Rowan and Isaac Martens reading at home in Minisink, N.Y. The Martens were first in their town to sign up for a Port Jervis, N.Y., library card, but because it’s a 19-minute drive, they rarely get there. Now, with newly limited access, it becomes still less convenient, but the Martens plan to make the effort to go this summer. “I want my kids to have the library experience,” Melissa Martens said, “even if it’s not convenien.” Photo by Melissa Martens. Crossing state lines for a library book Getting a book from the library seems like one of those inalienable American rights, but a pocket of Orange County, N.Y.,... Local News 06 Jul 2023 | 01:09
Russell Herman Russell Herman, age 59, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Newton Medical Center. Born in Jersey City,... Obituaries 22 Apr 2022 | 01:58
John James Timchak John James Timchak John James Timchak of Glenwood, N.J., passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. He was 83. Born to John and... Obituaries 16 Feb 2021 | 11:42
(Bigstock photo) Connecticut man arrested for rash of tristate burglaries Patrick Ryan, 30, of Fairfield, Conn., was arrested Jan. 24 for a series of burglaries committed in the region over the past... Police & Fire 02 Feb 2021 | 04:51
Marsha L. Smith Marsha L. Smith Marsha L. Smith, age 70, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at her residence. Born in Newton to the late Percy and Mary... Obituaries 08 Jun 2020 | 03:44
Helen Marie Doland Helen Marie (Witkowski) Doland, 85, passed away Oct 10, 2019. Helen was born in Greenville, N.Y., on June 17, 1934, to the... Obituaries 11 Oct 2019 | 03:14
Ashley Van Grouw and Robert Miedema Area couple marries Ray and Wendy Van Grouw of Wantage announce the marriage of their daughter, Ashley Van Grouw, to Robert Miedema, son of James... Announcements 30 Sep 2019 | 11:54
