Fire wrecks plastics factory on 2nd St.
A Harrison factory that makes plastic and plaster moldings for ceramics dealers was consumed by a three-alarm fire this past Sunday.…
Surprise ‘visit’
Fatima Cruz of Kearny was maneuvering her car through the parking lot at Jack’s IGA shopping center,…
Facing morals charges
KEARNY – A 37-year-old man who thought he was sending nude photos of himself via cell phone to a…
It only takes a cartoon
In the aftermath of the massacre at the satiric French publication Charlie Hebdo and, subsequently, the attack at a kosher…
Kitchen fire quickly contained
HARRISON – A fire at D’ Carbon, a Peruvian barbecue restaurant at 506 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. North, last Monday…
News from the Nutley police blotter
Between Jan. 3 and 9, Nutley PD responded to 27 auto accidents, 36 medical calls, 15 disputes and suspicious…
around town
Belleville Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., holds its monthly breakfast Sunday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. to noon. Admission…
Nutley girls’ hoop squad experiences growing pains
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Larry Mitschow knew this was going to be a tough season for…
Kearny coach Hill reflects on late father
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Growing up as a female athlete in a male-dominated world in highly competitive Harrison…
Kearny’s Baez comes of age in a hurry
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Joe Baez knew that this was going to be a crucial…
Join the Lions & become a volunteer
ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a full roster of “New Year, New You” health and wellness events…
Bianchi focused on meadows redevelopment, spending checks
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – North Arlington selected a group of new professional staffers at the…
Obituaries
Gregory S. Cerstvik Gregory S. Cerstvik, of Newark, entered into eternal rest, after battling cancer at his sister’s house…
Have you seen this alleged NA shoplifter?
On Jan. 7 at 5:20 p.m., an individual described as a white man, approximately 5’10” with short…
NA Senior Center being kept open through Thursday for residents who need warmth
North Arlington Borough Administrator Steve LoIacono announced Thursday, Jan. 8, that, “Due to severe cold and…
Break-ins disrupt holiday week
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – In the 24 years that his family has operated Fulger’s Golden…
4-year contract for cops
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – The borough has nailed down a new labor pact…
Winter haven for Hudson homeless
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you open it, they will come. That’s what Hudson…
Cops in Essex getting Narcan
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent In April 2014, Gov. Christie announced a pilot program to equip some New…
Town awards PILOT, issues bonds
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The tax break for Kearny Point Industrial Park – or, at…
Cops ID counterfeit suspect: NPD blotter
A Newark woman is being sought in connection with the alleged use of counterfeit bills to defraud a local merchant,…
Harrison Ave. fatality
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – What began as a Harrison Ave. fenderbender ended in tragedy Friday morning…
New townhomes taking shape
Photo by Ron Leir Arlington Village Development Partners LLC is moving forward with construction of 12…
Thoughts & Views: A lion among leaders
In its editorial euology last Friday, my alma mater, the N.Y. Daily News, referred to Gov. Mario Cuomo as…
A look at probiotics and health
Unlike the bacteria that cause diarrhea, fever, and many other symptoms, probiotics are live microorganisms that may improve your health…
PBA, Red Bulls share holiday spirit
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer correspondent HARRISON – Unfortunately, 2014 won’t go down as a banner year…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., presents its version of the traditional Italian legend of La Befana with interactive…
For Weaver, it’s better second time around at QP
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Scot Weaver thought he had built something special when he first was the…
Belleville girls’ hoops: Record misleading
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The Belleville High School girls’ basketball team has posted a 1-4 record to…
NA’s Gainza enjoys scoring explosion in holiday tourney
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Rob Lado took over the North Arlington girls’ basketball program at the…