Around Town

Belleville  Belleville Irish American Association sponsors a trip to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston and Mohegan Sun Casino, June 2-6. Cost…

Belleville’s volleyball team advances to NJSIAA state sectional semifinals

    By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  John Spina knew that his Belleville High School boys’ volleyball…

QP’s Negroni heads to state sectionals on high note

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Natalie Negroni has established herself as one of the most…

Nutley’s Mercadante belts 3-run homer, lifting Maroon Raiders to sectional semis

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer  All Nico Mercadante wanted to do was make a name for himself.…

W.H.A.T. closes season with ‘The Fantasticks’

A charming love story, magical illusions and memorable music will bring the West Hudson Arts and Theater Company’s 2013-14 season to a close…

Inserra marks 60 years in business

    Inserra Supermarkets recently marked its 60th anniversary by honoring 179 of its ShopRite associates who embody the family-owned company’s…

Obituaries

Joao Almeida  Joao “John” Almeida died May 16 at home. He was 47. Arrangements were by the…

Ambulance crash injures 5

  LYNDHURST —  An ambulance crash at the intersection of Second Avenue and Ridge Road injured five people on…

Then & Now

    Here, we have a mystery. The ‘Then’ image is from a postcard dated 1920…

Stretching the thin Blue Line

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  HARRISON –  Harrison’s local government and the state are adamant about stretching the town’s…

Will KHS project run out of cash?

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Is the Kearny High School improvement project budget set to spiral…

Close call for 2 school kids

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  BELLEVILLE –  Potential tragedy was averted in the aftermath of the armed robbery…

Court: Red Bulls must pay taxes

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  HARRISON – A key legal referee’s call has gone against the New York…

Kimble, Kennedy & Longo victorious

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  BELLEVILLE – After a brutal, mudslinging campaign, Belleville Mayor Raymond Kimble will remain in…

Searing memories of long-ago fire

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – Intriguing photograph, isn’t it? Who is that man? Where was that…

KPD blotter: Can you top this?

A Kearny woman who wanted to add some edible ornamentation to her homemade donuts is now facing robbery charges after she…

Thoughts & Views: A poet for Memorial Day

  Joyce Kilmer, New Jersey native and long-time Garden State resident, is most famous for his poem “Trees,” memorized by…

‘Law & Order UK’ brings twists that couldn’t work in the USA

  By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  If you’re a fan of the “Law and Order” series…

Double duty for deli owner

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – How Frank Riposta, owner of D&F Deli on Davis Ave.,…

Around Town

Belleville  Belleville Veterans Council sponsors the following Memorial services, all scheduled for Monday, May 26: • Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover…

COUNTY CHAMPS!

Kearny softball team wins first-ever Hudson County title By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  When the…

The revolving door keeps spinning with QP athletics

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer There was a meeting that took place last August, set…

NA’s Nardini earns 3 gold medals at Bergen County championships

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer Truth be told, Cristina Nardini always thought she would become a soccer standout.…

Safely in custody

KEARNY –  One day after warrants were issued for their arrest, two burglary suspects were in Kearny police…

Obituaries

Lawrence J. Fallon  Lawrence (Larry) J. Fallon, entered into eternal rest on May 8 at University Hospital. He was…

Mini-dental implants are a natural choice for a natural look

Imagine being able to laugh, talk and live with comfort and confidence. The Smile and Implant Center, 837 Kearny Ave.,…

St. Michael’s takes aim at diabetes treatment

Starting this fall, St. Michael’s Medical Center (SMMC) will implement a medical “home” at the hospital’s Primary Care Center for patients…

Getting to the root canal of case

    By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY–  By gum, here’s a story to sink your teeth…

Then & Now

    In honor of Memorial Day 2014, we bring you a ‘Then’ photo of Memorial…

No language barrier

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  “Permanezca en la cocina mientras esta friendo o cocinando con aceite…