The New Jersey State Police needs help locating a missing Belleville woman. Mildred Soto, 52, was…
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Driver in fatal crash found, is cooperating, officials say
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Nutley Police Chief Thomas J. Strumolo have announced…
High stakes lottery
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Close to 150 folks have entered a special lottery which –…
Big bill to rid borough of sex suit
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – East Newark has agreed to pay a former civilian…
Heat on the way? Library hopes so
KEARNY – It’s taken longer than anticipated but Kearny Public Library’s main facility at 318 Kearny Ave. is seemingly assured…
Keeping play areas in shape
KEARNY – Some municipal recreational infrastructure in need of attention has been addressed recently in Kearny. Several compromised park benches at…
A guide to cooking with herbs
Perhaps the most difficult thing about cooking with herbs is figuring out how to pronounce the word. Is it “herb,”…
around town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., announces: A screening of the animated action adventure film “How…
Treating a pinched nerve
After 25 years of clinical practice as a chiropractic physician, one of the most common phrases to hear from a…
Park Ave. in NA closed between Elm and Chestnut Sts. until further notice
NORTH ARLINGTON — Park Ave. is closed between Elm and Chestnut Sts. today for construction, the…
More apartments eyed for Bergen Ave.
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Carlstadt builder Ed Russo is looking to expand a residential development project…
Local taxes up again in borough
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – Borough residents should be getting their property tax bills by…
Vets’ photos wanted for ‘Wall of Honor’
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – This township, which has been in the forefront when it comes…
Warning: Stop trashing Kearny
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Notice to anyone who views Kearny as their personal trash heap:…
around town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., announces: A screening of the animated action adventure film “How…
Frank’s GMC donates to The Valerie Fund
The Valerie Fund is the recipient of more than $750,000 thanks to the New Jersey Auto Retailers Unite campaign, a…
New owner at Smile Centre
Kearny– Dr. Blair Schachtel is the proud new owner of the well known dental practice, The Smile Centre, located at…
90 displaced by three-alarm Kearny fire on Sunday
Above: A woman awaits rescue on a fire escape at a Beech St. fire Sunday afternoon…
STATE CHAMPS AGAIN!
Harrison defeats Haddon Township, 4-0, to win 25th NJSIAA state soccer title in school history (Photo…
This week’s e-Edition, classifieds are now posted
This week’s e-Edition and classifieds are now posted. We apologize for the delay.
Blood appointed
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Take away the “acting” title: the Kearny Board of Education has formally…
Kearny unveils new monument
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – On May 27, 1922, an estimated 25,000 people gathered in…
Nutley cops hunt driver in fatal hit-run
A photo (above) of the suspect van was released Nov. 19 by the Essex County Prosecutor’s…
School is more than books for these kids
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – At Washington Middle School in Harrison, nearly 75% of the more than…
Choosing a meal?: Make it turkey
Does turkey show up regularly on your table? Americans are gobbling more and more of this lean bird. U.S.…
‘Tis the season for giving
The Salvation Army Corps of Greater Kearny kicked off its annual seasonal Kettle Drive last Thursday, Nov. 13, in front…
Dr. Diana Espaillat joins Pink Vision Associates
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – When Dr. Maria Domingues founded Pink Vision Associates in 2010,…
St. Michael’s offers help with health insurance sign-ups
To help uninsured individuals gain better access to affordable and quality health coverage, St. Michael’s Medical Center will host a…