Serial bandits sought in gas station heists
By Karen Zautyk NUTLEY – Police are hunting two suspects in the armed robbery of two…
N.A. appeals arbitration award to PBA
By Ron Leir NORTH ARLINGTON – This borough is challenging a state arbitrator’s award that gives…
Garden State Concert Band continues long tradition in Kearny
By Anthony J. Machcinski For the last 13 years, the Garden State Concert Band has performed…
Birds of a feather . . . and other blotter news
By Karen Zautyk NUTLEY — Regular readers of the various police blotters will know that sometimes…
Around town
Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., is offering patrons tutoring on surfing…
Hunt is on for predator
BLOOMFIELD – Local police, assisted by the State Police and the sex crimes unit of the…
Arrested on child porn charges
NORTH ARLINGTON – A 58-year-old borough man was arrested last week for alleged possession and distribution…
Kearny’s Aquino named Observer Female Athlete of Year
Three-sport standout destined for greatness since young age By Jim Hague Being the middle child…
Aquino gets award, but other locals worthy
By Jim Hague Janitza Aquino of Kearny High School earned The Observer Female Athlete of the…
American Legion baseball returns to Kearny
Post 99 team christens Franklin School Field By Jim Hague For the last two summers, many…
Downsize house in retirement?
By Randy Neumann You’re near retirement. Your large home is nearly or fully paid off. The…
Obituaries
Frank X. Lawless Frank X. Lawless, 93, of Harrison, passed away on Friday, June 17. Arrangements…