By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – It may require an extended backstop at Harvey Field to…
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Legion seeks new members
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Last August, The Observer carried our feature story on the…
Teens for Jeans big hit
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The suggestion came from English teacher Kathy Williams but once it…
2nd time around for council pick
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – It’s back to square one for members of the Kearny governing…
Will town privatize water system?
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – On March 1, Kearny Water Superintendent and Licensed Water System Operator Richard…
Brand-new cars go up in flames
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Last Thursday, for the second time in five days, township firefighters…
Bust alleged repeat drug offender
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A Kearny man, arrested in January on drug charges, was busted again…
Fire fatality under review
BELLEVILLE – The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death of a Belleville resident found dead in his…
Thoughts & Views: Don’t gamble on park’s future
Okay, Gov. Christie, Assemblyman Prieto and Sen. Sweeney, I call your collective bluffs. It’s time to put all your cards…
Death was ‘self-inflicted,’ police say
BELLEVILLE – The lifeless body of a Belleville man was found outside his house on Hill St. in the…
Cops break up narcotics operation
BLOOMFIELD – Armed with a battering ram, Essex County sheriff’s officers and Bloomfield police last week forced their way through…
Unneeded meds welcome 24/7 at HQ
Got any unneeded or out-of-date medications at home that you’ve been meaning to dispose of? Now you can do exactly that…
KPD: Axe & you shall be seized
At 4 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 1, KPD Officer Patrick Becker, responding to a report of a suspicious person lurking near…
Tasty treats from Silver Lake Association
BELLEVILLE – Want to prepare a special delicacy for an Easter holiday meal for the family? How about…
around town
Belleville Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., holds its monthly breakfast Sunday, Feb 15, 9 a.m. to noon.…