Then & Now

        What you’re looking at on the left is the Kearny Fire Department’s…

Around Town

Belleville Belleville Irish American Association sponsors a trip to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston and Mohegan…

Is it the end for Kearny’s Adamek?

Heavyweight contender suffers lopsided loss to Glazkov   By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Before he…

Nutley girls’ hoops squad enjoys great season

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Larry Mitschow knew the talent of the Nutley High…

Nutley enjoys solid hockey season

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After losing nine seniors to graduation and a handful…

News from the Nutley Police blotter

March 10 Police received a report of theft of services from a Centre St. gas station…

Highlights from the Harrison Police blotter

March 13 At 7 p.m., a couple came into headquarters to file a theft report. The…

Armed robbery suspect caught

  NORTH ARLINGTON – An out-of-state man was taken into custody soon after he allegedly held…

Probing public relations services

NORTH ARLINGTON – The borough’s public relations employee – who also works for Bergen County and…

Obituaries

Anthony James DeLeva Anthony James DeLeva, 55, of Lyndhurst, passed away on Thursday, March 6. He…

Free Dentistry Day

  Continuing to give back to the community, Dr. Rich Ekstein of Smile Design Specialists, 312…

Harrison woman nabbed in bank jobs

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent HARRISON – A 34-year-old Harrison woman was being held in…

Hoping for tax relief

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – With its back against the wall, Kearny’s municipal government…

Pothole needs filling? Call hotline

  KEARNY – Kearny’s beleaguered public works crews have been up to their collective ears in…

Skyway in line for mid-April fix

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Better adjust your travel plans because it’s coming…

Get a feel for feline fancy: ‘Cats’ at KHS

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny High School’s upcoming spring musical is certain…

Kearny Firefighters of the Year

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – At 2 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, fire…

He came to buy tickets, got robbed instead

    LYNDHURST – Two people have been arrested and a third suspect is being sought…

Thoughts & Views: Time is overdue for an accounting

  In July 2013 the Kearny Board of Education – spurred on by then-Superintendent of Schools…

Woman groped in park:NPD blotter

  Police are looking for a man who, they say, grabbed a woman in Nichols Park,…

KPD targets paintball perps

On the night of Feb. 18, Kearny police responded to several reports of paintballs being fired…

Tuning in to Cicada Radio

  By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent With alternative and indie rock roots, Kearny’s own Cicada…

Coccia Realty agents honored

  The New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) has inducted nine Coccia Realty agents into its…

Business Review: They take care of toothaches & headaches

  By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent Dr. Richard Ekstein, a North Arlington dentist and co-owner…

Around Town

Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., offers these children’s programs: • Storytime…

Then & Now

      What makes this circa 1911 photo of Terrace Place at Midland Ave., Kearny,…

Kearny wrestling developing among younger ranks

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Tony Carratura Jr. vividly recalls the days when the…

Kearny Christian’s Bianoski enjoys breakout senior season

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The highest scoring average by any local boys’ high…

Nutley’s Ferinde takes home 8th place medal in AC

  By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When he was growing up, Joe Ferinde always looked…

Obituaries

Mark A. Maldonado Mark A. Maldonado, 37, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 3, at…