Here’s a club that never stops working
By Ron Leir LYNDHURST – It’s a safe bet that members of the Lyndhurst Women’s Club…
The KPD gets its man
By Karen Zautyk KEARNY – In last week’s Observer, which went to press May 27 because…
‘Love Ya Babe’
By Lisa Pezzolla This column is dedicated to the memory of Anthony C. Tortoreti, who died…
News reports from around the globe
While local news stations were busy reporting on Anthony Weiner’s weiner (how can you NOT know…
We’ve Got Mail
To the Publisher: We just wanted to thank “Darryl” (who informed us that he is a…
2 more admit guilt in ATM skim scam
By Karen Zautyk NEWARK – Two additional defendants in a scheme to obtain account information from…
Sex offender to be extradited
KEARNY – Kearny police reported the arrest last week of a Rhode Island registered sex offender…
Bloomfield gets a taste of Broadway
By Anthony J. Machcinski A bit of Broadway came to Bloomfield on Sunday as Broadway performer…
A bridge too low; a truck too high
NUTLEY – If you are driving near the trestle over Franklin Ave. at High St., be…
Around town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library announces its schedule for its Monday Afternoon at the Movies program: June…
Golden Bears end season with tough loss to West Essex
Lyndhurst enjoys another 20-win campaign under coach Servideo By Jim Hague The Lyndhurst High School baseball…
Season to remember for Lyndhurst track
By Jim Hague Tom Shoebridge was asked to put to words the season that his Lyndhurst…
Uncharacteristic year for Nutley baseball team
By Jim Hague When the high school baseball season began in early April, Nutley head…
Why you need umbrella coverage
By Randy Neumann When writing a financial plan for a client, we go through a discovery…
Obituaries
Robert M. Kratt Robert M. Kratt, 91, of Dunedin, Fla., formerly of Harrison and Verona, passed…
‘Financial Aid Fairs’ at HCCC
Hudson County Community College will conduct a series of “Financial Aid Fairs” to assist prospective…
Discover the Great Outdoors – here in N.J.
TRENTON – June is Great Outdoors Month, and the state Department of Environmental Protection is urging…
NJMC’s free programs for seniors
LYNDHURST – Area seniors will have the opportunity this summer to take in tango virtuosos,…
Upcoming programs at NJMC
On Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m., a free concert for seniors will be held at…
Traffic Alert!
NJDOT announces weekend closure of the Route 7 Wittpenn Bridge The New Jersey Department of Transportation …
Wreaks havoc in stolen cop car
By Karen Zautyk KEARNY – In one of the more bizarre stories thus far this year,…
Bringing 9/11 home to kids
By Ron Leir BLOOMFIELD – As the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the World…
Borough to submit layoff plan to state
NORTH ARLINGTON – The Borough Council has approved a workforce reduction plan that would see eight individuals…
A healthy outlook for Nutley
By Karen Zautyk NUTLEY – When it comes to promoting health and fighting obesity, this township…
Kearny honors the brave
Scenes from the town’s annual Memorial Day parade, held last Thursday evening on Belgrove Drive. Photos…
A few professional gripes
Today’s column is about journalists. Writing about your peers is always a risky business, because they…
We’ve Got Mail
To the Publisher: I write regarding your May 25 article concerning the charges against Rev. James…
Hunt is on for 2nd burglary suspect
By Karen Zautyk KEARNY – Last week, The Observer reported on the arrest of a 37-year-old…
Police chase ends in Clifton crash
By Karen Zautyk NUTLEY – A Paterson motorist who allegedly attempted to run over a police…
ScareKrow and DeLacey bring southern ‘twang’ to the Garden State
By Anthony J. Machcinski A modern version of the southern rock style mixed with the influences…