QP’s Joseph reaches 1,000-point plateau

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Jeremy Joseph didn’t know how many points he needed to reach the…

News in brief

KEARNY –  He is still seeking approvals to expand his residential project at Bergen and Schuyler Aves. in Kearny…

Thoughts & Views: It happens every spring

In case you hadn’t noticed, pitchers and catchers have reported for the annual ritual of spring training. By April,…

Lyndhurst captures overall T of C bowling title

First time ever for a North Jersey school   By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  The…

Nutley captures its 4th straight District 14 crown

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Frank DiPiano took over the Nutley High School wrestling program five years…

Lyndhurst’s Young proves to be more than one of the boys

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  Emily Young doesn’t mind being the lone girl competing on the Lyndhurst High…

Does girls crew row vs. bias?

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  A Kearny parent has filed a federal civil rights complaint against…

Photos tell his story

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent Last year, Bobby Travieso was doing some spring cleaning when, in the back of…

Outlet for grieving over loss of pet

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  NUTLEY –  If you’re not someone who loves animals, you can skip this…

Lyndhurst bowling: Dominance at state sectional

Emily Young rolls top series facing boys’ competition By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After losing in…

QP hires respected veteran Kelly to head football team

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer As has been noted here several times over the years, there’s a coaching…

NA’s Fisher captures gold in Group I pole vault

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Travis Fisher loaded up his gear and braved the bitter winter cold to…

Fitness center coming; new housing under review

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – It may require an extended backstop at Harvey Field to…

Legion seeks new members

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – ­ Last August, The Observer carried our feature story on the…

Teens for Jeans big hit

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  The suggestion came from English teacher Kathy Williams but once it…

2nd time around for council pick

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  It’s back to square one for members of the Kearny governing…

around town

Belleville  Belleville Elks Lodge 1123, 254 Washington Ave., holds its monthly breakfast Sunday, Feb 15, 9 a.m. to noon.…

Local wrestling teams move on to NJSIAA sectionals

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Is there a doubt about what the prominent winter sport is in…

The 700 Club welcomes NA coach Corsetto

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer When Rich Corsetto began his basketball coaching career 43 years ago, he never…

It’s the Blair Watson Project in Nutley, headed to Maryland

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  When Blair Watson was growing up – albeit in rapid fashion –…

Tomko is new schools chief

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  BELLEVILLE –  Richard Tomko came up unlucky in the race for state senate…

PJs & reading: perfect together

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  EAST NEWARK –  Some folks probably were scratching their heads after seeing adults and…

Check how town’s plowing … from home

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  That big Nor’easter that was supposed to whack The Observer’s territory last…

Thoughts & Views: The world must never forget

Last Tuesday marked the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. I am embarrassed to admit that I had not…

Adding up the benefits of calcium

Calcium, the most common mineral in the body, plays an essential role in blood clotting, muscle contraction, nerve…

around town

Belleville  Belleville Public Library and Information Center’s Children’s Room, 221 Washington Ave., announces the following activities for children: A Hibernation Party kicks…

Nationally ranked Red Hawks feature local talent

Kearny’s Aquino, Harrison’s Lucas playing big roles at MSU, now 20-1 By Jim Hague  Observer Sports…

Nutley hockey once again solid as a rock

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer After struggling somewhat at the end of last season, veteran Nutley High School…

NA’s Fisher wins NJSIAA sectional gold in pole vault

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  The way Travis Fisher looks at it, he was born to compete…

Obituaries

Marlene J. Bartholomew  Marlene J. Bartholomew of Kearny died Jan. 28. She was 79. Arrangements were by the Armitage…