PBA, Red Bulls share holiday spirit

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer correspondent  HARRISON –  Unfortunately, 2014 won’t go down as a banner year…

Around Town

Bloomfield  Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., presents its version of the traditional Italian legend of La Befana with interactive…

For Weaver, it’s better second time around at QP

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer  Scot Weaver thought he had built something special when he first was the…

Belleville girls’ hoops: Record misleading

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The Belleville High School girls’ basketball team has posted a 1-4 record to…

NA’s Gainza enjoys scoring explosion in holiday tourney

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer When Rob Lado took over the North Arlington girls’ basketball program at the…

Obituaries

Charles E. Bennett  Charles E. Bennett, a longtime resident of Argyle, N.Y., passed away on Aug. 22 at Glens…

2014: The year in review

Compiled by Karen Zautyk & Ron Leir  Observer Correspondents    JANUARY The revolving door on the office of…

Catch basin repairs completed

NORTH ARLINGTON –  Eighteen crumbling storm water inlets around the borough have been rebuilt, Borough Council President Al Granell said.…

Truck yard fire in South Kearny

KEARNY –  A fire wrecked several vehicles at the Sarcona truck yard in South Kearny last Thursday. Deputy…

‘The Interview’: Why did they even bother?

Having been exposed to all the hype over Sony Production Co.’s limited release of “The Interview,” I say, “Thanks, but…

WE’VE GOT MAIL

NEW YEAR’S GREETINGS FROM THE FIRST COUPLE To the editor:  On behalf of my wife Cathy…

Foot issues? A podiatrist at your service

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON –  When Dr. Paul Latora, a podiatrist, was 20, he’d…

Cardoso calls for anti-speeding remedy

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  A First Ward lawmaker is pressing for four-way stops as a…

New owner at The Smile and Implant Center

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Generations of residents of West Hudson and South Bergen counties…

around town

Bloomfield  Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., announces the following programs: The library presents its version of the traditional…