Young Harrison squad looks to learn, grow

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer  Noel Colon thought that he had the world on a string last…

Time for the Santa Hague bag of gifts

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It’s Christmas time in the city. So it means it’s time for…

Maroon Raiders feature deep, flexible roster

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Bob Harbison has been coaching the boys’ basketball team at Nutley High School…

Obituaries

Delia Alejos  Delia Alejos died Dec. 19. She was 74. Arrangements were by the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596…

Clerks tied up, shots fired at Belleville Radio Shack armed robbery Sunday morning

BELLEVILLE — The following report was issued by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office on Sunday (Dec.…

Have you seen this alleged Nutley burglar?

NUTLEY — Police say they are investigating a diversion burglary that allegedly occurred on Fischer Ave.…

Help sought in cold case

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Somebody knows something. Six years ago, an 87-year-old man was deliberately run…

100G for Arena tax case

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  HARRISON –  Now that the state Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether…

Scammers out in force for holidays

NUTLEY –  It may be holiday time but gremlins are out to spoil the festivities of the season.…

Staffing Skyway fire-watch

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – For the first time, members of the Kearny Fire Department will…

New No. 2 has seen it all

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  LYNDHURST –  The Lyndhurst Board of Education has revived the position of assistant superintendent,…

Meet Nutley’s ‘Notables’

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY – The prolific Anthony Buccino (15 books and counting) has just published his…

Market fined for violations

KEARNY – A local supermarket was fined $700 plus court costs by Municipal Court Judge Thomas McKeon on Nov. 20…

Home for the holidays

With the holidays fast approaching, I know I speak for all my colleagues at The Observer when I wish all…