By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A fire in the Kearny meadows last…
The Observer Staff
The Bravest and The Finest
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – As they do annually, members of the…
Feds nix money for Kearny firefighters
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If Kearny wants to hire new firefighters, it won’t…
Thoughts & Views
Accentuate the negative Definition of pes-s-mism (ps-mzm) n.: A tendency to stress the negative or…
Food importer gets taste of Sandy’s wrath
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – After building a $14 million a year importing…
‘Once on This Island’ coming to Kearny
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny High School will usher in spring by…
Drug bust tops news from KPD blotter
An ongoing KPD Vice Squad investigation into drug trafficking from a Highland Ave. residence has led…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Irish American Association is sponsoring a trip to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston and…
Red Bulls begin home schedule with new roster, coach, GM
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The New York Red Bulls had a…
Plenty to remember from local winter sports campaign
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Now that the NJSIAA wrestling championships have been completed,…
Nutley’s Trombetta overcomes injury to earn state medal
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Bobby Trombetta had begun his senior wrestling season…
Obituaries
John Burke Jr. John “Jack” Burke Jr. 67, of Hazleton, Pa., formally of Kearny, passed away…
Many left homeless by Harrison fire
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON — Occupants of three multi-family residences were left homeless by…
Have you seen this man?
Belleville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in tracking down a suspected serial bank…
Belleville beefs up street patrols
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Don’t be shocked if you see more cops with…