By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – The state Department of Education has assigned a monitor to oversee the Belleville…
Day: May 28, 2014
Talk about a real ‘con’ game
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent In our April 4 edition, The Observer warned readers of a new phone…
They’re on call to help seniors
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – “Do you need anything?” “How can we help?” Or maybe just,…
Season ‘opener’ for garden crew
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you grow it, they will come. That’s how the…
Seek voters’ opinion on school shift
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – Borough residents will be asked to pay extra attention when…
Nabbed in 72G I.D. theft
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Thanks to diligent police work, “a very involved” case of identity theft,…
Thoughts & Views: The world according to Hagel
In an interview with Charlie Rose aired last week on PBS, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel was explaining the…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
‘KEEP INTERSECTION CLEAR’ To the Editor: As was recently reported in The Observer, a pedestrian was struck and killed…
From Kearny to Hollywood: How Thomas Schnauz made it big on the small screen
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent If you’re a fan of “Breaking Bad” — and let’s face it,…
KPD blotter: Station robbery, MV thefts
Kearny police are working with their counterparts in Belleville to apprehend a man who assaulted and robbed an attendant at…
For nearly 95 years, Bogle Agency Insurance has been there for the community
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST — These days, when a new business opens up —…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Irish American Association sponsors a trip to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston and Mohegan Sun Casino, June 2-6. Cost…
Belleville’s volleyball team advances to NJSIAA state sectional semifinals
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer John Spina knew that his Belleville High School boys’ volleyball…
QP’s Negroni heads to state sectionals on high note
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Natalie Negroni has established herself as one of the most…
Nutley’s Mercadante belts 3-run homer, lifting Maroon Raiders to sectional semis
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer All Nico Mercadante wanted to do was make a name for himself.…