By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – You could say the deck was stacked against them…
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Windows on a world of shopping
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — Blossoms are blooming all over town these…
2 rescued in Belleville house fire
Two civilians were rescued from a Belleville fire last Wednesday, May 1. Belleville Fire Capt. Scott…
Keep smiling
Smile Design Specialists had a great day meeting many new people from the area during…
It’s Red Sox 24/7 in his back yard
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – No, it’s not a mirage. And, no, you’re…
Zinna leaving after 27 years on bench
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – After 27 years on the bench, Belleville Municipal…
News from the Kearny police blotter
The intervention of what Police Chief John Dowie called “two very good concerned citizens” aided a…
2 nabbed in attack that left victim bloodied
Two men are under arrest in connection with a violent assault on a man in Nutley…
Around Town
Belleville The Belleville Middle School Fine and Performing Arts Department is proud to announce its upcoming…
NJAR awards for 11 Agents at Coccia for 2012
The New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) has recognized 11 Coccia Realty agents as inductees…
Golden Jubilee
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Next month, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred…
More eyes in the sky keeping watch
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Big Brother is watching you in Kearny … from…
Monday, bloody Monday
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – What began as a call last week to break…
Cafe Ole took time to prepare but now all the ingredients are here
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – ‘Way better!” That’s how Harrison eighth-grader Joseph Renderos contrasts…
2nd highest school post still up in the air
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Last fall, Franklin Elementary School – where Yvonne Cali…
Redeveloper selected for school site
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – In a split vote, the Belleville governing body has…
305G grant to N. Arlington vols
NORTH ARLINGTON – North Arlington’s Volunteer Fire Department will be the beneficiary of new air…
News from Kearny police blotter
A man who contacted the KPD because he wanted to report a theft turned out to…
The Devil’s in the details
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Damn historians. They take the fun out of…
Highlights from the Nutley Police blotter
April 26 A township school bus driver notified police at 9:17 a.m. that someone had smashed…
Around Town
Belleville The MetroEast Region of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) will hold…
Accused robber said he was sorry, cops say
At least he showed remorse. Police have charged a Lyndhurst man for allegedly robbing a…
Real Estate Review: Take advantage of spring sales fever
This year, the spring selling season got off to a very early and energetic start. Not…
Insight into Boston
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – Following the horrific bombings at the Boston Marathon…
Bergen buys back 1,345 guns
Like other recent gun buybacks in New Jersey, the one held the weekend of April 13-14…
A rescue plan for better fire protection
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – The Town of Harrison has signed a new…
Saluting a 57-year Kearny educator
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – From age 7 onward, there was never any…
Issues lingering at Kearny field house
It wasn’t easy but, finally, Kearny’s new field house at Veterans’ Field is finished and…
Super job at Harrison DPW
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Harrison has a new Department of Public Works…
Ready, set, serve!
The annual Kearny Project Graduation Volleyball Tournament, an always much-anticipated event, is scheduled for this…