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.…

W.H.A.T. closes season with ‘The Fantasticks’

A charming love story, magical illusions and memorable music will bring the West Hudson Arts and Theater Company’s 2013-14 season to a close…

Inserra marks 60 years in business

    Inserra Supermarkets recently marked its 60th anniversary by honoring 179 of its ShopRite associates who embody the family-owned company’s…

Obituaries

Joao Almeida  Joao “John” Almeida died May 16 at home. He was 47. Arrangements were by the…

Ambulance crash injures 5

  LYNDHURST —  An ambulance crash at the intersection of Second Avenue and Ridge Road injured five people on…

Then & Now

    Here, we have a mystery. The ‘Then’ image is from a postcard dated 1920…

The Observer is now on Google+, Instagram

The Observer is now on Google+. If you’re already a member, be sure to find us…

Harrison PD: Man’s Ford F-250 is stolen

May 10 A man told police he parked his 2006 Ford F-250, NJ registration, maroon with…

Nutley PD: Washington Ave. resident’s car gets shattered window

May 10 Police responded to a Washington Ave. location at 4:13 p.m. on a report of…

Our new sign for our new office has arrived!

The Observer’s new sign — at our new office at 39 Seeley Ave., Kearny — has…

Happy Memorial Day, one and all!

Stretching the thin Blue Line

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  HARRISON –  Harrison’s local government and the state are adamant about stretching the town’s…

Will KHS project run out of cash?

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Is the Kearny High School improvement project budget set to spiral…

Close call for 2 school kids

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  BELLEVILLE –  Potential tragedy was averted in the aftermath of the armed robbery…

Court: Red Bulls must pay taxes

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  HARRISON – A key legal referee’s call has gone against the New York…