A family stands with School Resource Officer Sean Perry in front of a “Touch-a-Truck” vehicle. ( Photo by Vera Olinski) Cedar Mountain School holds Fall Harvest Open House A lot of good things are happening at Cedar Mountain School and in the Vernon community. Once again, the school celebrated... Local News 19 Sep 2022 | 12:34
Sensei Monica McGovern demonstrates breaking out of an attacker’s grip with Sensei Tom Shull. Vernon Valley Karate Academy gave self-defense classes for a cause Vernon Valley Karate Academy (VVKA) takes care of its own and others. Within the last two weeks, the academy taught two women’s... Local News 06 Sep 2022 | 10:47
Heaters Pond (Photo by Vera Olinski) Ogdensburg approves administrative fees for Heaters Pond, pavilion rental The Ogdensburg Borough Council approved its administrative fees ordinance in a 3-1 at its Dec. 13 meeting. Councilman Michael... Local News 27 Dec 2021 | 03:38
Byram Township municipal building (File photo by Vera Olinski) Byram council complains about state mismanagement and overreach The Byram Township Council expressed displeasure with the New Jersey state government at its Dec. 7 meeting, especially pension... Local News 14 Dec 2021 | 08:33
Stanhope municipal building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Stanhope has 100 percent tax collection rate The Borough of Stanhope has a 100 percent 2020 tax collection rate. Borough administrator Brian McNeilly called the perfect... Local News 16 Nov 2021 | 12:31
Byram Township municipal buildings (Photo by Vera Olinski) Byram gets roadwork grant but is denied loan for dog park Byram Township will receive a $190,500 roadwork grant, but was denied a CO Johnson Park improvement loan. Township manager... Local News 09 Nov 2021 | 06:52
Ogdensburg Borough Hall (Photo by Vera Olinski) Audit: Ogdensburg is financially stable Ogdensburg Borough is financially stable, chief financial officer Mike Marceau told the council at its Oct. 25 meeting. Marceau... Local News 09 Nov 2021 | 03:58
Byram adopts water use and conservation plan The Byram Township Council has adopted a water use and conservation management plan. The plan was adopted, 3-1, at the council’s... Local News 26 Oct 2021 | 06:27
Karli loves the fire station bouncy house (Photo by Vera Olinski) Ogdensburg residents celebrate their mining heritage at Family Fun Day Candace Bertalan, president of the Ogdensburg Historical Society, said there were a lot of people at the Ogdensburg Museum,... Local News 26 Oct 2021 | 01:29
Byram Township municipal building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Byram hires a financial advisor to show how debt will affect taxpayers The Byram council agreed to hire a financial advisor to help the township manage its debt. On Oct. 5, the council voted 4-1... Local News 14 Oct 2021 | 03:37
Ogdensburg discusses modest water rate increase Ogdensburg officials on Sept. 27 discussed raising the water rate by a modest amount and plan to take action at the next... Local News 05 Oct 2021 | 01:59
Byram Township municipal building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Byram may hire consultant to calculate the best way to finance township projects Byram Councilman Raymond Bonker said the financing committee is considering several money-borrowing options, and suggested... Local News 28 Sep 2021 | 06:13
The Vernon Valley Karate Academy Rangers demonstrate the "Bully Kata" (Photo by Vera Olinski) Cedar Mountain open house celebrates home-to-school connection Students and families toured classrooms, played games in the gym, did crafts, made music in a drum circle, and ate healthy... Local News 19 Sep 2021 | 10:48
Robert McBriar (Photo by Vera Olinski) Ogdensburg board briefs The Ogdensburg Borough Council did some housekeeping at their Aug. 23 meeting. ● Temporary hire: The council unanimously approved... Local News 03 Sep 2021 | 12:32
Byram Township municipal buildings (Photo by Vera Olinski) Auditor: Byram in a ‘good spot’ financially Township auditor Ray Sarinelli said Byram is in a “good spot” overall, even with Covid-19’s negative impact on revenue. Local News 13 Jul 2021 | 04:41
