Hudson County Community College will assist prospective students in becoming better acquainted with the school and…
The Observer Staff
Mtn. Lakes killer ID’d as Kearny man
By Karen Zautyk KEARNY – On Friday afternoon, as police from various jurisdictions headed…
Out on bail, he targeted 9 more banks
By Karen Zautyk A Newark man who was released on bail after being arrested for…
Residency law changed to achieve more diversity
By Ron Leir KEARNY – When Kearny Firefighter Martina Smith was hired in 2009, she…
Wireless firm withdraws tower plan
By Ron Leir BLOOMFIELD – The cell tower battle is over . . .…
Book is just what the ‘Doc’ ordered
By Karen Zautyk LYNDHURST — ‘You could take 100 people,” Paul “Doc” Gaccione told us…
Armed robbery at Nutley store
By Karen Zautyk Nutley police are hunting three men who robbed a Centre St. convenience store…
Get the job done!
By Lisa Pezzolla Why do we procrastinate? Why do we put off what needs to be…
Fetch, Bullet, fetch!
Last week, I noted my deep affection for animals (except monkeys; monkeys creep me out; they…
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To the Publisher: I’ve always respected Karen Zautyk and her excellent reporting. I still do, but…
Four Loko gets two locos arrested
By Karen Zautyk KEARNY – Add one more to the Asking-to-be-Arrested file. Actually, make that two…
‘Fallen Blue Heroes’: Portraits in courage
By Anthony J. Machcinski It’s no secret that violence in America has risen…
Around town
Belleville St. Anthony of Padua Church, 63 Franklin St., Belleville, will have its 110th anniversary celebration…
Golden Bears enjoy dramatic turnaround
Boys’ soccer team goes from winless to state playoff contender By Jim Hague The high…
Fifty years of soccer memories in Kearny
By Jim Hague It was the fall of 1961. Roger Maris was chasing Babe Ruth’s…