Cops nab suspects in stabbing, theft
LYNDHURST – The Lyndhurst Police Department last week announced the capture of suspects wanted in connection with a stabbing at…
Charge upgraded to murder
NEWARK – The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office has upgraded charges against a Belleville man to murder in an alleged assault…
Kearny fireboat rises to the occasion
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – On its maiden fire response, Kearny Fire Department’s fireboat – Marine 3…
Thoughts and Views: Robin Williams: A final act
The ability of someone to make us laugh, to make us forget the stress we have to deal with every…
Hamilton St. back to normal now
HARRISON – At first, residents of Harrison Gardens probably thought they were seeing a mirage: As of Aug. 8, their…
Rivera: ‘I’m political victim’
Belleville BOE President John Rivera is fighting to keep his job as a $48,000 a year township public works laborer.…
30-day suspension for union head
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent BELLEVILLE – An arbitrator has dismissed 12 of 13 tenure charges filed March…
Kearny band ‘A Midnight Tragedy’ has its eyes set on big goals
By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent KEARNY — You’d almost think that a kid who grew up in…
Feds tie area druggist to illegal OC scheme
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NEWARK – A Belleville pharmacist and 15 others have been charged as alleged conspirators…
Logged on the Nutley police blotter
Aug. 9 A San Antonio Ave. resident reported that someone was placing harassing notes – some very offensive –…
Around Town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., will hold registration, beginning Aug. 20, for its Music Together…
Kardinals have chance to be good soccer squad
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The Kearny High School boys’ soccer team enjoyed a highly successful season in…
So much for summer, it’s time for fall sports
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Well, you think there’s still time to get out the suntan lotion, hit…
NA’s McCarthy remains king of New Jersey football scouting
By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer He’s now 72. His health in recent years hasn’t been great, battling…
Senior housing project advancing
HARRISON – The 15-unit, 3-story apartment building billed as affordable rental housing for senior citizens – the first such…