Top 10 stories of the first half of 2020

To say the first six months of 2020 have been trying would be a gross understatement.…

Lyndhurst, Nutley get ready for Last Dance World Series

When local high school baseball teams were preparing for the 2020 season to begin back in…

Nutley’s Harbison working with QB guru to improve his skills

Matt Harbison doesn’t need to be a fortune teller, a few tea leaves. a tarot card…

Belleville’s Cuzzi set to return to call MLB games, but ready for what?

By all accounts, Phil Cuzzi had the best year of his career as an umpire in…

‘Last Dance’ baseball tourney gives locals hope of playing

Could it be actually possible? Could we see some semblance of high school baseball beginning in…

OUT FOR BLOOD

There’s a huge need for blood. And it’s been very hard to get donations since all…

STATE V. HIGHER ED?

In the weeks leading up to now, we’ve seen on TV and even on the pages…

Archdiocese of Newark will close 10 schools at academic year’s end; pandemic not a major factor in decision, officials say

The Archdiocese of Newark has announced the consolidation of its school community and the closure of…

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

For this story, you’re going to need to do a short meditation.

Nutley authorities: DeMuro Park Track may be closed if social-distancing guidelines aren’t followed

From the Nutley Board of Commissioners: Efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 have included the…

Belleville, Nutley COVID-19 death count rises

The two Essex County towns The Observer covers continue to see astonishing COVID-19 related numbers. As…

Nutley, Belleville, see increase in COVID-19 fatalities

Nutley and Belleville both saw an increase in COVID-19-related fatalities overnight, according to reports from the…

PLEASE DON’T LITTER!

While the nation and the world continue to deal with the Coronavirus, one smaller yet important…

Essex County COVID-19 cases see big jump overnight, spokesman says

Reported cases of COVID-19 continue to jump in Essex County, according to official numbers released by…

Nutley reports 4th COVID-19 fatality, third most in Essex County

The Nutley Board of Commissioners have reported the death of a fourth township resident who had…