KEARNY – On Jan. 13, Kearny police responded to a report of an assault in progress…
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Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center’s Children’s Room, 221 Washington Ave., is hosting a Hibernation…
Welcome aboard
Mid-Realty, 575 Kearny Ave., Kearny, welcomes its newest sales representatives. From l. are: Sandy Huang, Ivette…
For high quality Italian food, it’s Centanni
By Anthony J. Machcinski Observer Correspondent Starting from the bottom of the food chain in…
Because of possible storm, deadlines changing this week
Because of a possible storm Sunday into Monday, the Observer’s deadlines will likely change this week…
Could a bike-share program be coming to Hudson?
The Hudson County Division of Planning, through a Together North Jersey Local Government Capacity Grant Program,…
‘Imagining’ new development
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – A,development team, reportedly backed by Chinese investors, is floating…
If you go out in the woods today …
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – On Sunday, New Jersey Search & Rescue (NJSAR)…
Project Graduation needs you
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you are a Kearny resident looking to give…
KFD aids fire-beset Union City
Last Thursday, on one of the most brutally cold nights of the year, a six-alarm fire…
Brawling at club nets 2 arrests
BELLEVILLE – Two patrons were arrested following fisticuffs at a Belleville strip club on the night…
Doing their part to feed the hungry
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – As the nation marks the 50th anniversary of…
KPD blotter: Trainyard theft derailed
KEARNY – Three New Yorkers got themselves ridden out of town on a rail, so to…
Logged in the Lyndhurst Police blotter
Jan. 21 At 8:08 p.m., police responded to a report of criminal mischief to an auto…
Suspected burglars nabbed, NPD blotter
The Nutley Police Department has credited Bloomfield PD with making a collar about an hour after…
Treating chronic head pain
The National Headache Foundation estimates that more than 29 million Americans suffer from migraines, and…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center Children’s Room, 221 Washington Ave., is hosting a Hibernation…
Highlights from Harrison Police blotter
Jan. 21 At 7:40 a.m., police were sent to the 200 block of Dey St. on…
Now superintendent faces investigation
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Political divisions within the Kearny Board of Education…
At last, new boss at HHA
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Some three and a half years after Michael Rodgers…
4 indicted in local sex tra ficking case
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NEWARK – Four defendants were charged last week in a…
Crime alert for Nutley residents
The Nutley Police Department, along with Mayor Alphonse Petracco, is advising township residents of a…
Smoke alarms aid KFD at 3 fires
KEARNY– A cooking-related fire last week in an apartment at 51 Belgrove Drive forced the evacuation…
Goodwill: a beacon for those adrift
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Marie Mendes likes the individual attention she’s…
Trying to keep Kearny tidy & safe
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Ed and Julie Kelley are at their…
New CFO, rec leader on board
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – The borough has hired two new key employees:…
Nutley hometown hero returns
Army Sgt. Michael T. Nocera of Nutley celebrated his recent homecoming with family and friends…
KPD blotter: Dove or jailbird?
Officer John Fabula was on patrol on the 200 block of Passaic Ave. on Jan. 13…
News from the Nutley Police blotter
Jan. 16 Someone broke the rear door window at a Kenzel Ave. house, opened the door…
Get a dental checkup this year
February has been designated as National Children’s Dental Health Month and is designed to raise awareness…