Stepping up in the ranks

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – These days, Kearny is paying attention to its public safety personnel rosters.…

Feds say Kearny doc sought to torch his offices

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — A Kearny doctor has been indicted in Pennsylvania for…

Fire empties fast food business

LYNDHURST –  A fire erupted at a fast food eatery in Lyndhurst over the weekend, according to the Lyndhurst…

Fire roster beefed up but still shortstaffed

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – Seven additional firefighters are being hired by Kearny but, because of upcoming…

House fire quelled

LYNDHURST –  Residents of a one-family house on Fourth St. in Lyndhurst were safely evacuated during a fire that broke…

Brand-new cars go up in flames

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Last Thursday, for the second time in five days, township firefighters…

Fire fatality under review

BELLEVILLE –  The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death of a Belleville resident found dead in his…

Smoky blaze shuts Skyway

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  On Saturday afternoon, with temperatures well below freezing and the wind-chill well below…

9 displaced by Brown St. fire

NUTLEY – A fire at a multi-family residence at 12 Brown St. broke out in the early morning hours…