Boy Scouts of America, now Scouting America, began welcoming girls into Cub Scouting and Scouts BSA programs in 2018 and now serves more than 176,000 girls. (Photo by cottonbro studio at pexels) The new face of Scouting Boy Scouts of America, now Scouting America, began welcoming girls in 2018 and now serves more than 176,000 girls nationwide.... Local News 01 Apr 2025 | 12:34
A local FanDuel user opens the sports betting app on his phone. Photo provided. You can bet on it – and on most everything else Americans will wager more than $23 billion on this year’s Super Bowl, according to estimates from the American Gambling Association.... Home 30 Jan 2025 | 11:24
A home in Hewitt is under contract. The state of local real estate: Low supply, high demand Local realtors say buyers aren’t deterred by current interest rates – but potential sellers are, resulting in a limited number... Local News 15 Jan 2025 | 01:28
(Photo courtesy of Breeze Airways) New airline coming to Stewart Airport The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Breeze Airways recently announced that Breeze Airways will begin operating... Home 27 Dec 2023 | 08:40
Data source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services A look at local COVID data as updated vaccines arrive As cold and flu season approaches, COVID-19 is on the rise nationwide. The most prevalent variant, EG.5 (nicknamed “Eris”)... Local News 18 Sep 2023 | 01:09
Klaas Vogel showing his garden at the 2019 Kitchen Garden Tour. The longtime gardener will invite locals to check out his crops again at this year’s event Aug. 13. File photo. Award-winning food gardens return for the 2023 Kitchen Garden Tour Klaas Vogel’s gardening roots stretch back to World War II in the Netherlands; his grandfather, who started gardening to... Home 25 Jul 2023 | 04:59
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
The hens have finally started laying at Meadowburn Farm in Vernon, N.J. ( Jesse Clarke) Eggsplainer They cost more than twice as much at the store as they did last year. Local farmers have waiting lists and customer limits,... Local News 30 Jan 2023 | 03:03
Museum Village at night. ( Photo by Dan Pacella) Spooky tales and frightful encounters - a glimpse of our haunted history A strange knock in the dead of night. A disembodied whisper that seems to beckon you. Shadows that move without the direction... Local News 23 Oct 2022 | 08:48
For the first time in two years, local real estate agents are seeing price adjustments on their listings due to increased living costs and mortgage rates. Prices are starting to plateau and homes are seeing fewer offers than they were at this time last year. But those that are priced to sell or have highly desired amenities such as a swimming pool, like this West Milford listing, are still going for above asking and are getting multiple offers. Photo provided by Dawn Corbo, Weichert Realtors. Higher interest in local homes At first glance, it looks like housing costs are continuing to soar. In Sussex County, NJ, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom... Home 09 Aug 2022 | 01:41
Shoplifting in the era of heavy surveillance Sometimes it’s a frazzled mom with kids in tow who’s fed up with a self-checkout machine that just won’t scan the sliced... Local News 19 Jul 2022 | 12:03
How dirty is your dirt? Too dirty As victims of an illegal C&D dump on our property, it was all too familiar news to see your recent article. We did not realize... Letters to the Editor 06 Jul 2022 | 11:02
Three delicious fire pit recipes to enjoy all summer long As temperatures rise and the days last a little longer, everyone is starting to spend more time outdoors. And, what better... Sponsored Content 15 Jun 2022 | 01:40
Kathy Brieger, executive director of the Warwick Area Farmworkers Organization (left), chats with Vernon Township Woman’s Club members, from left, MJ Palmer and Karen Rothstadt after the clubwomen donated cases of art supplies to the Dulce Esperanza summer program. Brieger is holding her book which was inspired by children in the program. ( Photo submitted) Woman’s Club donates art supplies The Vernon Township Woman’s Club has once again sprinkled kindness across the community, this time by donating cases of art... Local News 06 May 2022 | 12:32
15 teen overdoses in two weeks stoke fears about new generation of synthetic marijuana At least 15 teenagers in the mid-Hudson region overdosed in the first half of March on marijuana-type products, ending up... Local News 30 Mar 2022 | 01:44
