Fatal shooting probed by Essex prosecutor

BELLEVILLE – A July fatal shooting in Belleville July 9 is being investigated by the Essex…

Detectors key to safe evacuation

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Working smoke alarms were credited with helping to save…

Big bang in Nutley still a mystery

NUTLEY – Authorities are investigating an outside explosion that took place at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, July…

Spring opening for new health center

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – April 1, 2014, is the projected target date…

Portuguese monument pitched for park

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – As the town’s newest section of waterfront parkland…

Township, schools will share lawyers

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – The N.J. State League of Municipalities says it hasn’t…

This eagle will ‘fly’ at the Capitol

  Three area students were honored for accomplishments recently by members of Congress from their representative…

‘Huffing’ his way into trouble, 3 days in a row

KEARNY – Perhaps you are familiar with the word already, but your correspondent was not, and…

Around Town

Belleville The Belleville Irish American Association is sponsoring a trip to Wildwood/Smithville/ Ocean City/Atlantic City/ Cape…

Suspected armed robbers caught in Nutley

Shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday, July 14, police responded to Park Drive on a report of…

News from the Lyndhurst Police blotter

July 6 An effort by police to disperse youths continuing to hang out after a township…

The span of memories

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – In the middle of the day on…

Assessing Sandy’s handiwork

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Now that Kearny has a permanent tax assessor,…

New look for town’s police fleet

  HARRISON – If there’s ever another superstorm like Sandy – and climate experts are predicting…

Final resting place of U.S. heroes

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – I’ve passed the site a thousand times, but…

Accused of ‘unwanted advances’

  KEARNY – A 55-year-old Belleville man was arrested last week by Kearny police after allegedly…

From pet supplies to loft apartments

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – For six decades, the Voy- Toys company has…

Preserving a church, one window at a timePreserving a church, one window at a time

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Holy Cross Church, which dates from the turn…

KPD: Going on holiday? Cops can keep eye on your home

KEARNY – The Kearny Police Department is asking residents to be aware that, with the arrival…

Around Town

Belleville The Belleville Irish American Association is sponsoring a trip to Wildwood/Smithville/ Ocean City/Atlantic City/ Cape…

Full speed ahead for KFD

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The other afternoon, driving past the Kearny Fire…

5K run to boost KHS clubs

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny High School is marshaling all its resources…

Mold disables Silver Lake fi rehouse

  BELLEVILLE – The township’s Silver Lake Firehouse on Franklin St. has been shuttered as an…

10 straight years as Elks lodge leader

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – He’s probably the smallest guy in the outfit,…

Relief in sight for land-locked residents

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – It may be hard to believe now, but…

KPD blotter: 1 speeder, 2 squabblers & 30 Steel Monkeys

On Saturday, June 22, at 11:15 p.m., Kearny Detectives Scott Traynor and John Telle observed a…

He opens wall, finds grenade

  NUTLEY– A contractor working at a Hillside Ave. rooming house last Wednesday, June 26, got…

New youth director bonding with kids

  Kids are Terry M. Iavarone’s reason for being. During the school year, Iavarone teaches history…

Highlights from the Lyndhurst PD blotter

June 25 A Lyndhurst motorist was charged with careless driving, failure to keep right and DWI…

Understanding the nature of God

  By Swami Mukundananda Guest Columnist The brilliance of the night sky captivates everyone with its…