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…