Man killed in accident

A Newark man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Franklin Ave. in…

Borough takes aim at pigeon feeders

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – If East Newark has its way, some…

Real Estate Review: Kearny realtor a success story

  Fernando Semiao and his family came to America in 1965. They originally moved into the…

Stories that made news locally in 2012

By Ron Leir and Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondents JANUARY In the wake of a series of…

Probation in bomb hoax

A Kearny man who made a hoax bomb threat to the City of Passaic on Thanksgiving…

Around Town

Lyndhurst Lyndhurst Knights of Columbus Special Holiday Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, Dec. 30,…

Real Estate Review: The real estate market is still warming up

After the impact of Hurricane Sandy, many are concerned about a possible drop in the momentum…

Help find Belle a home

Belle, a 4-year-old Sealpoint Ragdoll, with beautiful blue eyes, is available for adoption at the Humane…

Nutley’s wish list for Santa

  NUTLEY – Santa’s workshop must be operating at full tilt this season – just to…

Stocking drive for Sandy Shore victims

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – For those of you not already consumed…

Kearny firefighters ‘storm’ the beaches

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — Hurricane Sandy unleashed its full wrath upon New…

Another step to recognize veterans’ efforts

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – It’ll be a gathering of different generations designed…

Anticipate Koppers redevelopment plan

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny – with some assistance from other public…

Fire Department probes cause o warehouse fi re

A one-alarm fire at a South Kearny warehouse was quelled quickly last Wednesday. Kearny Fire Chief…

News from the Kearny Police Department

Dec. 7 At about 10 p.m., vice detectives saw three teenagers huddled together at the corner…