The Wanaque Reservoir serving northern New Jersey, just over 10 miles from Sterling State Forest, is nearly 50 percent empty, despite recent rain and snowfall. Drone photo by Nicholas Horton, The Pathfinder Studios. Farmers weather the drought The region saw its driest October on record this year. And while wildfires burned more than 5,000 acres of Sterling State... Evergreen 02 Dec 2024 | 12:34
High schools in Middletown and Newburgh, N.Y., purchased Yondr pouches for all students in attempt to curb the negative effects of cell phone use in school. Photo: Yondr. As screen time soars, high schools turn to Yondr bags and phone cubbies Should schools ban cell phone use among students? In a survey completed by more than 600 local readers, 73% said yes. But... Local News 12 Jan 2024 | 06:04
The Touw family at Wagon Wheel Farm (from left): Jason Touw, holding his son, Owen, 4; daughter Baylie, 12; and Kristin, holding son, Emmett, 16-months old. ( Photo: Geri Corey) Please consider the importance of farming as you consider plans for inherited lands Editor's note: New York State Senators Jen Metzger (SD-42) and James Skoufis (SD-39) sent a joint letter to representatives... Letters to the Editor 23 Oct 2019 | 01:08
