CORRECTION
Photos in last week’s entertainment story on The Whiskey Café were not properly attributed. Louise Surace…
‘Novelties’ & smoke shop had folks fuming
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny residents have apparently been spared the appearance of an “adult novelties”…
More than a fender-bender
KEARNY – As motor vehicle accidents go, the one pictured here may not appear very serious. But…
School board post open
The Belleville Board of Education is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the board, following the resignation of member…
‘Rectify’ explores life after prison
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent Imagine what it must be like knowing you’re innocent of a crime.…
Doran’s return still up in the air
HARRISON – Whether Harrison Schools Superintendent James Doran will return to his job remained in limbo as of last week. Board of…
Breathtaking Manhattan views prevail at Battello Restaurant & Catering
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent JERSEY CITY – The views at Battello are stunning. In fact,…
KPD: Beware of phone scam
Kearny detectives are investigating the attempted extortion of more than $1,300 from a local woman by telephone scamsters, one of whom…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., hosts: • The Mad Scientist’s Laboratory on Tuesdays at…
Nutley’s Montgomery named Observer Female Co-Athlete of the Year
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Grace Montgomery never thought she was doing anything special. The recent Nutley High School…
Local MMA fighter wins her first bout in debut as a pro
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Kearny resident Katlyn Chookagian spends most of her time working as a bartender at…
Farinola takes over as girls’ soccer coach at North Arlington
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Dan Farinola already had been one of the busiest coaches around, coaching…
Missing girl returns/ NPD blotter
A Nutley teen reported missing on Thursday, June 26, is back safe, police said. Eva Simon, 14, returned home on…
Then & Now
The ‘Then’ photo, from what was apparently a local postcard, is not dated, but those postcards…
Breast cancer survivor celebrates with SMMC patients
Newark resident Elsie Best celebrated five years cancer-free this June by bringing presents to those undergoing cancer treatments at St. Michael’s…