Kearny deals with blizzard’s aftermath

‘We had all the plows, and the public works crews, not to mention, salt and fuel,…

Photos from Kearny crossing guard Betty Regan’s retirement ceremony

Coming in this week’s edition of The Observer, we’ll have a story about the retirement of…

Teachers declare impasse in talks

KEARNY –  Things have gone from bad to worse in contract talks between the Kearny Board of Education and…

KPD: You’re on ‘Candid Camera.’ Don’t smile.

Three female employees of Walmart were arrested Jan. 14 after one of them allegedly used a cell phone to film…

Teen charged in armed robbery: KPD

KEARNY –  A 17-year-old Kearny youth was arrested and charged with armed robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm and possession…

They are appreciated

KEARNY –  Kearny’s newest police recruits, with tutelage by veteran cops, are undertaking patrol duties on local streets after having successfully…

Milestone planning starts now

KEARNY –  It’s still a year and two months away but Kearny is gearing up now to mark…

KPL tribute to American classic

KEARNY –  There’s a new permanent exhibit at the Kearny Public Library, and even if you are not a…

KPD: Roundabout route from Walmart to jail

Two shoplifting suspects who fled Walmart by car were arrested Jan. 10 after being nabbed on the Newark side of…

Nearly 6 decades of criminal acts: KPD

Two drug-possession suspects top the list of recent Kearny arrestees: One, because he reportedly has a record dating back nearly 60…

Kearny wrestling team makes strides toward respectability

The Kearny High School wrestling team is certainly going through some growing pains. “We have a young team,” said assistant…

Station back on track?

KEARNY –  He still hears that train acomin’. At last Wednesday’s annual reorganization meeting, Mayor Alberto Santos took the…

KPD: Bloomfield woman had 7 warrants

At approximately 9 p.m. on Jan 2, Officer Jason Rodrigues responded to Walmart to take into custody an alleged shoplifter who…

Deja vu all over again. Again.

KEARNY –  Yes, faithful readers, that is the same mugshot that accompanied last week’s Kearny police blotter — at which…

Bagpipes & vocalizing amplify reorganizing

KEARNY –  When the Kearny municipal government held its 2016 reorganization last week, they did it in style, with…