KPD takes a bite out of crime
Suggestion to The Observer from Kearny Police Chief John Dowie regarding the regular round-up of crime…
Even Hopkins raved about this show
By Ryan Sloan Now that its TV run is over, it’s time to expose a…
Then & Now
The date is sometime during World War II (the front of the bus…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., hosts its monthly breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 17,…
Lyndhurst boys win NJSIAA North 2, Group I state championship
First time for Golden Bears since 2010 By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Andre Francisco…
Kearny, Harrison soccer: Moving on once again
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The NJSIAA state soccer playoffs have moved into the…
QP football: Home game in state playoffs
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Robert Kearns decided to return to his…
Obituaries
Frances A. Oldknow Frances A. Oldknow (nee Winship), 84, of Ocean Grove, formerly of Kearny, died…
News from the Nutley Police blotter
Nov. 8 A motor vehicle stop on Passaic Ave., at 1:16 p.m., led to the arrest…
Chief retires after 4 decades as a cop
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – Starting pay was $9,500, a few cops…
Christie & Giuliani in Harrison
HARRISON – Gov. Chris Christie’s campaign bus rolled into Harrison last Friday, the last of…
S. Kearny robbery suspect nabbed
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Following an extensive investigation, Kearny police identified…
The ‘spirit’ of American Legion
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent HARRISON – I went ghost hunting last week. I even…
School district widens peanut ban policy
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – The Lyndhurst Board of Education is going the…
How vets can defend themselves at home
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny hosted a regional conference for New Jersey…