Working hard to improve playtime activities
By Ron Leir Now that the warm weather has arrived, communities in the region are…
Next up for W.H.A.T. is ‘Nunsense’
By Anthony J. Machcinski The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) will conclude its…
Another season to remember for the Lyndhurst track team
By Jim Hague Before the 2012 outdoor track season began, there were a lot of…
Soccer devotee imparts love of sport to youths
By Jim Hague Steve Montanino is a lifelong Kearny resident, a product of the town…
QP’s Negroni already masters the hurdles; heads to Meet of Champs
By Jim Hague After playing soccer in the fall, Queen of Peace freshman Natalie Negroni…
More thoughts on rethinking risk
By Randy Neumann A few weeks ago, I wrote a column, “The necessity of strategy,”…
Obituaries
Dorothy L. Cupka Dorothy L. Cupka, 87, of Kearny, died on May 24 at her home.…
Around Town
Harrison • A Tricky Tray fundraiser will be held for Margie Maltese at the Harrison East…
‘Bell’ weather day for Belleville
Belleville veterans, public officials and residents were at the Municipal Building last weekend to mark…
HCCC Plans Information Sessions for Prospective Students
This summer, Hudson County Community College is scheduling several information sessions this summer for local residents…
Kearny Blotter
On Thursday, May 24, Officer Dave Rakowski responded to a motor vehicle accident on Rutland Ave.…
Hawk-eyed citizen foils stolen car attempt
On May 29, at 12:33 p.m., Belleville Police officers were dispatched to the area of Main…
Nutley Police Blotter
May 31 At 2:39 a.m. police came upon Javier Rivera, 22, of Nutley, walking in the…
Chronicling The Observer’s history
By Anthony J. Machcinski On the morning of March 14, 1887, three young men…
Aiming to help veterans
By Ron Leir NUTLEY – The newest member of the township governing body was just…
Up-close & personal to learn about jobs
By Jeff Bahr BLOOMFIELD – A mix of specially selected juniors and sophomores from Bloomfield High…
Red letter day for men in blue
By Ron Leir KEARNY – For six lucky men in blue, it was a day to…
Memorial Day memories
In recent times, Memorial Day has become the unofficial start of summer, with area residents…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
To the Publisher: Four of the six Civil War fatalities from Belleville and Nutley occurred 150…
Lyndhurst Chemical Spill
By Ron Leir LYNDHURST – What will stand out in Dan Nicolette’s memory about last Sunday’s…
‘Aim’ing for success
Anthony J. Machcinski Artists from all over the area will converge on the Lithuanian Catholic…
Art comes in many forms in E. Newark
By Anthony J. Machcinski A variety of student projects will be featured on May…
Kearny markets new cookbook
KEARNY – Soon there’ll be a new book on the market that’s completely home grown.…
‘Choked-up’ by charger cord
HACKENSACK – Well, this certainly broadens the usage of a phone charger cord. The Bergen County…
Woman killed in auto accident
A woman driving the wrong way on the Wilson St. ramp of Rts. 1 & 9…
Around Town
Belleville Clara Maass Medical Center will host its annual Cancer Survivors Day on Saturday, June 2,…
Locals shine at NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete Awards program
By Jim Hague EDISON – Christine Castelluber keeps a tremendously hectic schedule. The…
Despite two sudden losses, Nutley’s future looks bright
By Jim Hague His team had just lost another heartbreaking one-run contest in a span…
Lyndhurst’s Jasinski makes solid return at Misericordia
By Jim Hague Bubba Jasinski had two solid years of college baseball at Misericordia University…