Kearny, Harrison soccer: Moving on once again
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The NJSIAA state soccer playoffs have moved into the…
QP football: Home game in state playoffs
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Robert Kearns decided to return to his…
Obituaries
Frances A. Oldknow Frances A. Oldknow (nee Winship), 84, of Ocean Grove, formerly of Kearny, died…
News from the Nutley Police blotter
Nov. 8 A motor vehicle stop on Passaic Ave., at 1:16 p.m., led to the arrest…
Chief retires after 4 decades as a cop
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – Starting pay was $9,500, a few cops…
Christie & Giuliani in Harrison
HARRISON – Gov. Chris Christie’s campaign bus rolled into Harrison last Friday, the last of…
S. Kearny robbery suspect nabbed
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Following an extensive investigation, Kearny police identified…
The ‘spirit’ of American Legion
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent HARRISON – I went ghost hunting last week. I even…
School district widens peanut ban policy
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – The Lyndhurst Board of Education is going the…
How vets can defend themselves at home
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny hosted a regional conference for New Jersey…
Recent reports from the KPD blotter
Oct. 27 At 2 a.m., Officers Luis Moran and Frank West responded to a report of…
And in the morning, silence
Next Monday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, the day dedicated to honoring all American veterans,…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
The Veteran Let us never forget their sacrifices. It is the veteran, not the preacher, who…
Lyndhurst Police blotter
Oct. 30 Police reported three Mischief Night incidents that happened within blocks of each other. At…
‘Cinderella the Musical’ at W.H.A.T.
The West Hudson Arts Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) kicks off its third season with Disney’s “Cinderella…
Then & Now
This rustic scene once graced the northwest corner of the intersection of Schuyler Ave. and…
Around Town
Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., offers the following programs: • Thursday Afternoon at the…
Kearny firefighter Boyle takes on NYC Marathon
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Doug Boyle has never been one to back down…
Kearny girls’ cross country team captures county crown
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Before the girls’ high school cross country season started,…
Call Harrison’s Villanueva an assist machine
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Most soccer players dream of being the goal…
Harrison Police Blotter
Nov. 1 At 4:41 p.m., police were dispatched to a Manor Ave. residence on a report…
Obituaries
Robert Boni Robert Boni died on Nov. 2 at home. He was 82. Born in Pennsylvania,…
Election results will be posted on our Facebook page tonight around 9
There are numerous local elections today — and we’ll be posting results on our Facebook page.…
Belleville boy found, is fine
The 12-year-old Belleville boy who went missing earlier today has been found — and he’s fine,…
Belleville, State police looking for missing 12-year-old boy
The Belleville Police Department and the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit are seeking the…
Local real estate market ready to move?
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Signs of the beginning of a Kearny…
How to ‘stomp out’ bullying
By Anthony Coelho Observer Intern HARRISON – The concept of bullying needs no explanation. We’ve…
In the spirit o Halloween . . .
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Here is something fascinating I learned Friday…
Goodwill aiding jobless at new center
HARRISON – In response to a still sluggish job market, Goodwill Industries of Greater NY…
Kearny lad celebrates his prized pooch
By Anthony Coelho Observer Intern Highlights for Children, a popular children’s magazine that has been…