Free rabies clinic

Kearny Health Department announces that during the month of January, pet owners are required to renew…

Keeping focused on Kearny kids’ merits

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – He’s only been in his new job for…

Who will fill vacant council seat?

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – As the song goes, who’ll be the next…

Study told NJ Transit of

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — You can’t say they weren’t warned. Back in…

Five-year sentence in voter fraud

TRENTON – A Belleville man, one of the final defendants in a long-running Essex County voter…

Anticipate Kearny labor strife in new year

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – One Kearny labor union has ended 2012 without a…

East Newark law is for the birds

For the record, I have no criminal record. As far as I recall. But I have…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

Consider going vegan in 2013 Dear Editor: This year’s developments have certainly vindicated those of us…

News from Nutley Police blotter

Dec. 27 A report of a home burglary on Milton Ave. is being investigated by police.…

Man killed in accident

A Newark man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Franklin Ave. in…

Borough takes aim at pigeon feeders

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – If East Newark has its way, some…

Real Estate Review: Kearny realtor a success story

  Fernando Semiao and his family came to America in 1965. They originally moved into the…

Obituaries

Stella D. Barnett Stella D. Barnett (nee Sadowski), 102, of Kearny, died on Friday, Dec. 21…

Stories that made news locally in 2012

By Ron Leir and Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondents JANUARY In the wake of a series of…

The year in sports 2012: Webster’s passing, Harrison soccer state sectional top Sports Stories

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The calendar year of 2012 brought a wide variety of…

Probation in bomb hoax

A Kearny man who made a hoax bomb threat to the City of Passaic on Thanksgiving…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

Working on school safety Dear Editor: The tragic events that occurred in Newtown, Conn., the sadness…

Around Town

Lyndhurst Lyndhurst Knights of Columbus Special Holiday Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, Dec. 30,…

Real Estate Review: The real estate market is still warming up

After the impact of Hurricane Sandy, many are concerned about a possible drop in the momentum…

Help find Belle a home

Belle, a 4-year-old Sealpoint Ragdoll, with beautiful blue eyes, is available for adoption at the Humane…

Nutley’s wish list for Santa

  NUTLEY – Santa’s workshop must be operating at full tilt this season – just to…

Stocking drive for Sandy Shore victims

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – For those of you not already consumed…

Kearny firefighters ‘storm’ the beaches

  By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY — Hurricane Sandy unleashed its full wrath upon New…

Another step to recognize veterans’ efforts

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – It’ll be a gathering of different generations designed…

Anticipate Koppers redevelopment plan

  By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny – with some assistance from other public…

Coping with another senseless school shooting

There is nothing rational to explain this past Friday’s shooting at an elementary school in Newtown,…

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Kudos to Holiday In The Park sponsors Dear Editor: On behalf of the Lyndhurst Board of…

Help Wanted! Freelance Reporter

The Observer newspaper is looking for a part-time general assignment reporter who will cover hard news…

Fire Department probes cause o warehouse fi re

A one-alarm fire at a South Kearny warehouse was quelled quickly last Wednesday. Kearny Fire Chief…

Arlington Jewelers: a ‘gem’ of a business

  Arlington Jewelers has a motto: “You’ll be singing a happy tune when you shop with…