Month: September 2014

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When the New Jersey City University men’s soccer team prepared to begin the…

Sports

Nutley’s Merkle carries on rich family grid tradition

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Craig Merkle didn’t have to go far to find inspiration in becoming a…

Obituaries

Patricia Ann Caruso Patricia Ann Caruso died peacefully on Sept. 14. She was 74. Born in Jersey City,…

A healthy attitude at ShopRite

ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, and Ultra Fitness Center/ The Unique Women’s Gym recently hosted an Outdoor Exercise Extravaganza…

Public Safety

Harrison police blotter entries

Sept. 22 At about 4:35 p.m., the owner of a 2009 Hyundai Elantra came into Harrison Police HQ…

It’s been a blessing for 75 years

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – On Sunday afternoon, at a Mass of Thanksgiving marking the 75th anniverary of…

Relic is missing from church

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – A sacred relic has been purloined from Holy Cross Church in…

Ruling due on high school vote

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – East Newark wants to ask its residents, through a…

Loving life in Harrison

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – When a young Theodore Plasky moved with his mother to the Kingsland…

190M could flow to the Passaic

The Occidental Chemical Corp. has agreed to pay the State of New Jersey $190 million to resolve the company’s liability…

Public Safety

Kearny fire displaces 5

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY– A kitchen fire last Thursday temporarily displaced five persons and sent one of…

Kearny vs. Harrison at Red Bull

HARRISON – After a two-year lull, the Red Bull Arena will once again host a soccer doubleheader, matching up longtime…

Taking shape

Kearny Public Library Director Josh Humphrey stands in the nearly-completed outdoor reading garden, with plantings, bluestone pavers,…

Opinion

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