Lace, a 6-month-old female Cocker Spaniel, is available for adoption at the Humane Society of…
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‘Got Skills?’ program helps teen boys
A new program that brings teen-aged boys together to candidly address social skills is helping them…
ESL registration Feb. 28
Trinity Episcopal Church, 575 Kearny Ave., Kearny, is offering free English as a Second Language and…
Christie ‘best for N.J.,’ says McDonough
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Harrison Mayor Ray McDonough, a lifelong Democrat, did…
Not much for cops in contract
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – It looks like Kearny will achieve labor peace with…
Gun buyback set for Essex on Feb. 15-16
The state-sponsored “Guns for Cash” buyback program held in Trenton on Jan. 25-26 netted a…
Focus on school safety
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – In the wake of December’s horrific shootings at…
They can run but they can’t hide
KEARNY — Two juveniles who led police on a late-night pursuit into Harrison, and who plowed…
Nutley St. Patrick’s Parade set for March 2
The Nutley Irish American Association’s 35th St. Patrick’s Parade steps off Saturday, March 2 at…
An act of faith, a work of art
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent This past Sunday marked the 70th anniversary of an…
2 arrested for ‘Apple picking’ in Kearny
KEARNY – Across the Hudson, where this particular crime has become epidemic, the NYPD refers to…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library announces the following schedule for its Thursday Afternoon at the Movies program:…
One of 3 robbery suspects nabbed; 2 remain at large
Nutley P.D. responded to Washington Ave. and Rutgers Place at 3:59 p.m. on Jan. 28 on…
Jangle seeks loving home
Jangle, a 16-week-old, male domestic short hair, all-black kitten, is available for adoption at the…
Let’s give some attention to Madison
Madison (ID#84777), a medium-size, adult, female, domestic short hair cat, is currently available for adoption…
Fuzzy and Wuzzy seek forever home
Fuzzy and Wuzzy, a 5-month-old brother and sister pair, are available for adoption at the Humane…
County Superintendent steals BOE’s thunder
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A strange thing happened at last Tuesday’s Kearny Board…
Fire & ice in North Arlington
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent It was about 14 degrees, with a wind-chill factor making…
Traf fic resumes over Clay St. Bridge
It took half a year but now, finally, the Clay St. Bridge – which links…
Norcia picked for open council seat
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – It happened without discussion or debate. In…
Harrison merchant ‘unfit’ to hold liquor license
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent The N.J. Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) last week…
Four Chaplains monument dedication nears
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Everything is in readiness for the celebration of…
And many happy returns!
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Last week, Bernice Marshall, activities director at…
KPD nabs 2 in ATM ‘skimming’
Two Canadians who had allegedly installed “skimming” devices at two area Chase Bank ATMs were arrested…
17+ years for 10 bank robberies
TRENTON – Within two months in 2008, the Commerce Bank on Kingsland St. in Nutley was…
Rt. 3 bridge blasting will impact traf fic
Lyndhurst is advising residents that a contractor soon will be blasting the foundation of the old…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., announces a new Genealogy program that will be meeting…
Real Estate Review
A new year brings renewed optimism Happy New Year! We in the real estate industry…
Farewell to slain student
Mourners pay last respects to Alishia Colon, 16-year-old Kearny High School sophomore, as her casket…
Arrest in teen’s murder
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – $10 million. Cash only. That is the amount…