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Towers of power
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Fans of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission’s DeKorte Park took notice when…
May sue for more energy cash
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Public Service Electric & Gas pays about $18 million a year…
Cespedes shooting to grand jury
BELLEVILLE – Nearly a year after Belleville resident Dante Cespedes was gunned down in a fusillade of bullets fired…
Now he’s a lieutenant
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Kearny Police Department has scored an additional police superior but it…
Layoffs, loan seen as deficit remedies
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Last week, the Belleville school community learned the awful truth: The township’s…
Artistic and adorable
HARRISON – See that creature in the photo at top right? That is the beloved and legendary “Pig Chicken…
Doggedly pursuing animal complaints
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Summer has barely begun but already Kearny has seen plenty of…
‘Novelties’ & smoke shop had folks fuming
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny residents have apparently been spared the appearance of an “adult novelties”…
More than a fender-bender
KEARNY – As motor vehicle accidents go, the one pictured here may not appear very serious. But…
School board post open
The Belleville Board of Education is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the board, following the resignation of member…
Doran’s return still up in the air
HARRISON – Whether Harrison Schools Superintendent James Doran will return to his job remained in limbo as of last week. Board of…
KPD: Beware of phone scam
Kearny detectives are investigating the attempted extortion of more than $1,300 from a local woman by telephone scamsters, one of whom…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., hosts: • The Mad Scientist’s Laboratory on Tuesdays at…
Missing girl returns/ NPD blotter
A Nutley teen reported missing on Thursday, June 26, is back safe, police said. Eva Simon, 14, returned home on…
Breast cancer survivor celebrates with SMMC patients
Newark resident Elsie Best celebrated five years cancer-free this June by bringing presents to those undergoing cancer treatments at St. Michael’s…
Third Wave Café marks grand opening
Third Wave Café, 525 Riverside Ave., Lyndhurst (near King’s Court), celebrated its grand opening on June 28, with Mayor Robert…
Ready to handle dental emergency?
Little Johnny comes running in from the backyard, his brand-new permanent tooth in his hand. What do you do? Your…
UPDATE: Eva Simon, 14, of Nutley found safely
NUTLEY — The Nutley Police Department says 14-year-old Eva Simon has been found safely and unharmed.…
‘Jersey Fresh’ back in town
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Kearny Farmers’ Market, sponsored by the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone…
Will Doran accept big pay cut?
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Will he go or will he stay? That’s what the…
Feds target laser threat to planes
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent You can call it a limited-time offer, but it’s being offered by the…
New school borders set
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Kearny Board of Education voted June 16 to set in…
Superstorm Sandy aid available
Hudson County Long Term Recovery Committee (HCLTRC) has been set up after Superstorm Sandy to support and coordinate the area’s longterm…
Taxes up, but so are public safety ranks
BELLEVILLE – Public safety personnel and capital needs are being addressed as part of the Belleville municipal budget introduced earlier…
Guilty plea in massive scam
A Lyndhurst man, owner of a Jersey City jewelry store, pleaded guilty last week to a role in what authorities…
In KPD database, they’re #busted
KEARNY – Following a nearly threemonth investigation, Kearny police have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of 158…
KHS graduation day marred by mishap
KEARNY – Two Kearny teenagers were shaken up after their vehicle was involved in an accident…
Longtime coach promoted in police ranks
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – He’s been a longtime West Hudson youth coach,…
A special day for N. Arlington child
NORTH ARLINGTON – A 10-year-old borough lad was the center of attention recently when he was…