Looking forward to a new challenge

  By Ron Leir Nutley— With five months left in her term, Nutley Mayor Joanne Cocchiola…

Harrison Police Blotter

Dec. 1 A perpetrator who gained entry by smashing a basement window burglarized a Bergen St.…

Bloomfield Police Blotter

Nov. 20 A victim reported that an unknown person removed two meters from the lot. Nov.…

Around town

Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library Book Club will meet on Monday, Jan. 9, from 6:45 to 7:50…

Home Sweet Home!

If there is one place you want to be at the end of a tiring day,…

Out of jail, serial burglar back at it again, cops say

  By Ron Leir A Kearny man who is no stranger to local gendarmes was picked…

Nutley Police Blotter

Dec. 9 Someone smashed the rear of window of a 2001 Cadillac registered to a Brookline…

Queen of Peace boys’ hoops squad moves forward with new coach McGuire

By Jim Hague Ever since he graduated from Queen of Peace eight years ago, Tom McGuire…

Nutley grid coach DiGregorio resigns after eight seasons

  By Jim Hague Steve DiGregorio knew for weeks that he was going to step down…

Lyndhurst looks to Lally to lead wrestling program

By Jim Hague Although he’s focused in establishing his chiropractic office in Wayne, Dr. Jeff Lally…

Nutley baseball standout Kraft signs with Coppin State

By Jim Hague Nutley High School baseball standout Jack Kraft already has his college plans laid…

Obituaries

Cornelius “Neil” Ford Cornelius “Neil” Ford passed away on Dec. 1, after losing his battle with…

Top 10 reasons to ‘not’ plan for retirement

By Randy Neumann Although you probably read or hear about some “Top Ten” list every other…

Lyndhurst Residents asked to vote on public referendum

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – The Committee for Better Facilities (CBF), a group of…

Nutley celebrates annual holiday tradition

By Jeff Bahr On Sunday December 4, Nutley’s biggest holiday extravaganza – the annual Tree and…

S. Kearny industrial site primed for redevelopment

    By Ron Leir A long-neglected industrial parcel in South Kearny is getting some renewed…

Gear still shaky but out on the streets

 By Ron Leir BELLEVILLE – At last, they’re on the road. The township’s seven new police…

Old Hartz site giving way to apartments

    By Ron Leir HARRISON – After years of planning, land acquisition and a stalled…

Plenty of parks … where are the kids?

When I was a kid growing up in Kearny, I remember that getting friends together for…

Kearny withdrawals court complaint after Lyndhurst makes NJMC payment

By Anthony J. Machcinski A legal battle between Kearny and Lyndhurst over a late payment owed…

Harrison Police Blotter

Nov. 29 A man was taken to St. Michael’s Hospital, Newark, after being struck in the…

OBSERVER CHRISTMAS

As everyone knows, one of the best parts of the Yuletide season is being able to…

New kid’s book ready for holidays

      By Anthony J. Machcinski In the rush of the holiday season, many family…

Nutley Blotter: Fireworks scare residents

Nov. 24 Police rushed to the Spring Garden School area at 11:28 p.m. on a report…

Message for the Soul: Don’t Quit!

Have you ever felt so tired of pursuing your dreams that at times you have just…

Around town

Belleville Belleville Elks Lodge is holding a holiday bazaar on Sunday, Dec. 11, a t 254…

Kearny’s Aquino fitting in well at Montclair State

Former Observer Female Athlete o Year making mark with Red Hawks   By Jim Hague Janitza…

Kearny native Webster honored as member o

  By Jim Hague Alex Webster may be 80 years old now and his gait has been diminished with…

Lyndhurst resident Blanco opens bowling season in style

By Jim Hague Will Blanco believes he was born with a gift – and that gift was the ability…

IRS seeks to return $153 million in undelivered checks to taxpayers;

Recommends E-File, Direct Deposit to avoid future delivery problems   In an annual reminder to taxpayers, the…