September 2012
Glenn “Jeannette” Spisak Glenn “Jean“ Spisak of Ruskin passed away at Tampa Bay Hospital under the care of LifePath Hospice on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. Jean was born in Knoxville,…
By MITCH TRAPHAGEN Christopher Hitchens passed away on December 15, 2011. Almost certainly, somewhere a self-proclaimed Christian celebrated. Hitchens, you see, was an unrepentant atheist. On a somewhat uncomfortably regular…
By MITCH TRAPHAGEN RIVERVIEW — Symmes Elementary School principal Dr. Julie Hasson Dr. Julie Hasson filled the top post, beginning just last week.Dr. Hasson moved to Hillsborough County in 2000…
By PENNY FLETCHER HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – When Sun City Center resident Richard Fee was 13 years old his mother was afraid he would spend the money people paid him for…
By MELODY JAMESON Recognizing the wide diversities represented by Hillsborough’s varied populations, county officials now are seeking area residents to serve as their first Diversity Advisory Council. At least 11…
By PENNY FLETCHER RIVERVIEW — Questions from former volunteers at the Hillsborough Correctional Institution following the publication of a news story in the Sept. 6 edition of The Observer News…
By MELODY JAMESON APOLLO BEACH – SouthShore’s very first honorary mayor is sure to be Her Honor. Two local women now are competing for the 2013 title that will be…
Richard J. Bell ALBANY- Richard J. Bell, 88, died on September 2, 2012 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany, New York. He was the son of Alderman…
By Mitch Traphagen Can you feel it? Little by little, the oppressive, seemingly relentless sweaty grip of summer is giving way to autumn. Oh sure, it still gets hot during…