Perrone: Dispelling the misinformation about Christopher Columbus

Columbus Day is soon. And with it comes the unfortunate, familiar and sadly growing attacks on…

Work continues on Belleville parks

Futsal turf is being laid down, swing sets are being anchored in place and work continues…

Belleville boys soccer off to a fast start, ready for challenge of St. Benedict’s

As an assistant coach at Belleville for the past seven years, new boys soccer head coach…

Baseball double header upcoming for Hispanic Heritage Month

Belleville will continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with its annual softball doubleheader against a team…

Major upgrades completed at Essex County Belleville Park

The modernization of two Little League baseball/softball fields and the creation of a soccer field in…

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK — Belleville’s Love gets six sacks in season opener

Caleb Love has a list of goals for his junior season hanging on his wall. The…

Belleville PD prepares for start of new school year

The Belleville Police Department has been preparing to make the start of the new school year…

DePeñas open new location — in Dominican Republic

Allen and Naomy DePeña, founders of Zentai, are expanding — but this time, it’s far and…

Belleville football is set to turn past experience into wins

For the past two seasons, the Belleville football team and its young core has gained plenty…

ANCHOR rebate season is nearly here

The third season of the ANCHOR kicks off soon, and Belleville Mayor Michael A. Melham reminds…

Fleischman: Was Kearny Council president attempting to silence Observer editor?

To the Editor: I’m writing concerning the letter to the editor signed by the Kearny Council…

Little Bucs win title

The Belleville Buccaneers, a team of a dozen 11-year-olds, emerged as the class of the United…

HCPO: Newark man gets 25 years in prison for role in 2017 Kearny home invasion

A Newark man will spend a quarter century behind bars after a judge sentenced him to…

Belleville Historical Society, Perrone have busy 4th of July

(click on each image to see them enlarged) The Belleville Historical Society had a busy July…

Flag flown at Fort McHenry will soon soar over Belleville’s Dutch Reformed Church

A giant 8′ x 12′ American flag, which once flew above Fort McHenry, home of the…