Out of jail, serial burglar back at it again, cops say

  By Ron Leir A Kearny man who is no stranger to local gendarmes was picked…

Nutley Police Blotter

Dec. 9 Someone smashed the rear of window of a 2001 Cadillac registered to a Brookline…

Queen of Peace boys’ hoops squad moves forward with new coach McGuire

By Jim Hague Ever since he graduated from Queen of Peace eight years ago, Tom McGuire…

Nutley grid coach DiGregorio resigns after eight seasons

  By Jim Hague Steve DiGregorio knew for weeks that he was going to step down…

Lyndhurst looks to Lally to lead wrestling program

By Jim Hague Although he’s focused in establishing his chiropractic office in Wayne, Dr. Jeff Lally…

Nutley baseball standout Kraft signs with Coppin State

By Jim Hague Nutley High School baseball standout Jack Kraft already has his college plans laid…

Obituaries

Cornelius “Neil” Ford Cornelius “Neil” Ford passed away on Dec. 1, after losing his battle with…

Top 10 reasons to ‘not’ plan for retirement

By Randy Neumann Although you probably read or hear about some “Top Ten” list every other…

Lyndhurst Residents asked to vote on public referendum

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – The Committee for Better Facilities (CBF), a group of…

Nutley celebrates annual holiday tradition

By Jeff Bahr On Sunday December 4, Nutley’s biggest holiday extravaganza – the annual Tree and…

S. Kearny industrial site primed for redevelopment

    By Ron Leir A long-neglected industrial parcel in South Kearny is getting some renewed…

Gear still shaky but out on the streets

 By Ron Leir BELLEVILLE – At last, they’re on the road. The township’s seven new police…

Old Hartz site giving way to apartments

    By Ron Leir HARRISON – After years of planning, land acquisition and a stalled…

Plenty of parks … where are the kids?

When I was a kid growing up in Kearny, I remember that getting friends together for…

Kearny withdrawals court complaint after Lyndhurst makes NJMC payment

By Anthony J. Machcinski A legal battle between Kearny and Lyndhurst over a late payment owed…