Newton recently joined other municipalities in Sussex County in hiring an in-house mechanic for fleet vehicle and DPW equipment maintenance and repair after choosing not to renew a contract with an independent repair shop. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) What’s driving mechanics away? A nationwide shortage of auto technicians is impacting our region, leading to a need for increased in-house municipal services,... Local News 27 Nov 2024 | 11:28
Doobiez will hold its official opening Oct. 5. A West Milford ordinance permits 10 cannabis dispensaries to open in the township. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Growing like a weed The 2021 legalization of cannabis products in both New York and New Jersey has led to a burgeoning trade in what was once... Home 20 Sep 2024 | 11:07
The ABCs of bus stop safety Designed with safety at the forefront, school buses are too heavy to roll over, too bright to miss and 70 times safer than... Back to School 16 Aug 2024 | 11:44
‘Too stressful’: why some students are saying no thanks to standardized tests As students across the tristate region sharpened pencils - or, increasingly, fired up computers - in preparation for multiple... Local News 02 May 2024 | 11:23
The notification displayed a fake number for Apple Support in order to convince M she was speaking with customer service over the phone. Photo provided. Scammers nearly collect $30,000 from Warwick resident’s bank account. Here’s how: M, a retired nurse and a longtime Warwick resident, was playing solitaire on her iPad after lunch on Friday, Feb. 16, when... Evergreen 04 Mar 2024 | 01:29
New York Giants Chaplain Gian Paul Gonzalez will be keynote speaker at Orange County Leadership Prayer Breakfast in October. Provided photo. New York Giants Chaplain Gian Paul Gonzalez will be keynote speaker at Orange County Leadership Prayer Breakfast Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus will host the annual Orange County Leadership Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct.... Local News 13 Sep 2023 | 02:26
Improvised shelter ( Photos by Joe Blevis) From the suburbs to wilderness survival Sometimes Joe Blevis disappears into the woods for a few days carrying only a knife. Why, coming from New Jersey suburbs,... Home 27 Dec 2022 | 05:32
Goshen wins traffic safety award The Village of Goshen has won a Silver Award for their efforts during 2021 in AAA Northeast’s Community Traffic Safety Awards... Home 15 Nov 2022 | 03:43
State Police arrest Town of Goshen man who fled following charges of rape against a minor New York State Police announced the arrest of Jesus Torres, age 31, from the town of Goshen for Predatory Sexual Assault... Police & Fire 06 Nov 2022 | 07:02
Pull a plane for a fundraiser The second Pull the Plane event challenges teams of 20 to pull a UPS plane across 50 feet at Stewart International Airport,... News 06 Jun 2022 | 06:36
Francis M. Degnan Francis M. Degnan, a long-time resident of Goshen, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 26,... Obituaries 04 May 2022 | 10:19
The law that legalized recreational marijuana in New York this year gives municipalities until Dec. 31 to ``opt out’’ of hosting dispensaries or on-site consumption lounges once retail sales start in a year or so. Localities cannot ban legalized possession. Bud blockers: More than 400 NY localities say ‘no’ to pot sales More than 400 towns and villages across New York have opted to block local marijuana dispensaries and consumption lounges... Police & Fire 14 Dec 2021 | 09:55
Matthew R. De Martin Matthew R. De Martin of Monroe passed away on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla after a tragic... Obituaries 15 Oct 2021 | 12:06
Zoom. The Theater Project presents thought-provoking play, ‘The Interpreter’ The Theater Project, a showcase for New Jersey artists, will present a live streaming production of award-winning playwright... Entertainment 05 Oct 2021 | 11:00
Empty Sky is the official New Jersey September 11 memorial to the state's victims of the September 11 attacks on the United States. It is located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City at the mouth of Hudson River across from the World Trade Center site. 2017 photo by Robert G. Breese. Lessons learned. Or not As we move on from 20 years post 9-11, we should carry the most important lesson forward. On9-10-01, my husband was recovering... Letters to the Editor 15 Sep 2021 | 04:01
