NA’s Nardini earns 3 gold medals at Bergen County championships

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer Truth be told, Cristina Nardini always thought she would become a soccer standout.…

Safely in custody

KEARNY –  One day after warrants were issued for their arrest, two burglary suspects were in Kearny police…

Obituaries

Lawrence J. Fallon  Lawrence (Larry) J. Fallon, entered into eternal rest on May 8 at University Hospital. He was…

Mini-dental implants are a natural choice for a natural look

Imagine being able to laugh, talk and live with comfort and confidence. The Smile and Implant Center, 837 Kearny Ave.,…

St. Michael’s takes aim at diabetes treatment

Starting this fall, St. Michael’s Medical Center (SMMC) will implement a medical “home” at the hospital’s Primary Care Center for patients…

Getting to the root canal of case

    By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY–  By gum, here’s a story to sink your teeth…

Then & Now

    In honor of Memorial Day 2014, we bring you a ‘Then’ photo of Memorial…

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Video shows overturned ambulance in Lyndhurst

Many thanks to Steven Greco for allowing us to use his video. We’re grateful.  

BREAKING: Ambulance involved in crash in Lyndhurst

LYNDHURST — An ambulance was involved in a crash earlier today on Ridge Road, according to…

Harrison police seek suspects in two armed robberies

HARRISON – Police are seeking suspects in two armed robberies that happened a little more than…

No language barrier

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  “Permanezca en la cocina mientras esta friendo o cocinando con aceite…

‘Can’-do spirit aids pantries

    By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – Six area food pantries are the beneficiaries of…

Trial date for Kearny’s Leadbeater

    By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent KEARNY –  John Leadbeater, a former Kearny Town Councilman and a…

Lady Liberty moving on

    By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  HARRISON –  After a three-year sojourn across the county line, Lady…

Relay will light up the night

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY– Come this Friday night, and all through the dark hours until Saturday morning,…

NAPD: Bank heist foiled

    NORTH ARLINGTON–  “If you see something, say something.” A concerned citizen heeded that advice, and North Arlington…

Thoughts & Views: Sealing up the borders of our minds

There’s been a lot of talk among our lawmakers these days about how the U.S.A. should restrict the flow of…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

‘DON’T BE MISLED BY CAMPAIGN’ To the Editor:  As a cofounder of Belleville United Coalition, a growing grassroots…

KPD: 1 suspect, 6 hours, 3 arrests

At 7:30 a.m., May 2, Kearny police headquarters received a call about a suspicious individual, wearing gloves and possibly trying…

Walker’s potential realized in ‘Brick Mansions’

    By Anthony J. Machcinski  Observer Correspondent  Sometimes you just don’t know what you have until it’s…

The Observer: 127 years of news coverage

By Anthony J. Machcinski  Observer Correspondent  For over 127 years, The Observer has been the leading resource for…

Around Town

Belleville  Belleville High School Music Department presents an instrumental music concert, featuring the BHS orchestra, chamber orchestra, concert band and wind ensemble,…

Then & Now

  The lovely red brick building with the white Doric columns has stood on Kearny Ave.…

North Arlington golf team heads to NJSIAA state sectionals

    By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Dan Farinola knew that when he took over as head…

Versatility a key for NJCU local trio

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer While most of their baseball comrades in the New Jersey…

Kearny’s ‘No-Hit Kid’

Sawyer fires third no-hitter of season in county tourney opener By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer …

Burger Bound arrives in Kearny

    One of the latest trends in the new American restaurant landscape is the stylish winebar- burger-joint-milkshake restaurant. What…

Obituaries

Jaime Arevalo Jaime Arevalo died suddenly at home on May 6. He was 89. Born in Argentina,…