By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent A lone gunman held up a Kearny liquor store the night…
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Lyndhurst police blotter
Oct. 4 A dispute between a cabbie and a rider over the amount of the fare…
News from the Nutley Police blotter
Oct. 4 • At 10:39 p.m. the owner of an Infinity parked in a Grant Ave.…
Let’s give Blake our help this week.
Blake (ID#85655), a 3-4-year-old male mystery pooch can be a cross between lab and mastiff.…
NA Health Department programs
Blood Pressure/health risk assessment is held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from…
Shakeup in Belleville schools command
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – The Belleville Board of Education has named administrator…
Brave Women group ‘paint’ the town pink
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY– Brave Women, a support group for survivors of cancer,…
Rebirth o the Passaic River: Part 2
The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission wages war on filth By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent…
First Presbyterian extends many helping hands
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY – During the economic hard times we face as…
O’Sullivan named new executive director of KMUA
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority (KMUA) has…
HCCC scholarship committee looks to aid local students
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY — The Hudson County Community College West Hudson Scholarship…
Pic-Nic: A stellar restaurant right in our backyard
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – Pic-Nic, a restaurant specializing in Portuguese, Spanish…
They offered a bit more than massages, cops say
Kearny police went undercover last week to unmask a business that promoted massage therapy but offered…
News from the Nutley Police Blotter
Sept. 27 At 7:30 p.m. a New Street resident returning home for the day reported the…
Jersey City firefighter accused in Lyndhurst theft
A Lyndhurst resident who works as a Jersey City firefighter was arrested Sept. 20 in the…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Elks Lodge #1123 will hold its quarterly blood drive on Saturday, Oct. 6, from…
Fatal car crash claims Bloomfield teen
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent BLOOMFIELD – A fatal two-car accident took place at Broughton Avenue…
Coccia Realty welcomes Gerardo Coppola
Jan R. Kwapniewski, President of Coccia Realty, is pleased to announce that Realtor Gerardo Coppola…
Fun for All Integrated Recreation Program
Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation will offer a variety of weekly sporting programs for students…
NA Health Department programs
Blood Pressure/health risk assessment –Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 1 to 2:45 p.m. No…
Help a senior cat this week
Stewie (ID#86340), a 12-year-old, female, front-declawed cat, is currently available for adoption at the Bergen…
Ridge Rd. eyesore still ‘lumbering’ along
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – About two years ago, the borough’s zoning…
8 holdups nets robber 8-year term
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent A serial bank robber, whose targets included a Bank of…
Rebirth o the Passaic River: Part 1
By Jeff Bahr Observer Contributor A river man comes forth In a recent opinion piece…
Investors Bank grand re-opening brings with it a family day of events
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY– Though Investors Bank, located on Bergen Avenue, has had…
Local ShopRite aims to fight hunger
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Lyndhurst’s ShopRite hosted “Help Bag Hunger” last Wednesday, Sept.…
Enthusiasm for archery takes flight
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent With the release of the movies “Hunger Games,” “The…
Habitat for Humanity back in action in Kearny
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Dormant for more than a year, Kearny’s…
They want to be a ‘VOICE’ for veterans
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Taking a cue from the increasing numbers of…
Retired pro-athletes host dinner to benefit pro bono concussion treatment
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent PATERSON – A panel of retired professional athletes took part…