Plenty to remember from local winter sports campaign

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Now that the NJSIAA wrestling championships have been completed,…

Nutley’s Trombetta overcomes injury to earn state medal

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Bobby Trombetta had begun his senior wrestling season…

Obituaries

John Burke Jr. John “Jack” Burke Jr. 67, of Hazleton, Pa., formally of Kearny, passed away…

Coming up in the March 13 edition of The Observer …

Coming up in the March 13 edition of The Observer, there’s a lot of news about…

BREAKING: Major fire in Harrison

HARRISON — Updated at 4:30 p.m. A six-alarm fire is still giving firefighters trouble on Frank…

BREAKING: Youtube video of Harrison fire

BREAKING: Youtube video shows violent backdraft that injured firefighters at Harrison fire

Observer readers: Harrison should ban smoking in parks

The Observer’s informal, online poll reveals most believe Harrison should ban smoking in town parks. In…

Many left homeless by Harrison fire

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON — Occupants of three multi-family residences were left homeless by…

Have you seen this man?

Belleville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in tracking down a suspected serial bank…

Belleville beefs up street patrols

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Don’t be shocked if you see more cops with…

Volunteers sought to aid abuse victims

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Domestic violence. It’s one of those topics all over…

‘Tanning Mom’ prepping for her close-up?

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY — Patricia Krentcil (a.k.a. The Tanning Mom) scored a victory…

Business to Business: One for Entrepreneurship

By Laurie Perrone Observer Correspondent It is a refreshing course of events when a businessman like…

A fresh attitude for the future with sound experience

Laurie Perrone Observer Correspondent N.J. Democratic gubernatorial aspirant Sen. Barbara Buono made a campaign stop in…