fate of a municipal parking lot located in the heart of Kearny’s main…
News stories will be posted Wednesday, Sept. 27, by noon
This week's news stories will be posted here, online, on Wednesday, Sept. 27, by noon. We…
AroundTown for 27 Sept. 2017 (online only)
Belleville Garage sale More than 100 residents will be participating in Belleville’s annual township-wide Garage Sale…
The hell of 9/11/01 turned to joy on 9/21/01
Sept. 21, 2001, was my 27th birthday. Following the terror attacks just 10 days earlier, it…
Obituaries for 27 Sept. 2017
Joseph Caruso Joseph Caruso, 82, of Kearny, died Sept. 19. Arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins…
Harrison’s girls’ volleyball team off to rousing start; defeats state power Secaucus for first time in 15 years
After posting a 15-11 record last year, the Harrison High School girls’ volleyball team had higher…
History and tradition abounds in latest Nutley Athletic Hall class
Albie Hallam is now 75 years old and almost 60 years removed from graduating from Nutley…
This week’s AroundTown in full …
Belleville Anthem anniversary To commemorate the 203rd anniversary of the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by…
GAZING AT THE SUN
Elaine McCarthy and Jess McMasters have been friends for a long time. Many years ago, they…
Cardinal making first pastoral visit to Kearny Sept. 7
The calendar may indicate it’s still summer during the first few weeks of September, but at the Roman…
Towns awarded Green Acres ca$h
REGION – Public recreation in The Observer coverage area can expect to share in a potof…
Alleged child-sex predator indicted
TRENTON – A 43-year-old Belleville man, who ran a youth-sports video production company out of his…
Lyndhurst man, a firefighter, arrested on child-porn charges: BCPO
LYNDHURST — A 49-year-old Lyndhurst man who lists his occupation as a firefighter with an unknown…
Ralph Vellon, Belleville BOE trustee, dead at 60
BELLEVILLE – Ralph Vellon certainly took his civic responsibilities seriously. As a member and officer of…
Clark Thread ready for redevelopment?
EAST NEWARK – A decade after it designated a redeveloper to convert the old Clark Thread…
‘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…