A simple matter of a double-parked car led to the arrest last week of a 23-yearold Perth Amboy man…
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‘Outstanding’ seniors of W. Hudson
A modest Monsignor John J. Gilchrist, of Kearny, a priest for more than half a century, was honored for…
Around Town
Bloomfield Job Haines Home, 250 Bloomfield Ave., will host these programs: • FreeArthritis Exercise Program starting on Wednesday, June 11,…
Another specialty accreditation for St. Michael’s
Every 39 seconds, an adult dies from a cardiovascular disease such as a heart attack or stroke,…
Nutley PD: Camaro owner says ‘white substance’ splattered all over car
May 17 The owner of a Camaro called police at 1:45 p.m. to report that a…
ALERT: Schuyler Avenue closed southbound at Park Avenue in NA for gas leak
NORTH ARLINGTON — Schuyler Avenue is closed southbound at Park Avenue in North Arlington because of…
Will state help cure deficit?
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – The state Department of Education has assigned a monitor to oversee the Belleville…
Talk about a real ‘con’ game
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent In our April 4 edition, The Observer warned readers of a new phone…
They’re on call to help seniors
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – “Do you need anything?” “How can we help?” Or maybe just,…
Season ‘opener’ for garden crew
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you grow it, they will come. That’s how the…
Seek voters’ opinion on school shift
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – Borough residents will be asked to pay extra attention when…
Nabbed in 72G I.D. theft
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Thanks to diligent police work, “a very involved” case of identity theft,…
KPD blotter: Station robbery, MV thefts
Kearny police are working with their counterparts in Belleville to apprehend a man who assaulted and robbed an attendant at…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Irish American Association sponsors a trip to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston and Mohegan Sun Casino, June 2-6. Cost…
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…
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…