By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – For members of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission’s…
The Observer Staff
On the face of it, ‘Scrub’ is working
TRENTON– In December 2011, the N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission launched Operation Facial Scrub, a fraud-prevention initiative…
KPD links local heist to 3 others
KEARNY – On Feb 10, two bandits, one armed with a handgun, entered Krauszer’s Deli at…
A loyal son of Harrison, Ronald Catrambone is dead at 61
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Harrison has lost a dedicated civil servant with the…
School board fills 9th seat
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Kearny Board of Education is being made…
Irish eyes smiling in West Hudson
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent On Sunday, March 10, at 2 p.m., the 40th annual…
Thoughts & Views
Don’t take away chance for residential relief In a number of waterfront communities along this side…
Correction!
In last week’s article “North Arlington’s Little Secret? The uncloaking of The Angry Coffee Bean” it…
Payless? How about pay nothing?
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY– Kearny police, investigating a Dec. 1 robbery at a local…
Around Town
Bloomfield Literacy Volunteers of America of Essex and Passaic counties, in partnership with the Bloomfield Public…
News from the Nutley Police blotter
Detectives are investigating a burglary to a Park Ave. residence reported by one of the occupants…
Kearny native Blanco has week to remember
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Most high school bowlers don’t get to experience in…
Lyndhurst’s bowling team finishes second in NJSIAA Group I
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After winning the NJSIAA North 1A, Group I state…
Highlights from the Lyndhurst Police blotter
Feb. 15 A complaint about a car blocking a driveway brought police to a Livingston Ave.…
NJIT, Engles carving successful niche out of nothing
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer NEWARK – This is a success story, a…
Obituaries
Ronald F. Catrambone Superintendent of the Harrison D.P.W. Ronald F. Catrambone, 61, of Harrison, passed away…
3 more arrests in murder of Kearny teen
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Three more men have been arrested in connection with…
Fraud ring smashed by feds
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent A Lyndhurst man was among 18 people named last week in…
Puffing in parks may be prohibited
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – So you’re a 10-year-old Little Leaguer getting up…
Town hopes to ‘fetch’ Green Acres cash
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The proposed dog park for Kearny is a step…
Year of celebration for Legion Post 282
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent HARRISON — The other day we visited Harrison Post No.…
Voters to decide on proposed $3.4M Collins Field facelift
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – Next month, a sports-minded North Arlington Board…
Thoughts & Views
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow Yes, I’m one of those perverse…
North Arlington’s Little Secret? The uncloaking of The Angry Coffee Bean
By Laurie Perrone Observer Correspondent Upon walking into The Angry Coffee Bean Coffeehouse and Café…
If you see a pothole . . . . .
KEARNY – In the old days, if you were driving around town and ran over a…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield UNICO holds its annual Charity Extravaganza Night of Pro Wrestling to benefit the Foley…
Kearny girls capture Hudson County indoor track title
Kardinals win crown for first time since 1992 By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer…
Harrison tabs new grid coach in Gallo
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When David Nankivell resigned at the end of yet…
Lyndhurst’s Alonso enjoys recordbreaking night
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The idea that Camila Alonso was approaching the prestigious…
Real Estate Review
Coccia Realty announces new vice president, branch manager Jan R. Kwapniewski, president of Coccia Realty,…