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…

Ambulance crash injures 5

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

The Observer is now on Google+, Instagram

The Observer is now on Google+. If you’re already a member, be sure to find us…

Harrison PD: Man’s Ford F-250 is stolen

May 10 A man told police he parked his 2006 Ford F-250, NJ registration, maroon with…

Nutley PD: Washington Ave. resident’s car gets shattered window

May 10 Police responded to a Washington Ave. location at 4:13 p.m. on a report of…

Our new sign for our new office has arrived!

The Observer’s new sign — at our new office at 39 Seeley Ave., Kearny — has…

Happy Memorial Day, one and all!

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…

Around Town

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

Safely in custody

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

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…

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BREAKING: Ambulance involved in crash in Lyndhurst

LYNDHURST — An ambulance was involved in a crash earlier today on Ridge Road, according to…

Harrison police seek suspects in two armed robberies

HARRISON – Police are seeking suspects in two armed robberies that happened a little more than…

No language barrier

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

‘Can’-do spirit aids pantries

    By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – Six area food pantries are the beneficiaries of…

Trial date for Kearny’s Leadbeater

    By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent KEARNY –  John Leadbeater, a former Kearny Town Councilman and a…

Lady Liberty moving on

    By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  HARRISON –  After a three-year sojourn across the county line, Lady…

Relay will light up the night

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY– Come this Friday night, and all through the dark hours until Saturday morning,…

NAPD: Bank heist foiled

    NORTH ARLINGTON–  “If you see something, say something.” A concerned citizen heeded that advice, and North Arlington…