Kearny detectives are investigating the attempted extortion of more than $1,300 from a local woman by telephone scamsters, one of whom…
Day: July 2, 2014
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., hosts: • The Mad Scientist’s Laboratory on Tuesdays at…
Nutley’s Montgomery named Observer Female Co-Athlete of the Year
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Grace Montgomery never thought she was doing anything special. The recent Nutley High School…
Local MMA fighter wins her first bout in debut as a pro
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Kearny resident Katlyn Chookagian spends most of her time working as a bartender at…
Farinola takes over as girls’ soccer coach at North Arlington
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Dan Farinola already had been one of the busiest coaches around, coaching…
Missing girl returns/ NPD blotter
A Nutley teen reported missing on Thursday, June 26, is back safe, police said. Eva Simon, 14, returned home on…
Then & Now
The ‘Then’ photo, from what was apparently a local postcard, is not dated, but those postcards…
Breast cancer survivor celebrates with SMMC patients
Newark resident Elsie Best celebrated five years cancer-free this June by bringing presents to those undergoing cancer treatments at St. Michael’s…
Third Wave Café marks grand opening
Third Wave Café, 525 Riverside Ave., Lyndhurst (near King’s Court), celebrated its grand opening on June 28, with Mayor Robert…
Ready to handle dental emergency?
Little Johnny comes running in from the backyard, his brand-new permanent tooth in his hand. What do you do? Your…
Obituaries
Bret Allan Shugrue Bret Allan Shugrue, 54, of Honesdale, Pa., formerly of Kearny and Florida, died unexpectedly June 21…