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Category: News
Lyndhurst boys’ cross country squad making strides
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer For a few years, the Lyndhurst boys’ cross country…
Now we pray for normalcy
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – The spiritual leader of a local church with a…
PVSC plant takes hit; impacts us
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is appealing to residents in Kearny, Harrison,…
Election creates new school board ‘majori ty’
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The New Year will see a continued 5-4…
Non-profit extends ‘goodwill’ towards Sandy victims’ veterans
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Army veteran Fabian Cintron, who recently retired from…
Two-alarm fire in Kearny under investigation
A two-alarm fire in a commercial/residential building at 403 Kearny Ave. forced the closing of the…
Check your alarms!
Smoke and fire alarms alerted occupants and the Kearny Fire Department to the Nov. 7…
Thanks to local man significant historical locations are marked
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – The beauty and abundance of history…
Two-vehicle crash injures two at Kearny intersection
Two people were injured after their vehicle was struck near Tullo’s Truck Stop, Central Avenue…
Lyndhurst Police Blotter highlights
Nov. 7 A 50-year-old Lyndhurst man walked into township Police headquarters at 3:37 a.m. and told…
News from Nutley Police blotter
Nov. 8 • Someone stole a chain saw, valued at $350, from its hard carry case…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library will host a free seminar on Qualifying for Medicaid on Friday, Nov.…
Real Estate Review
Harrison Realty first opened its doors on July 1, 1993. Located at 111 North Frank…
Furnishing Main Street
By Denise Miller Now celebrating its 60th anniversary, Mace Brothers Fine Furniture is part of the…
Local businesses accept donations for Hurricane Sandy victims
Two local Kearny businesses -Fire Pit located on Belleville Turnpike and Investors Bank on Bergen Avenue…
Sandy huffed and puffed and left almost everyone’s lives in turmoil
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent Once upon a time, the Dodgers had a dandy southpaw…
Kearny HS students rescued trapped fish after Hurricane Sandy
Photo courtesy of David Paszkiewicz In the aftermath of Sandy, Gunnel Oval was flooded. When…
Around Town
Bloomfield Friday Morning Knitting Club, an informal gathering of crafters, meets every week at Bloomfield Public…
To our readers:
Anyone who took photos of the damage done by Hurricane Sandy is invited to send in…
Christie administration takes action to protect storm-impacted New Jersey homeowners from higher insurance deductibles
Trenton — Taking action to save homeowners money following Hurricane Sandy, Governor Chris Christie signed Executive…
NJ National Guard motor pool deployed to fuel emergency responder vehicles
Trenton — The New Jersey Army National Guard is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency…
Sandy got you down? Try these remedies to relieve your worries
TRENTON — The Christie Administration announced state and federal hotlines available to help New Jersey residents,…
Justice department officials raise awareness of disaster fraud hotline
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice, the FBI and the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF)…
Hudson, Essex, Bergen all eligible for Sandy-related unemployment aid
Trenton — The U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it…
Drivers hope ‘oil’s’ well that ends well as gov expedites flow of gas to pump
Trenton –– Gov. Chris Christie continued taking action to ease restrictions on fuel sales in…
Pet rescue hotline for residents affected by Hurricane Sandy
Trenton — The Christie Administration announced the establishment of a hotline for residents affected by Hurricane…
Christie administration implements emergency trans-Hudson access plan starting Monday morning
Trenton — Coming on the heels of NJ Transit’s restoration of rail and bus service…
Parks and Recreation Department Sets Up “Stuff-A-Bus” Collection of Relief Items For Hurricane Sandy Victims
Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation and Commissioner Tucci in cooperation with the entire Board of…