Maroon Raiders loom as one of NJ’s best in girls’ soccer
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After finishing the 2013 season with an 18-2-1 record, the best…
Obituaries
Ralph Barbara Ralph Barbara died peacefully at home on Aug. 6. He was 84. Born in Newark, he…
Then & Now
That rather ornate structure in the ‘Then’ photo is the Jackson St. Bridge, linking Harrison to…
Remembering a local hero
Lt. Joseph E. Frobisher Jr. (inset) was a pilot with the U.S. 148th Aero Squadron.…
Ferraro facing firing
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The Kearny Board of Education is seeking to fire Frank Ferraro,…
Ebola scare at postal center
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The U.S. Postal Service, in concert with the FBI, is…
A bridge too hot
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If it’s true that bad things happen in threes, then Kearny’s…
Still rattled by Sandy? Get free legal help
Hudson County residents with legal issues arising from Superstorm Sandy may be eligible to receive free legal counsel, advice or…
CPG opposes EPA’s river cleanup plan
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent A proposed bank-to-bank cleanup and cap is no way to treat a river. That’s…
Guilty plea in mortgage scam
BELLEVILLE – A 63-year-old Belleville man faces up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to his role in…
‘Wheels for Vic’ fundraiser set for Boystown
By Jim Hague Observer correspondent It was a night six years ago that touched the hearts of many…
KPD: The thin & thick of it
A man described as a known shoplifter” called attention to himself last week when he went into a…
Chase ends in 5-car crash
A police chase of a suspect from Newark ended with a multi-car crash at the Nutley exit of Rt.…
Williams’ death reminds us success is no defense against depression
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent Some of the comments were disturbing and beyond ignorant. “But he was…
ShopRite of Lyndhurst hosts fall wellness events
ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, 540 New York Ave., hosts a wellness series throughout September to help mark…