KPD Bloody mess-up at Walmart
The report came in at 10:57 p.m. on Dec. 1: Large fight at Walmart. Turned out it…
Charged in bank robbery spree
KEARNY – The suspect in the Nov. 29 robbery of the Provident Bank in Kearny, arrested in…
Going home, going home …
By Karen Zautyk The other day, zipping through the TV channels in search of anything other…
Obituaries for 14 Dec. 2016
Ann Lawless Ann Lawless (nee Berry) of Harrison died at home surrounded by her loving family…
New coach, new spirit with North Arlington girls’ hoops
Karissa DePena is only 25 years old. She’s only a few years removed from being a…
NA boys’ basketball: Totally new blue crew
When veteran basketball coach Rich Corsetto arrived at his first day of practice with his North…
‘Family atmosphere’ carries Lyndhurst girls’ basketball squad
It’s John Cousins’ fourth year as the head coach of the Lyndhurst High School girls’ basketball…
BCPO: 4 Belleville cops arrested in North Arlington
Four Belleville police officers were among five men arrested Monday, Dec. 5, in the aftermath of…
Benjamin Pezzolla, brother of Observer GM Robert Pezzolla, dead at 82
Benjamin A. Pezzolla (Benny), the brother of two local businessmen – Robert P. Pezzolla, general manager…
Kearny wrestling coach Carratura dies
It was learned early Monday morning with incredible sadness that long-time Kearny High School wrestling coach…
Local veterans speak out on protections for Old Glory
As might be expected, veterans’ advocates in The Observer coverage area applaud, in principle, President-elect Donald…
Schuyler Co. 2 carries long family legacy
NORTH ARLINGTON — This is the story of a volunteer fire company that is celebrating its centennial…
KPD: Sometimes, things can get UGGly
Another “routine” traffic stop led to the arrest Nov. 26 of a motorist with a car containing…
Boat storage fire was arson, cops say
LYNDHURST – As families were making last-minute preparations for the Thanksgiving holiday, one or more mischief…
Will you puh-leeze protect your cars?
KEARNY – A Newark man, released from prison Oct. 31 after serving a sentence for a…