2014: The year in review

Compiled by Karen Zautyk & Ron Leir  Observer Correspondents    JANUARY The revolving door on the office of…

Catch basin repairs completed

NORTH ARLINGTON –  Eighteen crumbling storm water inlets around the borough have been rebuilt, Borough Council President Al Granell said.…

Truck yard fire in South Kearny

KEARNY –  A fire wrecked several vehicles at the Sarcona truck yard in South Kearny last Thursday. Deputy…

‘The Interview’: Why did they even bother?

Having been exposed to all the hype over Sony Production Co.’s limited release of “The Interview,” I say, “Thanks, but…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

NEW YEAR’S GREETINGS FROM THE FIRST COUPLE To the editor:  On behalf of my wife Cathy…

Foot issues? A podiatrist at your service

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON –  When Dr. Paul Latora, a podiatrist, was 20, he’d…

Cardoso calls for anti-speeding remedy

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  A First Ward lawmaker is pressing for four-way stops as a…

New owner at The Smile and Implant Center

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Generations of residents of West Hudson and South Bergen counties…

around town

Bloomfield  Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., announces the following programs: The library presents its version of the traditional…

Triumphs galore in high school sports

Area teams celebrate NJSIAA state glory By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer  So what were the…

Tax break for S. Kearny industrial park

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – Still operating in Sandyrecovery mode, South Kearny’s Industrial Park is looking to…

That wasn’t Santa on the roof

A would-be burglar came up empty in a big way in Lyndhurst on Christmas Day. Police said officers responded to…

Baby burned & more: NPD blotter

An infant was burned in what Nutley PD described as a freak accident. Police responded to a River Road…

Obituaries

Nellie Dames  Nellie Dames (nee Dzekevich), 92, passed away on Dec. 25. The funeral will be from the Thiele-Reid…