By Jim Hague When the high school boys’ volleyball season began three months ago, Kearny…
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QP’s Momnohin living up to the meaning of his name
By Jim Hague Kevin Momnohin has an Irish-sounding name (his last name is pronounced like…
Obituaries
John A. Holle Sr. John A. Holle Sr., of Bloomfield, died tragically on June 7 from…
Optimize your employee benefits plan
By Randy Neuman In this time of corporate downsizing and restructuring, many people find themselves…
News from the Belleville Police blotter
June 7 Officers responded to 313 Union Ave. at 4:50 p.m. on a stolen vehicle report.…
Nutley Police happenings
June 6 At 7:15 p.m. police stopped a vehicle with an expired registration on Franklin Ave.…
DAWN OF A NEW ERA
By Anthony J. Machcinski A beautiful spring day greeted a small crowd who witnessed the…
Not easy being green
By Ron Leir LYNDHURST – Lyndhurst may like to call itself “Bear Country” but, unlike…
Industrial accident ends in fatali ty
By Anthony J. Machcinski An unfortunate accident at a production company in Kearny had a…
One Tank Trips: Stress relief at quaint and quiet Ocean Grove, N.J.
By Jeff Bahr The real Jersey shore If you mention the Jersey shore to almost…
Panasonic plans ‘R&D’ facility in Harrison
By Ron Leir HARRISON – It turns out that Newark won’t be reaping all the…
Time for Obama/Romney to tango a la politico
If you’re like the vast majority of middle-class Americans, you have seen your pay stagnate or…
Trees to please & kudos to library sta ff
As we soon end spring and head towards the summer — and hopefully better weather —…
Working hard to improve playtime activities
By Ron Leir Now that the warm weather has arrived, communities in the region are…
Next up for W.H.A.T. is ‘Nunsense’
By Anthony J. Machcinski The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) will conclude its…
Another season to remember for the Lyndhurst track team
By Jim Hague Before the 2012 outdoor track season began, there were a lot of…
Soccer devotee imparts love of sport to youths
By Jim Hague Steve Montanino is a lifelong Kearny resident, a product of the town…
QP’s Negroni already masters the hurdles; heads to Meet of Champs
By Jim Hague After playing soccer in the fall, Queen of Peace freshman Natalie Negroni…
More thoughts on rethinking risk
By Randy Neumann A few weeks ago, I wrote a column, “The necessity of strategy,”…
Obituaries
Dorothy L. Cupka Dorothy L. Cupka, 87, of Kearny, died on May 24 at her home.…
Around Town
Harrison • A Tricky Tray fundraiser will be held for Margie Maltese at the Harrison East…
‘Bell’ weather day for Belleville
Belleville veterans, public officials and residents were at the Municipal Building last weekend to mark…
HCCC Plans Information Sessions for Prospective Students
This summer, Hudson County Community College is scheduling several information sessions this summer for local residents…
Kearny Blotter
On Thursday, May 24, Officer Dave Rakowski responded to a motor vehicle accident on Rutland Ave.…
Hawk-eyed citizen foils stolen car attempt
On May 29, at 12:33 p.m., Belleville Police officers were dispatched to the area of Main…
Nutley Police Blotter
May 31 At 2:39 a.m. police came upon Javier Rivera, 22, of Nutley, walking in the…
Chronicling The Observer’s history
By Anthony J. Machcinski On the morning of March 14, 1887, three young men…
Aiming to help veterans
By Ron Leir NUTLEY – The newest member of the township governing body was just…
Up-close & personal to learn about jobs
By Jeff Bahr BLOOMFIELD – A mix of specially selected juniors and sophomores from Bloomfield High…