Harrison police: Scammers posing as town workers in burglary try

On June 30, shortly before 5 p.m., police responded to an apparent attempted scam by people…

State VFW picks Kane

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY – In 1969, when John F. Kane Jr. returned to his…

Old church now local landmark

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  BELLEVILLE –  For the 13th straight year, as part of the Independence…

Industrial park on road to renewal

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  A long-derelict commercial site along the Belleville Turnpike is on the…

Still working budget numbers

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  NORTH ARLINGTON –  After a lot of partisan wrangling, much of it behind…

3rd grade ‘campus’ due this fall

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  LYNDHURST –  Third-graders in Lyndhurst public schools will be on the move when classes…

Reports from the Kearny police blotter

June 26  At about 6 p.m., at Chestnut St. and Wilson Ave., Officers John Fabula and Daniel Esteves arrested…

News from the Nutley police blotter

June 29  At 7:12 a.m., police responded to an activated burglar alarm at a barber shop at Centre St.…

Thoughts & Views: We can all learn from the ‘write’ stuff

In its July 1 editions, The New York Times reported that, starting this month, the Associated Press would use computer…

Canadian imports, especially ‘Rookie Blue,’ are keeping summers free of repeat TV

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a fan of good television.…

Have a wedding, lunch or dinner at one of Bergen County’s best, Il Villaggio

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  CARLSTADT –  For years, it’s been known as one of the…

Grateful for community outreach

Members of the Hogan family and Burns family are extending their heartfelt thanks to all those friends, family…

Around Town

Belleville  As part of its Eight Great Live Monday Nights summer family series, co-sponsored by Friends of the Library, Belleville…

Kearny’s Kelly named Observer Co-Female Athlete of the Year

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Nicole Kelly’s incredible athletic career began at a very young age. “I…

Lyndhurst’s Servideo gets grand send-off

Frank “Butch” Servideo has spent most of his life involved in Lyndhurst High School athletics. Servideo was first a standout athlete…