Obituaries
Adela Asensi Adela Asensi died peacefully at home on Nov. 4. Born in La Coruna, Spain, she lived…
Wellness events at Lyndhurst ShopRite
Throughout November (Diabetes Awareness Month), ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, will host a full roster of health and wellness…
Kearny’s main library to close Monday through Wednesday for emergency repairs
The Kearny Public Library’s main facility at 318 Kearny Ave. is closing for emergency heating repairs,…
A harrowing history lesson
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – Erwin Ganz was only nine when he fled Germany in…
Fire OT prompts hirings
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – After meeting in closed caucus for about an hour last Wednesday,…
Sober House ordered to pack up
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Occupants of the so-called Sober House at 2-8 Grand Place in…
7 promoted in police ranks
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Just four weeks after Commissioner John Montillo took over as public…
Nov. 12 hearing on feral cats
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Oct. 29 was National Cat Day, and Kearny feline lovers were…
Old enough to know better?
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Last Wednesday, Oct. 29, Kearny police contacted the Hudson County Juvenile Intake…
Thoughts & Views: We can all walk that tightrope
This past Sunday evening, a global audience tuned in to the Discovery Channel to watch the aerialist Nik Wallenda tackle…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
LISTEN TO THE EXPERTS To the editor: In response to Karen Zautyk’s column on Ebola, I think much…
Shoplifter had taste for fine wine: NPD blotter
A thief with a craving for the classic vino got away with a $1,900 bottle of wine from…
Cops stop menacing intruder: HPD blotter
HARRISON – An East Newark man was grabbed by cops early on Monday, Oct. 27, after police said he…