Soccer devotee imparts love of sport to youths
By Jim Hague Steve Montanino is a lifelong Kearny resident, a product of the town…
QP’s Negroni already masters the hurdles; heads to Meet of Champs
By Jim Hague After playing soccer in the fall, Queen of Peace freshman Natalie Negroni…
More thoughts on rethinking risk
By Randy Neumann A few weeks ago, I wrote a column, “The necessity of strategy,”…
Obituaries
Dorothy L. Cupka Dorothy L. Cupka, 87, of Kearny, died on May 24 at her home.…
Around Town
Harrison • A Tricky Tray fundraiser will be held for Margie Maltese at the Harrison East…
‘Bell’ weather day for Belleville
Belleville veterans, public officials and residents were at the Municipal Building last weekend to mark…
HCCC Plans Information Sessions for Prospective Students
This summer, Hudson County Community College is scheduling several information sessions this summer for local residents…
Kearny Blotter
On Thursday, May 24, Officer Dave Rakowski responded to a motor vehicle accident on Rutland Ave.…
Hawk-eyed citizen foils stolen car attempt
On May 29, at 12:33 p.m., Belleville Police officers were dispatched to the area of Main…
Nutley Police Blotter
May 31 At 2:39 a.m. police came upon Javier Rivera, 22, of Nutley, walking in the…
Chronicling The Observer’s history
By Anthony J. Machcinski On the morning of March 14, 1887, three young men…
Aiming to help veterans
By Ron Leir NUTLEY – The newest member of the township governing body was just…
Up-close & personal to learn about jobs
By Jeff Bahr BLOOMFIELD – A mix of specially selected juniors and sophomores from Bloomfield High…
Red letter day for men in blue
By Ron Leir KEARNY – For six lucky men in blue, it was a day to…