The year 2011 has not been a good year for the meat industry. There were more…
The Observer Staff
Man sought in attempted armed robbery
It failed for lack of a key. Police said a man hoping to rob the AutoZone…
The Benjamins win over Lyndhurst fans
By Anthony J. Machcinski Not everyone has the opportunity to have The Killers, Louis Prima, Lionel…
Fixing the road that takes a pounding
By Anthony J. Machcinski Many Kearny residents might be unable to answer the question, “Where…
Harrison Police Blotter
Dec. 28 Four vehicles parked in a private parking lot were burglarized. Among the items stolen…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library announces the following schedule for its Monday Afternoon at the Movies: Jan.…
Kearny boys’ basketball team looks for improvement
By Jim Hague The Kearny High School boys’ basketball team is definitely a work in…
Lyndhurst girls’ hoop squad rolls out to 5-0 start
By Jim Hague With several key players returning from a 14-13 squad a year…
Tough early going for Blue Tide boys’ basketball squad
By Jim Hague Nick Landy knows that it’s only a matter of time before his…
Stretch – because it’s good for you
Most of us are aware that stretching plays a vital role in our exercise regimen,…
A New Year’s wish list of employee retirement plans
By Randy Neumann Here we are at the beginning of the New Year, a time…
Obituaries
Lori A. McGuire Lori A. McGuire, 56, died at home on Dec. 28. She was life-long…
Top news stories reported in 2011
Compiled by Jeff Bahr & Anthony Machcinski January New Year’s 2011 literally came in…
New ‘high-end’ digs coming soon?
By Ron Leir HARRISON – Another real estate project is on the drawing board for…
Cops, Firefighters get X-mas gift
By Ron Leir KEARNY – For cops and firefighters expecting to lose their jobs or to…