A brief visit to DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst last week allayed fears that the little…
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Golden Griffins vastly improved over a year ago
QP grid team aims for possible state playoff berth By Jim Hague The Queen of Peace…
Kearny resident Adamek fighting for chance of a lifetime
By Jim Hague Ever since he left his native Poland for a better life in the…
Blue Tide girls’ soccer turns to new coach Sacco
Former Weehawken coach takes over Harrison program By Jim Hague The Harrison High School girls’ soccer…
North Arlington boys’ soccer looks to remain solid
By Jim Hague Jesse Dembowski’s first year as the head boys’ soccer coach at North Arlington…
World of finance regulations
By Randy Neumann On July 15, 2010, the U.S. Senate, by a vote of 60-39, passed…
Obituaries
Charles J. Dutka Jr. Charles J. Dutka Jr., 80, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 28, in…
Mosquito hype? Don’t bite
By Karen Zautyk KEARNY – There were news reports last week that mosquitoes carrying the potentially…
Breaking News: FEMA aid now available in Hudson
Federal disaster assistance is now available in all 21 New Jersey counties that suffered damages during…
Breaking News: Date Change: Food Stamp Applications
The Lyndhurst Health Department will offer emergency assistance with Food Stamp Applications on Wednesday, Thursday, and…
In the wake of the storm
By Karen Zautyk Driving through The Observer’s towns Sunday afternoon was like driving through a…
Matters of life and death
By Karen Zautyk In her wake, Hurricane Irene left behind uncounted stories. But there are two…
An ark would’ve helped
By Ron Leir Hurricane Irene kept public servants jumping in Harrison, Lyndhurst and North Arlington…
Scenes from around the ‘swamp’
By Karen Zautyk The banks of the Passaic River in Lyndhurst was the place…
Goodbye, Irene
By Lisa Pezzolla I was thankful to be sitting at my desk Monday with…
We couldn’t have made it without them
This is a thank-you note. Hurricane Irene turned out not to be the completely devastating direct…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
To the Publisher: I would like to offer some advice to and information for the families…
Kearny convict killed in E. Orange escape try
By Karen Zautyk A career criminal and accused serial bank robber from Kearny, being transported…
Town, unions girding for new battle
By Ron Leir KEARNY – This town is gearing up for a second go-round with its…
Bloomfield Bravest mark promotions
The third generation of the McCarthy clan is carrying on a noble tradition.…
Reading really is fun-damental
By Karen Zautyk HARRISON – If you were passing by the Harrison Public Library last Wednesday…
Lyndhurst-rooted comedian takes West Coast by storm
By Anthony J. Machcinski Thirty-four years after Stephen Boehringer left Lyndhurst for California with his mother,…
Don’t eat the wild mushrooms!
By Karen Zautyk You can see them on the lawns and in the parks and just…
Around town
Belleville Belleville Public Library cardholders can go to the library’s website at www.bellepl.org to download a…
Maroon Raiders primed for another state playoff run this season
Nutley hopes for positive carryover from last year’s state title game appearance By Jim Hague The…
NA football team coping with damage done by Irene
By Jim Hague Anthony Marck hadn’t seen the damage himself Sunday night, but he…
Golden Bears looking to build on late season success
Lyndhurst ready to make statement with veteran grid squad By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Scott…
How to help a charity
By Randy Neumann The recent economic turmoil has forced many of our favorite charities to cut…
Obituaries
Aldona Bagniewski Aldona Bagniewski, “Mitzie” (nee Mileskay) of Harrison, beloved wife of the late Edward, entered…