Meet the ‘Ghost Army’
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – In June 1944, not long after the Allied…
Kearny immigrant fighting deportation
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A Kearny man accused of entering the…
Belgrove 2-family rejected
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – You could say the deck was stacked against them…
Windows on a world of shopping
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — Blossoms are blooming all over town these…
2 rescued in Belleville house fire
Two civilians were rescued from a Belleville fire last Wednesday, May 1. Belleville Fire Capt. Scott…
Keep smiling
Smile Design Specialists had a great day meeting many new people from the area during…
It’s Red Sox 24/7 in his back yard
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – No, it’s not a mirage. And, no, you’re…
Zinna leaving after 27 years on bench
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – After 27 years on the bench, Belleville Municipal…
Thoughts & Views: Ferreting out the furry facts
Okay, enough with the serious stuff. It’s time for another column of absurdities, or…
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Ag-Gag Laws and Freedom of the Press Dear Editor: “Despicable, unconstitutional, ridiculous, immature, idiotic, and mendacious.”…
News from the Kearny police blotter
The intervention of what Police Chief John Dowie called “two very good concerned citizens” aided a…
2 nabbed in attack that left victim bloodied
Two men are under arrest in connection with a violent assault on a man in Nutley…
Around Town
Belleville The Belleville Middle School Fine and Performing Arts Department is proud to announce its upcoming…
NJCU enjoys solid season thanks to Kearny duo
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Nick D’Errico had hit the crossroads of his life.…
A return trip to county finals for Belleville volleyball
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer John Spina had no idea what to expect from…
Lyndhurst’s Zdanek leads Golden Bears to win in Bergen Tourney
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The Bergen County Softball Tournament was set to…
NJAR awards for 11 Agents at Coccia for 2012
The New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) has recognized 11 Coccia Realty agents as inductees…
Obituaries
Wayne T. Creech Wayne T. Creech, 62, died on May 2 in the St. Barnabas Medical…
Golden Jubilee
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Next month, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred…
More eyes in the sky keeping watch
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Big Brother is watching you in Kearny … from…
Monday, bloody Monday
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – What began as a call last week to break…
Cafe Ole took time to prepare but now all the ingredients are here
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – ‘Way better!” That’s how Harrison eighth-grader Joseph Renderos contrasts…
2nd highest school post still up in the air
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Last fall, Franklin Elementary School – where Yvonne Cali…
Redeveloper selected for school site
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – In a split vote, the Belleville governing body has…
Thoughts & Views: We all need to be vigilant today
Some weeks ago, after completing my work at The Observer after 4 p.m. Friday afternoon, I…
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To the Editor: In recognition of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, I’d like to encourage…
305G grant to N. Arlington vols
NORTH ARLINGTON – North Arlington’s Volunteer Fire Department will be the beneficiary of new air…
News from Kearny police blotter
A man who contacted the KPD because he wanted to report a theft turned out to…
The Devil’s in the details
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Damn historians. They take the fun out of…
Highlights from the Nutley Police blotter
April 26 A township school bus driver notified police at 9:17 a.m. that someone had smashed…