Marching in March

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY –  The Nutley Irish American Association last week introduced to the public the…

Massa out; Fife stays in

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  One mayor was displaced and an acting mayor became permanent following municipal elections held…

2 killed in Rt.21 accident

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  BELLEVILLE –  Authorities continue to investigate a fiery multi-vehicle crash that killed two…

Longtime retailer bids adieu

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  One of Kearny’s few remaining longstanding retailers is closing. Mace Bros.…

2 young jaywalkers injured

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – Two township youngsters were reported to be recovering from injuries sustained when…

Water rates going up again

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  To plug a deficit in its water utility account, the Town…

Nutley man is suspect in multiple thefts

A Nutley man is being held as a suspected serial “snatch and grab” thief allegedly linked to nearly 30 thefts…

Thoughts & Views: The debt we owe is forever

The poem that accompanies this column was found among the papers of the late Luke A. Kenney of Nutley. I…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

FOOD FOR THOUGHT To the editor:  Children who start their school day without a healthy meal are much…

Lock your cars when you park, cops warn: NPD blotter

After five reports of burglary to motor vehicles during the past week, Nutley PD issued a public advisory recommending that…

Flames rip through Kearny home

Top photos, KFD; bottom, by Karen Zautyk  Fire gutted a single-family home on Garfield Ave. at…

Hsieh is Harrison’s top realtor

Rosa Agency Inc. announces that Aina Lin Hsieh has passed $10.5 million sales volume mark for 2014. According to New…

Firepit Quality Meats offers take-home BBQ & lots more

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  NORTH ARLINGTON –  John Patoilo, owner of Firepit Barbecue, says over the…

around town

Belleville  Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., continues its Pajama Story Time program Tuesday, Nov. 18, at…

Lyndhurst wins NJSIAA cross country title again

Golden Bears romp to 2nd straight North 2, Group I title By Jim Hague  Observer Sports…