Kearny boys’ hoops: A new direction
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Bob McDonnell now has the position he had coveted…
Golden Bears take cerebral approach with new coach Palek
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Paul Palek noticed one important trait about the Lyndhurst…
Kearny man wins injury case
A Kearny resident injured in an auto accident was recently awarded $200,000 in damages following a…
Obituaries
Mary Dombrowski Mary Dombrowski (nee Szymanski), 91, of Harrison and Toms River, entered into eternal rest…
Then & Now
Top photo is the Atlantic Buckram Corp. (pictured sometime in the…
‘Mining’ North Arlington’s past
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON– Let’s begin with real estate: Back in 1668,…
At last, new apts. for seniors
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Some five years after the project was conceived,…
She gets 10 years for ordering ‘hit’
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – She had already bought the dress. A classic black…
Want to fight a fire? Hit the remote
NORTH ARLINGTON– The alarm sounds: a house fire. The volunteers spring into action, arrive at…
No Nutley veteran forgotten
NUTLEY – A formerly longtime Nutley resident got a surprise visit recently from township representatives…
Keeping you safe while you’re holiday shopping
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Shoppers have enough to worry about during the…
Chain retailer eyed for Passaic Ave. mall
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If all goes well, Kearny can expect to…
Thoughts & Views: The world mourns the passing of Mandela
The world experienced a great loss Dec. 5 with the death, at age 95, of…
Fish ‘swap’ proposed for Passaic anglers
NEWARK – The whole proposition sounds fishy to lots of people but the folks dropping the…
News from the Nutley Police blotter
Dec. 5 At 9:14 p.m., police were called to a Glendale St. location on a report…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Ave., announces the following programs: • Saturday Storytime and Craft…
Kardinals reshuffle the deck to remain competitive
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer A year ago, veteran Kearny High School girls’ basketball…
Belleville turns to Stoeckel to lead Bucs’ boys’ basketball team
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Once again, the Belleville boys’ basketball head coaching position…
Lyndhurst girls’ hoops squad moves forward with new coach Cousins
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After several years toiling in the retail business,…
Highlights from the Harrison Police blotter
Dec. 5 At about 6 a.m., police said an unattended Mercedes Benz was reported stolen from…
Obituaries
Dorothy Bevan Dorothy Bevan, (nee Suckiel) of Harrison, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Dec. 5.…
300 reasons to give thanks — for cops
KEARNY — The holiday season got off to a heckuva start Thanksgiving weekend, with the Kearny…
Finding the ‘joy’ of life
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – This Sunday, Dec. 8, at 9:30 a.m., Grace…
Santa will help light tree
Kearny will kick off the holiday season this Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 p.m.…
More intrigue behind the blue wall
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – Another police superior has lodged a legal beef against…
‘Pledge to build still good,’ Habitat says
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A ceremonial groundbreaking was held nearly five months…
Guilty plea in local robberies
A suspect arrested by FBI agents earlier this year in connection with the armed robbery of…
1 occupant hurt in Devon St. fire
KEARNY – A fire on Thanksgiving night gutted the kitchen in an apartment at 564 Devon…
‘Locked in’ & liking it: lessons in kindness
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Fifty-seven Lyndhurst teens went into “lockdown’’ mode in…
Finances, test scores alarm school chief
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Schools Superintendent Frank Ferraro sounded two alarms – one…