Kearny’s Fermaint becomes more than solid backstop
When Tatiana Fermaint was just beginning to give softball a try as a youngster, there was…
The Observer turns 130 …
KEARNY — Because not all editions of The Observer can be found in the library or…
CFO: No municipal tax uptick but …
HARRISON — The Harrison governing body voted May 2 to adopt its 2017 municipal budget of…
New BA takes office in Kearny
KEARNY — He’s an attorney, he’s held public office on three levels and he’s certainly got…
Decorated Marine promoted to fire captain
KEARNY – Five years before joining the Kearny Fire Department, its newest captain was in the…
West Hudson Park field slated for makeover
With a little help from Hudson County, kids in Harrison may soon be enjoying enhanced outdoor…
KPD: Cops were kept busy at Walmart
A Newark woman who tried to sneak two 40-inch TV sets past security at Walmart got herself…
Chemical plant to build office bldg., warehouse
KEARNY – A South Kearny industry will be widening its operations now that the Kearny Planning…
20 years for Belleville strip club homicide
NEWARK — Under a plea agreement, an Elizabeth man has been sentenced to 20 years in state…
LPD narco cops commended by peers
LYNDHURST — A dedicated dozen members of the Lyndhurst Police Department were singled out for recognition…
‘Heaven, Hell or Hoboken’
By Karen Zautyk Last month in this space, we commemorated the 100th anniversary of the United States’…
Obituaries for 10 May 2017
Neil D. Tonner Neil D. Tonner died May 1 surrounded by family in his home. …
STATE CHAMPS! Kearny lightweight four wins Garden State Scholastic title
The Kearny girls’ lightweight four finished just six-tenths of a second away from winning the Garden…
Lyndhurst track: Nothing short of a dynasty
It’s hard not to describe what the Lyndhurst High School track and field has accomplished other…
NA’s Modhagala arrives in time to help Viking track team
For the first two years of his high school life, Sirish Modhagala attended Paramus Catholic High…
QPHS closing for good June 30
The following press release was sent by the Archdiocese of Newark to announce the closing of…
3 lauded for public service
KEARNY – An elder statesman/military veteran, an advocate for those afflicted with lupus and a musician/educator…
Tax break OK’d for Passaic Ave. project
KEARNY – After a prolonged discussion in private session on Tuesday, April 25, the Kearny municipal body…
Kearny kicks off 150th anniversary celebration
KEARNY – Colette Koeppel came to see her 6-year-old granddaughter Ava sing “My Country ‘tis of Thee”…
Charter school fees impact school budget
KEARNY – The Kearny Board of Education budget is in and the news is bad. That’s because…
‘Bayonne Bleeder’ biopic on big screen
“You know Rocky. Now meet Chuck.” So proclaims a New York newspaper advertisement for the new…
Discard unused meds at NPD HQ
The Nutley Police Department has created a permanent medicine drop box on the second floor of…
KPD: What a lovely bracelet you have!
If someone gave you an ankle bracelet from, say, Tiffany’s, it would just be an item of…
Delayed report, quick arrests
KEARNY – It apparently took a local robbery victim nine hours to notify police of the…
As Mother’s Day nears …
At about 10:10 a.m. on Monday, April 24, Kearny police received a call about an apparently impaired…
‘13 Reasons Why’ on Netflix must-see for teens, their parents
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Back in December 1985 – I was 11 – my mom made…
Obituaries for 3 May 2017
Dewar W. ‘Butch’ Boyd Dewar W. “Butch” Boyd, of Harrison, died at home April 22. He was…
Kearny High legend Pace Kivlehan returns as girls’ soccer coach
It was the famed author Thomas Wolfe who once penned, “You can’t go home again.” Well,…
Kearny volleyball team opening eyes
The Kearny High School volleyball team is off to a brilliant start, compiling seven wins among…
Kearny’s Bravest & Finest
KEARNY – American Legion Post 99 was the setting Friday night, April 21, for its awards ceremony…