around town
Belleville The Kevin G. Kennedy Civic Association will hold its 22nd annual scholarship breakfast May 17 at 10 a.m.…
Lyndhurst softball team prepares for another state title run
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The 2014 high school softball season was certainly a memorable one for Lyndhurst…
Say what? QP allegedly hires Dressel, then un-hires her
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer It’s been stated here too many times to remember that Queen of Peace…
NA’s Silva throws no-hitter in Autism Awareness Challenge
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer At the end of the 2014 high school baseball season, North Arlington’s promising…
Obituaries
Paula Cornejo Paula Cornejo died April 10. She was 87. Born in Peru, she lived in Kearny. Arrangements…
Strong 1st quarter bodes well for BHGRE | Coccia Realty
KEARNY – If the first quarter of 2015 is any indication of what the rest of the year will…
Gas station robber still being sought
Updated 15 April with a sketch from the NJ State Police. Nutley PD is searching for a…
Band of Brothers
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – On Sept. 11, 2001, a young boy stared out a…
Health Center to open Dec.
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – It was supposed to happen April 1 but now the…
Township losing faithful civil servant
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – When she was appointed Township Clerk, her office was still in…
Shields gala upcoming
NORTH ARLINGTON – The North Arlington Knights of Columbus, Queen of Peace Council 3428, holds its 21st annual Shields Awards…
2% annual raises for cops for 3 years
EAST NEWARK – Borough police salaries are going up a bit but some of the increase will be offset…
‘Gang member,’ wanted in Va., arrested
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A “known gang member” — who was wanted by Virginia authorities…
Rooming house fire confined to 1 unit
KEARNY – A fire that started in an unoccupied room at the Hudson House rooming house Sunday evening is…