By Anthony J. Machcinski KEARNY – The smell of burned wood still lingered in the…
The Observer Staff
Planners focus on ‘eyesore’
By Ron Leir KEARNY – As a gateway approach to Kearny, it’s an embarrassing “eyesore,”…
One-tank trips: ‘Steely’ resolve at Bethlehem, Pa.
By Jeff Bahr Forged from steel In the 1982 song, “Allentown,” singer Billy Joel laments…
Tanning salon owner won’t throw in towel
By Jeff Bahr NUTLEY – The tanning salon where Nutley’s infamous “tanning mom” Patricia Krentcil…
Labor rally held at local factory
By Anthony J. Machcinski KEARNY – The daily routines of Schuyler Ave. residents in…
Job opportunities knocking in Kearny
By Ron Leir KEARNY – Out of work? Looking for a better job? Not sure…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
To the editor: The firefighters of Kearny did an incredible job of responding to a terrible…
‘Shady’ treatment for tan salon
As I watched the “tanning mom” story unfold I wondered how long it would take until…
OOPS…
A May 9 story in The Observer about the non-renewal of two school administrators misstated the…
Belleville Police Blotter
June 15 A nurse at Clara Maass Hospital contacted police with a complaint of a “disorderly…
Local film puts watchers in the ‘Danger Zone’
By Anthony J. Machcinski Imagine waking up in a totally white room while having no…
Kearny’s new librarian looks to bring entire community under one roof
By Ron Leir KEARNY – You can probably find him in the card catalog under…
Around Town
Kearny • The Kearny Public Library is proud to extend our Museum Pass program this summer…
Kearny’s Adamek wins another big boxing tune-up
By Jim Hague NEWARK – The sport of boxing isn’t exactly a beauty pageant. You…
Locals shine at Robeson Classic All-Star grid game
By Jim Hague EAST ORANGE – The Williams brothers, namely Dorion and Dorsey, have been…
Kearny freshman Koziel wins three medals at NJSIAA Meet of Champs
Competes in wheelchair events; places in five events By Jim Hague Although he was born with…
What is the truth about investing?
By Randy Neumann Most of the change we think we see in life is due…
Obituaries
Chester Anthony Chinsky Chester (“Chet”) Anthony Chinsky, age 89, died in Ponte Verde Beach, Fla., on…
‘SCRAPPY’ CHRISTIE TALKS TO “FIGHTERS’ IN LYNDHURST
By Anthony J. Machcinski Despite a postponement due to a scheduling conflict and then, a…
Trailers done but still empty
By Ron Leir KEARNY – The temporary portable classrooms at Kearny High School are,…
Nutley ‘tanning mom’ headed for grand jury
By Jeff Bahr The case against Nutley’s infamous “tan mom” Patricia Krentcil was referred…
There’s more to this tractor-trailer at Clara Maass than meets the eye
By Jeff Bahr High-tech minimally invasive surgical procedures require high-tech training that is ever-evolving. Receiving…
Bump in the road for guidance counselor
By Ron Leir KEARNY – ‘Bumping” is a process that occurs when a public employee…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
New York City Mayor Bloomberg’s decision to ban supersized sugary sodas has resurrected the age-old debate…
Will Housing Authority ever get a new boss?
By Ron Leir HARRISON – For nearly two years the Harrison Housing Authority has been without…
Returning writer wows kids at alma mater
By Anthony J. Machcinski After a 26-year hiatus, Anna Prokos returned to her…
JohnClaude still open for business
By Anthony J. Machcinski Despite “For Lease” signs on its front windows, JohnClaude Exclusive Catering is…
Going for a ‘spin’ will get easier
It’ll be easier for customers to tote laundry to and from a Belleville laundromat now that…
Around Town
Kearny • The Kearny School district will present a townwide jazz concert on Wednesday, June 13,…
Nutley native Gomez drafted by Marlins
Former DBP and Vanderbilt infielder gets call in sixth round By Jim Hague As the…