Alert citizen alerts the KPD
A call from a concerned citizen about a suspicious individual led to the early -morning arrest Aug. 18 of a…
Thoughts & Views: Fanning the flames on social media
By now, you surely have heard of “The Ice Bucket Challenge” wherein people are videotaped pouring ice water over their heads…
Business, bikes targeted: NPD blotter
The owner of a Franklin Ave. business under construction in Nutley has been a victim of repeated breakins, according to…
‘Happy Valley’ New Netflix police show will leave you wanting more
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent Whenever Netflix releases new shows, they always put a little tag under the…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Elks, 254 Washington Ave., host a Type O blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 27, 5 to 9 p.m.,…
One (un)lucky dog
KEARNY – A walk in the park turned out to be anything but for a man and his…
Maroon Raiders look to improve on gridiron
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The Nutley High School football team posted a 5-5 record in 2013.…
Harrison boys’ soccer team looks to continue winning ways
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The newest member of the First Family of West Hudson soccer arrived last…
Buccaneers look to gain respectability under Fischer
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Joe Fischer knows exactly what the new head football coach at Belleville…
Seeking buyer
Stewart’s Drive-in, a longstanding Kearny business at 938 Passaic Ave., is on the market. The property is…
Obituaries
Irene Chickene Irene Chickene, 93, passed away Aug. 22 at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville. Visiting will…
Post 99 is 95!
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – Ninety-five years ago this week — Aug. 19, 1919 — 13…
Pressing for bridge funding
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent LYNDHURST – Lawmakers from all levels of government, led by State Sen. President…
Facing a new gun charge
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – A Kearny man, who two years ago accidentally shot himself in the…
New spin on house party
By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY– A house-party host got a bit more than he bargained for when he…