Obituaries
Herman Max Brinkmeyer Herman Max Brinkmeyer, 81, of Kearny, died on March 16. Visiting will be…
Coming up in the March 20 edition of The Observer …
In this week’s edition of The Observer, our Ron Leir updates the major Harrison fire from…
BREAKING: Jury finds Nutley’s Bergrin guilty on 23 charges
Report By The Observer Staff NEWARK — A former prominent Nutley attorney has been found…
West Hudson’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Photo Gallery
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5-alarm fire hits eateries, apartments
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – Five firefighters, all from Jersey City, were injured…
FEMA: Friend or foe?
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Ever since Hurricane Sandy pummeled the tri-state…
Fighting against Sandy fraud
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent In a effort to snare the human vultures who have…
Mulch ado about meadows fire
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A fire in the Kearny meadows last…
The Bravest and The Finest
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – As they do annually, members of the…
Feds nix money for Kearny firefighters
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If Kearny wants to hire new firefighters, it won’t…
Thoughts & Views
Accentuate the negative Definition of pes-s-mism (ps-mzm) n.: A tendency to stress the negative or…
Food importer gets taste of Sandy’s wrath
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – After building a $14 million a year importing…
‘Once on This Island’ coming to Kearny
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Kearny High School will usher in spring by…
Drug bust tops news from KPD blotter
An ongoing KPD Vice Squad investigation into drug trafficking from a Highland Ave. residence has led…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Irish American Association is sponsoring a trip to Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston and…
Red Bulls begin home schedule with new roster, coach, GM
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The New York Red Bulls had a…
Plenty to remember from local winter sports campaign
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Now that the NJSIAA wrestling championships have been completed,…
Nutley’s Trombetta overcomes injury to earn state medal
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Bobby Trombetta had begun his senior wrestling season…
Obituaries
John Burke Jr. John “Jack” Burke Jr. 67, of Hazleton, Pa., formally of Kearny, passed away…
Coming up in the March 13 edition of The Observer …
Coming up in the March 13 edition of The Observer, there’s a lot of news about…
BREAKING: Major fire in Harrison
HARRISON — Updated at 4:30 p.m. A six-alarm fire is still giving firefighters trouble on Frank…
Observer readers: Harrison should ban smoking in parks
The Observer’s informal, online poll reveals most believe Harrison should ban smoking in town parks. In…
Many left homeless by Harrison fire
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON — Occupants of three multi-family residences were left homeless by…
Have you seen this man?
Belleville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in tracking down a suspected serial bank…
Belleville beefs up street patrols
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Don’t be shocked if you see more cops with…
Volunteers sought to aid abuse victims
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Domestic violence. It’s one of those topics all over…
‘Tanning Mom’ prepping for her close-up?
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY — Patricia Krentcil (a.k.a. The Tanning Mom) scored a victory…
Business to Business: One for Entrepreneurship
By Laurie Perrone Observer Correspondent It is a refreshing course of events when a businessman like…