While the board remains divided on the Lowry issue, surprisingly, it came together to endorse…
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Kearny seeks ways to protect town if ‘big storm’ hits again
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – After the recent battering its residents in…
2 stations gouged, state says
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent Two area gas stations are among eight businesses accused of…
Business brings closure to families of deceased
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent UNION CITY – Jeanette Infante is fully…
Hours cut back does not mean shortage of programs for Kearny Library
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Though the Kearny Library has seen a reduction of…
News from the Lyndhurst Police blotter
Nov. 16 Police stopped a vehicle that, they said, was accelerating quickly and traveling at an…
Furnishing Main Street
By Denise Miller Now celebrating its 60th anniversary, Mace Brothers Fine Furniture is part of the…
Around Town
Bloomfield Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center is hosting “Tea with Mrs. Claus” on Saturday, Dec. 15. Participants…
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…