Lyndhurst’s Nowak benefits from position change
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Amanda Nowak was perfectly fine with being a midfielder…
Fatal car crash claims Bloomfield teen
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent BLOOMFIELD – A fatal two-car accident took place at Broughton Avenue…
Coccia Realty welcomes Gerardo Coppola
Jan R. Kwapniewski, President of Coccia Realty, is pleased to announce that Realtor Gerardo Coppola…
Obituaries
Rosemary Dabov Rosemary Dabov (Smith) 70, died on Sept. 27 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital,…
Fun for All Integrated Recreation Program
Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation will offer a variety of weekly sporting programs for students…
NA Health Department programs
Blood Pressure/health risk assessment –Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 1 to 2:45 p.m. No…
Help a senior cat this week
Stewie (ID#86340), a 12-year-old, female, front-declawed cat, is currently available for adoption at the Bergen…
Ridge Rd. eyesore still ‘lumbering’ along
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – About two years ago, the borough’s zoning…
8 holdups nets robber 8-year term
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent A serial bank robber, whose targets included a Bank of…
Rebirth o the Passaic River: Part 1
By Jeff Bahr Observer Contributor A river man comes forth In a recent opinion piece…
Investors Bank grand re-opening brings with it a family day of events
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent KEARNY– Though Investors Bank, located on Bergen Avenue, has had…
Local ShopRite aims to fight hunger
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Lyndhurst’s ShopRite hosted “Help Bag Hunger” last Wednesday, Sept.…
Enthusiasm for archery takes flight
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent With the release of the movies “Hunger Games,” “The…
Long may the Passaic flow … er, glow
The headline in Friday’s Star-Ledger read: “EPA to check for chemicals leaking into Passaic River.” So,…
Habitat for Humanity back in action in Kearny
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Dormant for more than a year, Kearny’s…
They want to be a ‘VOICE’ for veterans
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Taking a cue from the increasing numbers of…
Retired pro-athletes host dinner to benefit pro bono concussion treatment
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent PATERSON – A panel of retired professional athletes took part…
26th annual Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction takes center stage in NYC
By Jennifer Vazquez Observer Correspondent The streets of the Big Apple were bustling with Broadway…
Drug busts, brawls dominate Kearny criminal activities in past week
Two accused local drug distributors were locked up during the past week by Kearny…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is offering help with information about benefits and services available…
Nutley boys’ soccer team off to roaring start
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After going through an 8-11-1 record a year…
NA’s Nocciolo has great all-around game against Wallington
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer North Arlington High School head football coach Anthony Marck…
Kearny made wrong decision in cancelling game
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer If there was anyone who headed to Kearny High…
Kearny realtor a success story
Fernando Semiao and his family came to America in 1965. They originally moved…
Obituaries
Patricia A. Brady Patricia A. Brady, 59, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Sept. 20, at…
Two from Lyndhurst charged in $30 million mortgage fraud plot
Two Lyndhurst residents have been named in a criminal complaint filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office…
Accused Harrison killer deemed unfit for trial by defense
Carlos A. Campos, the Harrison resident charged with killing his parents and niece at their Hamilton…
New field trips in offing for Walker School teens
Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci, director of the Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation, is sending an…
Library hosts computer training for job seekers
Want to learn or refresh job resume skills? Join a trainer from Bergen County Community College…
Nutley-Belleville preps for annual Columbus Day Parade
The Nutley Belleville Columbus Day Parade Committee announces that this year’s parade is scheduled for Sunday,…