50 years ago: A death in Dallas

  This Friday is the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy on…

Community Stunned by Assassination

Memorial or requiem services held by churches of all faiths The community of West Hudson and…

Shock, Grief, Prayers!

What was the reaction of our community’s leaders and clergy to the tragic death of President…

Juneau Memorial Center dedicated

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Seventy-one years from the day it was torpedoed…

Nutley is seeking Secret Santas

    By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – ‘Tis the season for giving, but sometimes…

Home invaders targeted couple, cops say

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Police are seeking three men who they say…

Thoughts & Views: Infamous days that will live in memory

  There are certain times or dates that resonate in each of us because they affect…

Final Hudson ‘Surrender’ tally: 4,587

  JERSEY CITY – The tally is in. The Fugitive Safe Surrender program held Nov. 6-9…

Trying to be ready for any school threat

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – The Belleville Board of Education believes there is…

Expect to see windfall from billboards

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – What a difference a sign can make! Kearny hopes…

Kearny blotter: Showers & bath salts

Kearny police arrested two people in the shower this week, but before you start speculating, we…

Then & Now

        Back in the day, before ‘super’ markets, there were just normal markets…

Around Town

Belleville Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., sponsors the following programs: • Baby and & Toddler…

Harrison captures NJSIAA North 2, Group II state title with 4-0 win over Leonia

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Before his team faced Leonia for the NJSIAA…

Lyndhurst, Nutley find consolation in final grid game

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer For the teams that do not qualify for the…