New owner of West Milford Hardware of Randy Blauvelt (right) with his right hand man, employee Jimmy Verde. Photo by Susan Levitt. West Milford Hardware under new ownership New owner Randy Blauvelt has been hard at work since he bought West Milford Hardware at the beginning of June. Formerly an... Home 25 Aug 2020 | 02:53
Tyler (left) and Alex Correll with their coffee bean roaster. Photos by Vera Olinski. Coffee is serious business at Brother Beans Looking for an artisanal, small-batch coffee roaster? Meet Brother Beans Coffee Roasting Co., which offers free shipping... Business 25 Aug 2020 | 12:08
Garden State Koi has just installed a five-foot waterfall at the entrance to Mountain Lakes Autowash, the innovative auto wash and express lube business located at 1946 Union Valley Road in Hewitt. “It is beyond beautiful,” said Hilary Esposito, who has teamed with her husband Peter to operate the family-owned business for more than 16 years. Photo by Susan Levitt. Hewitt. Waterfall at the autowash Business 24 Aug 2020 | 04:04
Toni Ferrarie West Milford. RE/MAX Country Realty welcomes Toni Ferrarie Toni Ferrarie has more than 10 years in the real estate business and has a vast knowledge of residential real estate, including... Business 17 Aug 2020 | 07:47
New regulations protect the rights of tipped workers The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has announced new regulations to protect and ensure fair wages... Business 24 Aug 2020 | 02:57
Indoor gathering limit reduced; virus expenses nearly triple (AP) New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday he’s reducing the limit on indoor gatherings to 25% percent capacity,... Local News 10 Aug 2020 | 11:17
Aaron Tirpack, left, and Joe Clark preparing to handle the remains of someone who died of Covid-19. Tirpack lost 25 pounds during the pandemic; Clark ended up in the hospital thinking he was having a heart attack. ( Patricia Ferguson) The mad dash to keep society functioning Frontline workers like doctors, nurses, and grocery store employees have rightly been applauded for risking their health... Local News 31 Jul 2020 | 01:19
An older woman tries out a firearm at Master Class Shooters Supply in Monroe, N.Y. (Photo by Rose Miller) People of all walks invest in ‘the great equalizer’ More Americans bought a gun in June than in any month on record, and it’s not just the usual repeat customers. The gun binge,... Local News 24 Jul 2020 | 12:42
Bob Maxwell, co-owner of Style Counsel in Warwick, N.Y., which has been doing brisk business since retail stores were allowed to reopen with safety measures. (He took his mask off momentarily for the photo.) (Photo by Becca Tucker) Shopkeepers reopen to healthy, even record, sales The future of local retail? “That’s a good one,” laughs Bob Maxwell in his baritone, before excusing himself as “the quiet... Business 01 Jul 2020 | 05:06
Indoor dining halted in New Jersey as other recreation reopens (AP) New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday postponed the resumption of indoor dining. Murphy said he acted because of a lack... Local News 30 Jun 2020 | 01:55
Customer Rich at John’s Barbershop Heads, and the stylists who love them, return to life Since Tristate salons and barbershops were mandated to shut down in March, many have been forced to apply for loans or dip... Local News 23 Jun 2020 | 04:47
Warwick Valley chamber plans virtual networking event The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce members will host a virtual Coffee & Connections, a morning networking event. Virtual... Business 19 Jun 2020 | 03:18
More NJ reopenings: Pools, sports, salons Outdoor swimming pools, outdoor sports, and personal care services reopened in New Jersey on Monday, June 22, with restrictions.... Local News 19 Jun 2020 | 02:50
The new logo for WGHT. Warwick. WTBQ sister radio station in New Jersey now both AM and FM Last year Frank Truatt, owner of radio station WTBQ (AM 1100//FM 93.5) based in Warwick, and Station Manager Taylor Sterling... Business 02 Jun 2020 | 10:39
One of our first entries. Robin bought a lilac bush from Tom’s Greenhouse in Goshen, N.Y., in honor of her mother. “She liked to bring lilacs in the house on the dining room table. When I went to Tom’s Greenhouse last week, I was looking for colorful flowers to plant. This lilac bush took me by surprise when I saw it,” writes Robin. “I love it and it is growing beautifully. Tom’s Greenhouse had everything I needed to plant it.” Win $50 for shopping locally The contest is officially open: we’re rewarding our readers a $50 gift card for shopping locally every week through July.... Local News 04 Jun 2020 | 05:33
