Stories that made news locally in 2012

By Ron Leir and Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondents JANUARY In the wake of a series of…

The year in sports 2012: Webster’s passing, Harrison soccer state sectional top Sports Stories

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The calendar year of 2012 brought a wide variety of…

Probation in bomb hoax

A Kearny man who made a hoax bomb threat to the City of Passaic on Thanksgiving…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

Working on school safety Dear Editor: The tragic events that occurred in Newtown, Conn., the sadness…

Around Town

Lyndhurst Lyndhurst Knights of Columbus Special Holiday Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, Dec. 30,…

Real Estate Review: The real estate market is still warming up

After the impact of Hurricane Sandy, many are concerned about a possible drop in the momentum…

Help find Belle a home

Belle, a 4-year-old Sealpoint Ragdoll, with beautiful blue eyes, is available for adoption at the Humane…

Nutley’s wish list for Santa

  NUTLEY – Santa’s workshop must be operating at full tilt this season – just to…

Stocking drive for Sandy Shore victims

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – For those of you not already consumed…

Kearny firefighters ‘storm’ the beaches

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — Hurricane Sandy unleashed its full wrath upon New…

Another step to recognize veterans’ efforts

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – It’ll be a gathering of different generations designed…

Anticipate Koppers redevelopment plan

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny – with some assistance from other public…

Coping with another senseless school shooting

There is nothing rational to explain this past Friday’s shooting at an elementary school in Newtown,…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

Kudos to Holiday In The Park sponsors Dear Editor: On behalf of the Lyndhurst Board of…

Help Wanted! Freelance Reporter

The Observer newspaper is looking for a part-time general assignment reporter who will cover hard news…