Month: August 2020
A SPECIAL CENTENNIAL
The ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution became official on Aug. 26,…
EDITORIAL: Century after the 19th Amendment, we still have a long way to go
It’s hard to believe that 100 years ago at this time, no woman had ever cast…
Obituary — John Navickas
John Navickas John Navickas, 78, of Berwick, Pennsylvania, formerly of Harrison, died Aug. 15, 2020. The…
Pandemic pushes grid season back for Harrison’s Huseinovic, Pace University
Everything was in place for the 2020 college football season to be a spectacular campaign for…
Coronavirus forces NJSIAA to move volleyball season
While the plan remains to have the fall high school athletic season to move forward as…
YOU’VE GOT MAIL? So you’re the lucky one …
It doesn’t take much, lately, to realize the United States Postal Service is in a major…
Former Harrisonian JoAnn Barton making it big with radio show
JoAnn Barton is a Harrison girl at heart, even though she no longer lives here. From…
EDITORIAL — Having a bad USPS does not equate to same of carriers
We’ve seen it on TV. We hear it on the radio. It’s made its way to…
Obituary for Aug. 19, 2020
Christopher F. Deraval Christopher F. Deraval, 70, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. Born in New York…
North Arlington Recreation softball team enjoys competitive summer
In his heyday as an athlete, Mike “Whitey” Krawczyk was about as good of a baseball…
Nutley’s Steck uncertain about future in soccer
It’s almost astounding to think that Zoe Steck is about to enter her senior year at…
Hundreds wait on line in heat & humidity for food
Every time there is an emergency-food event locally, it begs a question — could it get…
Obituaries for 12 August 2020
William Connolly William Connolly died Aug. 5, 2020. He was 83. Private family arrangements were by…
The pandemic rarity: Nutley soccer camp
NUTLEY – Back in 1970, there was a popular movie starring film legends Elizabeth Taylor as…
Lyndhurst’s McCarthy puts out respected grid report despite COVID-19
Having taken over the McCarthy Report full-time after the passing of his father Dennis three years…
Belleville man charged in connection with pill-making operation involving fentanyl, BCPO says
A Belleville man was among a slew of Jersey residents arrested and charged in connection with…
Lyndhurst woman 1 of 2 charged in $1M embezzlement scheme, U.S. Attorney says
A Lyndhurst woman was one of two New Jersey residents who were charged for their participation…
James Messina, former Belleville Mayor, dies aged 72
BELLEVILLE — James “Jim” Messina, the former Mayor of Belleville, has died. He was 72. Mr.…
OUT YOU GO?
Sometimes, the smaller the location, the greater the problems become. Such is the case in East…
The invisible crisis: Many of our neighbors are going without food
Last week’s edition of The Observer featured a story about Phil Stafford, the creator and director…
Nutley grid coach DiGregorio all set to return; After battling pancreatic cancer, veteran mentor gets clearance
This is a story of strength, a tale of determination, a saga that generally doesn’t have…
NA’s Smith tries to bounce back at Bloomfield from second ACL injury
It’s safe to say that Savannah Smith wishes to remove the date of Oct. 15 from…