By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After being away from the game of high school basketball for a…
Month: December 2014
NA’s girls’ hoop squad looks to new coach Lado
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Rob Lado has enjoyed a smooth transition in taking over as the…
Lyndhurst looks to improve in second year under Palek
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It’s the second year of Paul Palek’s tenure as the head boys’…
Obituaries
John R. Hodnett Sr. John R. Hodnett Sr. died Nov. 28 in Fort Laurderdale, Fla., He was 87.…
Street attack & more: HPD blotter
A man reported that he was assaulted by two men on Dec. 1, shortly after 6 p.m., at Harrison Ave.…
Police seek help locating woman last seen in Belleville
The New Jersey State Police needs help locating a missing Belleville woman. Mildred Soto, 52, was…
Driver in fatal crash found, is cooperating, officials say
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Nutley Police Chief Thomas J. Strumolo have announced…
High stakes lottery
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Close to 150 folks have entered a special lottery which –…
Cops not charged in shooting
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – An Essex County grand jury has voted not to bring…
Big bill to rid borough of sex suit
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – East Newark has agreed to pay a former civilian…
Staying safe at all times
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – Despite the dateline, this is an article for readers in all…
$1M in drugs trafficked, 31 arrests
Following a three-month cooperative investigation involving 26 law enforcement agencies, authorities last week reported they had brought down a narcotics ring operating…
Heat on the way? Library hopes so
KEARNY – It’s taken longer than anticipated but Kearny Public Library’s main facility at 318 Kearny Ave. is seemingly assured…
Keeping play areas in shape
KEARNY – Some municipal recreational infrastructure in need of attention has been addressed recently in Kearny. Several compromised park benches at…