Swimming fees lowered by Lyndhurst commissioners

By Ron Leir rleir@theobserver.com LYNDHURST — No matter last week’s nor’easter, March 20 marked the first…

LYNDHURST GOES ‘STIGMA FREE’

LYNDHURST — Fact: 1 in 4 Americans will be, at one point in their lives, diagnosed…

TIPPING THE SCALES: Lyndhurst cops bust 2 who ‘hid’ 70 lbs. of marijuana in car

It appeared that a pair of Essex County residents stopped by police had a lot of…

‘Restaurant Row’ inching closer in Lyndhurst

LYNDHURST — Is there a “restaurant row” in Lyndhurst’s future? That’s the hope of the township…

Lyndhurst prepares for 100th anniversary

LYNDHURST — Attention Lyndhurst residents and former residents: Get ready to party! The township is celebrating…

After debate & review, public can film meetings

LYNDHURST — The Lyndhurst governing body squelched an attempt by a resident to record its June…

Honored for saving Lyndhurst man’s life

LYNDHURST — It may sound cliché, but life, as we know it, can change in a…

DiLascio out as counsel to BOE, commissioners

LYNDHURST — He wasn’t running for office this time but, with a newly aligned township administration…

When the fountain flowed flakes …

LYNDHURST — Call it the case of the frothy fountain. If you walked by the fountain…

Accused druggie trapped in mudflats

LYNDHURST – An out-of-town “visitor” has been checked into another location for safekeeping after being retrieved…

LPD: Suspect nabbed in church thefts

LYNDHURST – The thief who police say allegedly pocketed the contents of the poor boxes at a…

WiFi hotspots available from LPL

LYNDHURST – Township residents who don’t have Internet access at home just got a great gift…

BCPO: 4 Belleville cops arrested in North Arlington

Four Belleville police officers were among five men arrested Monday, Dec. 5, in the aftermath of…

Remembering Pearl Harbor as 75th anniversary nears

LYNDHURST – The crew of the USS Arizona battleship was due to depart Pearl Harbor on…

Passing grade for school referendum

LYNDHURST – Municipal and school officials really did their homework on this one. And this time,…

They give their all for you …

LYNDHURST – The Township of Lyndhurst is painting part of the community red and blue in…

Special needs focus at Lighthouse campus

LYNDHURST — Having settled in as Lyndhurst superintendent of schools (having swapped places with James Corino,…

A quiet, tree-lined drug bust

LYNDHURST — A township couple was arrested last week at their Summit Ave. home in connection with…

Fire wrecks Court Ave. house

  LYNDHURST – Township police personnel responded to a report of a house fire on Court…

Liquor shoplifter sought by LPD

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

KPD: A Click-It ticket & more 

A Belleville man got more than just a MV summons when he was stopped in Kearny for…

Man charged with sex crime: BCPO

A 35-year-old married Barnegat man has been arrested and charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault and…

Fundraiser will benefit LPD’s participation in Unity Tour

The Harlem Wizards will play a combination team of Lyndhurst principals, teachers, cops and coaches at…

Fire wrecks dental office, house

LYNDHURST — A rapidly moving fire ravaged a two-and-a-half-story building on Stuyvesant Ave. in Lyndhurst during…

Friday fire destroys Lyndhurst dental office

LYNDHURST — A rapidly moving fire ravaged a two-and-a-half-story building on Stuyvesant Ave. in Lyndhurst during…

Fire damages Washington Ave. home

KEARNY – A midday fire in a two-family Washington Ave. residence on Friday resulted in significant damage…

All set for $19M referendum

LYNDHURST – The Board of Education and Township Commissioners are now officially on the same page…

Most in LPD getting pay hikes

LYNDHURST — The Lyndhurst Township Board of Commissioners voted last Tuesday to give raises to members of…

One team, three schools, three names on sweaters

Eight Lyndhurst hockey players and coach remain dedicated to one goal It’s definitely the most unique athletic…

The Radiology Center’s open MRI keeps patients free from claustrophobia

  LYNDHURST —  Your GP gives you the dreaded news: You’re going to need an MRI. Instantly, fear sets…