The Job Haines Home, 250 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, reports that staff member Donna McAllister, R.N., was chosen to participate in…
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around town
Harrison Harrison/East Newark Elks sponsor a Hoop Shoot basketball shoot-out contest, open to ages 7 to 13, on Sunday,…
Chiropractic treatment of Sciatica
Sciatica is a term used to describe symptoms associated with the sciatic nerve as a result of nerve root…
(Updated 11/15 @ 11 p.m.) Nutley police need public’s help finding van that left scene of fatal hit and run
NUTLEY — On Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:40 a.m., Nutley police responded to a call of…
Marching in March
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – The Nutley Irish American Association last week introduced to the public the…
Massa out; Fife stays in
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent One mayor was displaced and an acting mayor became permanent following municipal elections held…
Longtime retailer bids adieu
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – One of Kearny’s few remaining longstanding retailers is closing. Mace Bros.…
Water rates going up again
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – To plug a deficit in its water utility account, the Town…
Hsieh is Harrison’s top realtor
Rosa Agency Inc. announces that Aina Lin Hsieh has passed $10.5 million sales volume mark for 2014. According to New…
around town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., continues its Pajama Story Time program Tuesday, Nov. 18, at…
Voters: ‘Yes’ to KHS move
A school-related nonbinding public question took the spotlight last Tuesday in East Newark’s voting booths where residents were asked whether they’d…
Wellness events at Lyndhurst ShopRite
Throughout November (Diabetes Awareness Month), ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, will host a full roster of health and wellness…
Kearny’s main library to close Monday through Wednesday for emergency repairs
The Kearny Public Library’s main facility at 318 Kearny Ave. is closing for emergency heating repairs,…
A harrowing history lesson
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Erwin Ganz was only nine when he fled Germany in…
Sober House ordered to pack up
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Occupants of the so-called Sober House at 2-8 Grand Place in…
Nov. 12 hearing on feral cats
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Oct. 29 was National Cat Day, and Kearny feline lovers were…
Al Cifelli tapped as Knight of the Year
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Harrison attorney Albert J. Cifelli will be honored as Knight of the…
Around Town
Belleville The fifth annual Essex County Veteran’s Day ceremony includes a tribute to the late Joseph “Joe” Fornarotto, who served…
Route 21 crash claims two lives Monday night
Above: The approximate location of last night’s deadly crash. BELLEVILLE — A multi-vehicle crash on Route…
Pedaling for pantry
ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, recently partnered with Cabot Creamery Cooperative to raise hunger awareness, with store associates and…
Ferrarro resigns, takes buyout
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – After months of wrangling with his employer, the Kearny Board of Education,…
New high school VP named
KEARNY – A 13-year school employee has been promoted to vice principal assigned to Kearny High School. Paul Measso,…
Lottery for senior apts. next month
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – The town’s first affordable residence for senior citizens at 774 Harrison Ave.…
Heroin/gun rap for felon
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – When Kearny Vice Squad detectives busted a Newark…
Borough voters getting school question
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – A court ruling has cleared the way – over objections…
Once around the park, please
HARRISON – Northbound traffic on Davis Ave. in Harrison has been detoured around West Hudson Park for several months pending…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., hosts a Saturday craft program on Nov. 8 at 3…
Chiropractic treatment of auto injuries
Injuries to the neck and back as a result of a motor vehicle accident can leave patients with serious…