9th annual ‘Harvest of Hope’ this week
The Connie Dwyer Breast Center at St. Michael’s Medical Center, Newark, will host its ninth annual “Harvest of Hope” Friday, Oct.…
Around Town
Belleville The Township of Belleville hosts a Community Shredding Day for residents only (no businesses) Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m.…
Postman charged in check thefts
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier has been charged with stealing more than $20,000…
Nutley wins SEC XC championship
First league championship for cross country program in 32 years By Jim Hague Observer Sports…
Lyndhurst girls’ volleyball: Making strides toward respectability
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Alan Clements enjoyed an excellent career as a volleyball coach, first at…
Kearny’s Paiva enjoying epic scoring season
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Barbara Paiva was born in Brazil, entering a family that had a…
Obituaries
Yolonda Girdwood Yolonda Girdwood (nee Gaglio) of Kearny passed away quietly at home on Oct. 8, surrounded by her beloved…
Then & Now
Once again, we venture into yesteryear Harrison, the specific year being 1930. The specific day, Jan.…
UPDATE: 21-year-old Nutley man charged with breaking into elderly woman’s apartment
Above: Stephen Nemec A 21-year-old Nutley man has been arrested and charged with burglary after police…
Our sign has been updated!
Here’s a look at our new sign — at our new location, 39 Seeley Ave., Kearny.
Lyndhurst hosting Columbus Day event
The Township of Lyndhurst will hold a Columbus Day celebration Sunday, Oct. 12, from noon to…
Uniform salute
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent NUTLEY – Currently hanging in the office of Daniel Jacoby at the Nutley Bureau…
Scouts’ mission continues
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – On March 20, 1960, the Girl Scout House in Kearny…
All creatures great and small
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you were out and about Saturday morning, you know that…