Volunteers with the West Milford First Aid Squad, shown in 1959, assisted young victims in the many weekend accidents in the days when the drinking age was 21 in New Jersey and 18 in New York. (File photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Border drinking dangers Too often in the 1950s and ’60s, police had the gruesome task of notifying parents about the serious injury or death of their... Columns 30 Jul 2025 | 11:41
Lakeside Village is a recently built townhouse complex at 165 Lakeside Road, Hewitt. The property previously held a motel and restaurant built in 1959. (Photo courtesy of Michael D’Agostino) Looking back: Bingler and Mason motels The original Bingler’s Motel and Restaurant at 165 Lakeside Road, Hewitt, was built, owned and operated by the late August... Columns 10 Jul 2025 | 03:31
The Flemington Neshanok Base Ball Club from Hunterdon County. (Photo courtesy of Flemington Neshanok Base Ball Club) Street fair, old-fashioned baseball game today Greenwood Lake is preparing for the annual influx of vacationers eager to enjoy the benefits of the largest freshwater lake... Local News 14 Jun 2025 | 06:23
Guilty plea in stabbing death Joseph Janulewicz, 65, of West Nyack has pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the killing of Greenwood Lake resident... Police & Fire 12 May 2025 | 08:45
The Kootz kick off a spring festival at noon Saturday at the Vreeland Store. (Photo courtesy of the Kootz) Spring festival full of live music Saturday, April 26 The Vreeland Store, 1383 Macopin Road, hosts a spring festival, featuring local vendors, food, drinks and... Entertainment 23 Apr 2025 | 12:04
HuShh performs Saturday night at J&S Roadhouse. (Photo courtesy of HuShh) All flavors of rock on local stages Saturday, April 5 Kick off your evening with the soulful sounds of Amy Goff at 6 p.m. at the Vreeland Store, 1383 Macopin... Entertainment 02 Apr 2025 | 09:51
Miss Demeanor plays a mix of cover and party rock hits Friday, March 28 at J&S Roadhouse. (Photo courtesy of Miss Demeanor) Enjoy the magic of live music Saturday, March 22 The Jimmy Santa Band, featuring Jim “Chubbs” Heimbuch on vocals and percussion, Lindsey Jones on vocals,... Entertainment 19 Mar 2025 | 09:50
The Moonshine Creek Trio plays bluegrass Saturday night at Trail’s End Taphouse in Greenwood Lake, N.Y. (Photo courtesy of Moonshine Creek) From bluegrass to pipes & drums Saturday, March 8 Kick off your evening with lively bluegrass tunes by the Moonshine Creek Trio at 5:30 p.m. at Trail’s End... Entertainment 04 Mar 2025 | 11:09
A photo taken nearly 100 years ago at the Mountain Ice Co. business at Greenwood Lake shows workers and a building where the ice was stored. (Photo courtesy of Ann Genader) Looking back: Ice harvesting Before the invention of refrigeration, ice from North Jersey lakes initially was the main source for keeping food fresh.... Columns 12 Feb 2025 | 10:58
The 105 Band plays Saturday night at J&S Roadhouse. (Photo courtesy of the 105 Band) Woo your valentine with music Saturday, Feb. 8 Kick off the weekend with an intimate acoustic set by AJ Costa at 6 p.m. at the Vreeland Store, 1383 Macopin... Entertainment 05 Feb 2025 | 09:28
Artist Barbara Welti Van Der Sluys in 1989 exhibits some of her oil paintings of the North Jersey area. (File photo by Ann Genader) Looking back: Recalling a champ When he read the “Looking Back” column last week about the memories of Barbara Welti Vander Sluys, whose family home and... Columns 19 Jan 2025 | 06:20
Ayanna Martine performs Sunday afternoon at D’Boathaus in Hewitt. (Photo courtesy of Ayanna Martine) Whole lotta country on local stages Saturday, Jan. 18 Start your evening at 6:30 p.m. with the Missy Ping Duo, returning to Trail’s End Taphouse, 1197 Route 17A,... Entertainment 15 Jan 2025 | 10:51
A portion of Wanaque Valley before the Monksville Reservoir covered the land is shown in a drawing by Barbara Van Der Sluys, who grew up there. (Photo courtesy of Ann Genader) Looking back: Before the Monksville Reservoir The landscape visible along Greenwood Lake Turnpike (Passaic County Route 511) from the bridge connecting Ringwood with the... Columns 08 Jan 2025 | 10:15
Nashville recording artist Nikki Briar performs Sunday afternoon at D’Boathaus in Hewitt. (Photo courtesy of Nikki Briar) Double dose of karaoke plus disco Saturday, Jan. 4 Kick off your weekend with a night of fun at Old School Pub & Grill, 551 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, which... Entertainment 31 Dec 2024 | 04:07
The Hellhounds will perform Sunday afternoon at J&S Roadhouse. (Photo courtesy of the Hellhounds) Rockin’ around the holidays Saturday, Dec. 21 DNA performs at 1 p.m. at a holiday soiree featuring vendors, Christmas tunes and seasonal fun at SoulFlora,... Entertainment 18 Dec 2024 | 10:25
