‘Mining’ North Arlington’s past

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON– Let’s begin with real estate: Back in 1668,…

At last, new apts. for seniors

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Some five years after the project was conceived,…

She gets 10 years for ordering ‘hit’

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – She had already bought the dress. A classic black…

Want to fight a fire? Hit the remote

  NORTH ARLINGTON– The alarm sounds: a house fire. The volunteers spring into action, arrive at…

No Nutley veteran forgotten

  NUTLEY – A formerly longtime Nutley resident got a surprise visit recently from township representatives…

Keeping you safe while you’re holiday shopping

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Shoppers have enough to worry about during the…

Chain retailer eyed for Passaic Ave. mall

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If all goes well, Kearny can expect to…

Thoughts & Views: The world mourns the passing of Mandela

  The world experienced a great loss Dec. 5 with the death, at age 95, of…

Fish ‘swap’ proposed for Passaic anglers

NEWARK – The whole proposition sounds fishy to lots of people but the folks dropping the…

News from the Nutley Police blotter

Dec. 5 At 9:14 p.m., police were called to a Glendale St. location on a report…

Around Town

Belleville Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., announces the following programs: • Saturday Storytime and Craft…

Kardinals reshuffle the deck to remain competitive

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer A year ago, veteran Kearny High School girls’ basketball…

Belleville turns to Stoeckel to lead Bucs’ boys’ basketball team

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Once again, the Belleville boys’ basketball head coaching position…

Lyndhurst girls’ hoops squad moves forward with new coach Cousins

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After several years toiling in the retail business,…

Highlights from the Harrison Police blotter

Dec. 5 At about 6 a.m., police said an unattended Mercedes Benz was reported stolen from…