In this economy, local businesses need advertising to survive
By Ryan Sloan Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Some economic experts say we’re well on the road to recovering…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., offers storytime for toddlers and preschoolers beginning Oct. 8 and…
Former goalie Najarro leads Kearny over Harrison
Scores crucial goal in 3-1 win at Red Bull Arena By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer…
Call Krychkowski the impromptu NJCU goalie
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When the New Jersey City University men’s soccer team prepared to begin the…
Nutley’s Merkle carries on rich family grid tradition
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Craig Merkle didn’t have to go far to find inspiration in becoming a…
Obituaries
Patricia Ann Caruso Patricia Ann Caruso died peacefully on Sept. 14. She was 74. Born in Jersey City,…
A healthy attitude at ShopRite
ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, and Ultra Fitness Center/ The Unique Women’s Gym recently hosted an Outdoor Exercise Extravaganza…
Harrison police blotter entries
Sept. 22 At about 4:35 p.m., the owner of a 2009 Hyundai Elantra came into Harrison Police HQ…
It’s been a blessing for 75 years
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – On Sunday afternoon, at a Mass of Thanksgiving marking the 75th anniverary of…
Relic is missing from church
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – A sacred relic has been purloined from Holy Cross Church in…
Ruling due on high school vote
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent EAST NEWARK – East Newark wants to ask its residents, through a…
Loving life in Harrison
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – When a young Theodore Plasky moved with his mother to the Kingsland…
190M could flow to the Passaic
The Occidental Chemical Corp. has agreed to pay the State of New Jersey $190 million to resolve the company’s liability…
Kearny fire displaces 5
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY– A kitchen fire last Thursday temporarily displaced five persons and sent one of…
Kearny vs. Harrison at Red Bull
HARRISON – After a two-year lull, the Red Bull Arena will once again host a soccer doubleheader, matching up longtime…