By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – In 1800, the Passenger Pigeon was considered…
Month: September 2012
Discarded wood pile ignites behind house
KEARNY – Advice on home renovations: If that work is producing debris, make sure the…
Correction:
In last week’s story about Roche, Nutley site, the amount cited for the tax abatement is…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
Dear Editor: I have been a volunteer at Oakeside Cultural Center in Bloomfield for many years…
Back to drawing board to lure Passaic Ave. redevelopers
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A hoped-for makeover of Kearny’s waterfront district – buoyed…
Prostate cancer and you
By Jeff Bahr Observer Correspondent As men age, their bodies become susceptible to an ever…
The world is her canvas: budding Belleville artist ready to make it big
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Vivid colors courtesy of dazzling brush…
Tips for businesses run by minorities and women offered in Kearny
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you’re a minority member or woman…
Lyndhurst chef cooks up a storm in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’
By Jeff Bahr Observer Correspondent Chef Justin Antiorio, 30, of Lyndhurst, has kept his…
Armed man subdued after wild car chase, stabbing
At 4:50 p.m. Nutley Police were called to the parking lot of a Franklin Avenue bank…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is offering help with information about benefits and services available…
Kearny residents participate in second annual Bicycle Safety Fair
After last year’s inaugural event was rained out, the Kearny Police Department gave its annual Bicycle…
Lyndhurst girls’ soccer squad off to solid start
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Lyndhurst girls’ soccer head coach Kim Hykey didn’t know…
Vikings move on without graduated standouts
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It’s never easy when a soccer team loses a…
Kearny’s Pesantez off to torrid start continued next page Kearny junior forward Andres Pesantez. Photo by
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Before the 2012 high school soccer season began, Kearny…
Real Estate Review: Is now the time to downsize?
For many families, this month brings with it some significant milestones. Teenagers across the country…
Obituaries
GRACE BIVONA Grace (Gratzo) Bivona, 90, died on Sept. 11 in the Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel.…
Belleville Police blotter
Sept. 13 Ernest Truss, 41, of Belleville, was arrested at 11:47 a.m., for possession of drugs.…
THEATER Etiquette
More than 11.5 million people will attend a Broadway show this year. Millions more will…
Kentucky Care campaign renewed
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Once again, The Observer is counting on the generosity of…
Roche’s pledges ease pain
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – The township’s biggest taxpayer is trying to make…
Kearny High opened on time but it sure wasn’t easy
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – It was touch and go…
Port Authority sets up new $66 million command center
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Somewhere in Jersey City — for security reasons, the…
Kearny man admits to bomb hoax
Last Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 24, 2011 – a man phoned the New Jersey Office of…
Katrina survivor calls Belleville home
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Contributor BELLEVILLE – Hurricane Katrina struck roughly seven years ago. Aside…
Testing the ‘waters’ of controversy at Nutley’s Liquid Church
By Jeff Bahr Observer Correspondent Liquid Church, a Christian worship group that adheres strongly to…
Correction:
On The Observer’s issue of August 29, 2012, the Belleville Center landlord’s name was misspelled, his…
We need to call upon a real leader
What we need, ladies and gents, is a true world leader A gentle reminder: Tuesday, Nov.…
At long last, Coptic Church wins right to build dome
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – After many months and hundreds of pages worth…
‘80s dance at Kearny LCCC for scholarship fund for late Kardinal wrestler
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer In February of 2003, Kearny High School wrestler Dawayne…