5 years behind bars for former councilman

Former Kearny Councilman and ex-Board of Education vice president John Leadbeater will be serving time for…

Newer cars equally vulnerable to harm

KEARNY – When the Kearny Police Department took delivery of 12 brand new Ford Police Interceptors…

HPD: 3 beat up resident

HARRISON – Independence Day holiday eve ended up badly for one Harrison resident who was reportedly…

Trying to put a lid on trash

KEARNY – Kearny Board of Health personnel have been engaged in a lot of trash talking…

New supermarket, homes coming soon

HARRISON – A new food shop and new homes are on the horizon in Harrison. At…

Obituaries in the July 13, 2016 edition of The Observer

Michael A. Toriglio Michael A. Toriglio, of Brick, formerly of Kearny, died July 9. He was…

Obituary: Christopher ‘Buddy’ McAndrews

Christopher “Buddy” McAndrews, 86, of Lauderhill, Fla., formerly of Manchester and Kearny, died Sunday, July 3,…

Minichini marks milestone

BELLEVILLE – The Belleville Police Department has a new leader. Mark Minichini, a deputy chief since…

Diverse agenda keeps council busy

KEARNY – Canines, pawnshops, road conditions, baseball and block parties all commanded attention of the mayor…

It’s official: Suez tapped to run water department

KEARNY – After months of negotiations, the Town of Kearny has concluded a deal for Suez…

KPD: An unhappy hooker?

A Kearny woman who allegedly advertised herself as having “unforgettable skills” had an unforgettable encounter with Vice…

Advancing to ‘head of the class’

He’s been in the school district for just a year but now Stephen Yurchak is running…

Pascrell bolsters local firefighting efforts

KEARNY — If you were wondering why there was a mob of people gathered in front of…

Liquor shoplifter sought by LPD

LYNDHURST – Police are looking for a trio who, they say, took part in a scheme…

2nd woman, oldest rookie join KFD

KEARNY – About four months ago, eight rookies entered the Morris County Public Safety Academy for…