When Walton Lake in Monroe would freeze over years ago, residents would gather for horse races as shown here in this 1914 photo provided by the Monroe Historical Society. Vintage winter scenes Every picture tells a story, including the old ones in black and white or those in the reddish-brown monochrome of sepia... Evergreen 01 Dec 2023 | 09:56
Lithium-ion batteries blamed for fires By Victoria Hoffman Lithium-ion batteries are the most common rechargeable batteries used in standard electronics, including... Local News 08 Sep 2023 | 12:15
The Vernon Township High School Viking Marching Band marches March 17 in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City. (Photos provided) Band makes 12th appearance in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Vernon Township High School Viking Marching Band participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manhattan on Friday,... Local News 24 Mar 2023 | 04:30
St. Patrick’s Day Parade is today in Newton The Sussex County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will have floats, bands, Irish dancers, bagpipers, firetrucks, antique cars, “you... Home 18 Mar 2023 | 09:27
William Vealey, who owns Vealey Landscaping in Wantage, hasn’t had his plow on his truck in more than a month. Photo by Kathy Shwiff. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) No snowfall, falling profits “As I sit here in my office looking out at the mountain, every flake of snow I see has been made by us, and not mother nature,”... Local News 15 Feb 2023 | 12:28
Thomas Joseph Harte Thomas Joseph Harte, 62 years old, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Newton Medical Center, Newton,... Obituaries 17 Oct 2022 | 02:50
Sussex resident asks for chicken ordinance change A Sussex Borough resident requested on Oct. 5 that the Borough Council adopt an ordinance that would allow his to raise chickens... Local News 06 Oct 2022 | 12:23
Just how dirty is your dirt? A big pile of orphaned dirt lies on the shoulder of Gate Schoolhouse Rd. in Goshen, one of a number of disowned dirt piles... Local News 20 Jun 2022 | 06:55
Stunning lake home back on the market Thank your lucky stars. This stunner of a lake home is back on the market because a buyer did not perform. Come and see for... Business 28 Apr 2022 | 01:49
RS Landscaping LLC firewood ( Photo by Rob Scheuermann) ‘Wood-burning heat is cheap, but it kills’: Architect and others weigh alternatives As prices for natural gas, propane and oil soar, many turn to old-fashioned wood to heat their homes. But there’s a problem.... Local News 22 Mar 2022 | 01:06
The end of the tracks on the Lackawanna Cutoff, near Lake Lackawanna in Byram Township, N.J. These tracks are being extended to Andover, N.J., and perhaps all the way to Scranton, Pa. (Photo by Chuck Walsh) A pier for Newburgh? A train for Andover? A deep-water port re-embraces its maritime origins The dream: Alexandra Church remembers the Clearwater putting down anchor,... Home 08 Feb 2022 | 03:34
Douglas Frederick Pospisil Douglas Frederick Pospisil Douglas Frederick Pospisil, 63 years old, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Hackensack Medical Center after a... Obituaries 20 Sep 2021 | 01:31
Vernon schools following mask mandate Parents and community members came out on Aug. 19 on both sides of the mask issue as the Vernon Township School District... Local News 23 Aug 2021 | 03:48
Julius L. “Sonny” Loops Julius L. ‘Sonny’ Loops Julius L. “Sonny” Loops, a beloved husband, father, and uncle, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, after a short illness.... Obituaries 19 Jul 2021 | 02:27
From left, Final Round students, Councilwoman Brenda O'Dell, Superintendent David Astor, and Councilman Nelson Alvarez (Photo by Vera Olinski) Final Round Boxing Gym trains first class In spite of the COVID-19 virus, the first class of Final Round 2020 Ogdensburg boxers completed their three week training... Local News 21 Aug 2020 | 11:36
