Obituaries

Steven Riley Steven Richard Riley, 59, of Lorton, Va., passed away peacefully on May 6 at…

Nutley police blotter: Resident reports suspected fraud

May 24 A resident reported a suspected fraud to police, saying that someone had obtained their…

Paroled killer in drug bust

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A 68-year-old North Arlington man, busted by Kearny…

Hunt is on for serial bandits

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – In early February, two bandits held up a…

Feeling about aid isn’t mutual for Kearny

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Frustrated by what it perceives as Harrison’s failure to…

Giangeruso team wins by 3-1 margin

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – A slate headed by sitting Mayor Robert Giangeruso…

One more year in Harrison for Lady Liberty

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Lady Liberty Academy Charter School of Newark, which…

Lyndhurst woman indicted in 2M bank fraud

A Lyndhurst woman was indicted last week for her alleged role in what U.S. Attorney Paul…

Thoughts & Views: Still seeking answers, 4 decades later

It sounds like something from a “CSI” episode, but it’s not fiction. And though the story…

News from the Kearny Police blotter

Recent reports from the Kearny Police Department blotter included, but were not limited to, the following:…

Highlights from the Nutley Police blotter

May 17 At 2:05 p.m., a River Road business owner reported the theft of a 4-foot…

Around Town

Belleville The annual Belleville/ Bloomfield Memorial Day observance will be held on Monday, May 27. There…

News from the Kearny Police blotter

Kearny Police Department blotter included, but were not limited to, the following: May 14 At 8:45…

Blue Tide volleyball bunch comes close to shocking the world

Upsets St. Peter’s in county semifinals, then falls to Bayonne in finale By Jim Hague Observer…

NA hoop coach Walsh resigns

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Dave Walsh was approached 10 years ago by then-North…