Abducted Delaware child could be in NJ, NYC
NEW CASTLE, Del. — The New Castle County, Del., police seeks your help in locating a…
Nutley police: Did you witness Centre St. robbery?
NUTLEY — Police are seeking the public’s help locating a man they say robbed a Centre…
NAPD sees upswing in residential burglaries
The North Arlington Police Department wants to ensure residents are aware that there have been a…
NA’s Ryen Pezzolla a semi-finalist for ECRHA’s top award
Ryen Pezzolla, of North Arlington, a graduate of St. Peter’s Prep and the grandson of Observer…
Up and running
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Kearny Police Department’s enhanced 911 emergency communications system at its South…
Does girls crew row vs. bias?
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A Kearny parent has filed a federal civil rights complaint against…
How to ward off the cold
With predictions of continued frigid weather, including wind gusts of up to 40 mph and wind chills of -15…
Photos tell his story
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Last year, Bobby Travieso was doing some spring cleaning when, in the back of…
Outlet for grieving over loss of pet
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – If you’re not someone who loves animals, you can skip this…
Fire roster beefed up but still shortstaffed
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Seven additional firefighters are being hired by Kearny but, because of upcoming…
Koppers, NJ Transit perfect together: HCIA
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – NJ Transit may be giving Kearny the silent treatment on its…
Thoughts & Views: Have you seen this woman?
This week’s column is more accurately a public service announcement. The other day, we read a press release from the…
Belleville ‘corruption’ probe; Kearny Dems filling vacancy
BELLEVILLE — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Official Corruption Unit last Wednesday served warrants on the Township of Belleville’s for certain…
Just one thing after another
If you are going to block traffic by stopping your car on a relatively narrow street made even narrower by…
Video trips up alleged burglar
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Security video from a Forest St. apartment building led to the…
Notes from KPD Blotter
In a professional building on Midland Ave., near the Post Office, there used to be a business called the…
around town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library’s Book Club, 90 Broad St., has scheduled a meeting of the Book Club for Monday,…
Lyndhurst bowling: Dominance at state sectional
Emily Young rolls top series facing boys’ competition By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After losing in…
QP hires respected veteran Kelly to head football team
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer As has been noted here several times over the years, there’s a coaching…
NA’s Fisher captures gold in Group I pole vault
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Travis Fisher loaded up his gear and braved the bitter winter cold to…
Reilly feted as Civil Lawyer of the Year
The Hudson County Bar Association Civil Practice Committee has named Kathleen M. Reilly of Brady, Brady & Reilly as the…
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Applebee’s in N.J.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations in New Jersey invite guests to let the good times roll with a variety…
Ex-employee stole nearly 9G, cops say
A woman who had worked for a Nutley physician has been accused of stealing several thousands of dollars from…
Obituaries
Chester C. Conklin Chester C. Conklin died Feb. 8 at Clara Maass Medical Center. He was 73. Born…
House fire quelled
LYNDHURST – Residents of a one-family house on Fourth St. in Lyndhurst were safely evacuated during a fire that broke…
Report: 2 women arrested, charged with soliciting prostitution at Kearny clinic
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — In a professional building on Midland Ave., near the…
Seeking donations for Brown St. fire victims
The Nutley Department of Public Affairs, working in partnership with the Nutley Music Boosters Association, is seeking…
Fitness center coming; new housing under review
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – It may require an extended backstop at Harvey Field to…
Legion seeks new members
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Last August, The Observer carried our feature story on the…
Teens for Jeans big hit
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The suggestion came from English teacher Kathy Williams but once it…