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
How local districts combat bullying In response to a reader survey of 127 parents, 85% said they believe their child has been bullied in school. 69% of those... Back to School 16 Aug 2023 | 03:01
Pups explore Wantage Dog Park. Photo by Jeremy Hubbard. A bone to pick: Local dog park etiquette and safety Forty-four percent of Americans are dog owners, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. “You can make a... Local News 26 May 2023 | 02:10
In a survey of 145 local parents, only 24% of those who reported a bullying incident to their school were satisfied with the outcome. Graphic by Christina Scotti. The bully system Since April 2022, Paula Fetherman has filed 14 harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) reports at High Point Regional... Local News 28 Apr 2023 | 05:10
Between March 2020 and February 2023, SNAP Emergency Allotments provided a second monthly payment to recipients, either an extra $95 or bumping the monthly total to the household maximum, whichever was greater. (Sources: U.S. Department of Agriculture, New York State Academy of Dietetics & Nutrition, N.Y. Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance) Snapping out of it After nearly three years of providing eligible households with extra money for groceries, the final SNAP Emergency Allotments... Local News 28 Feb 2023 | 10:08
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
A sign in the Walgreens in West Milford, N.J., informs customers that some over-the-counter medicines for children are not available because of supplier shortages. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) As immunity falls, 3 threats rise As three viruses make waves across the community, local moms struggled to find fever-reducing medicine for their children... Local News 23 Dec 2022 | 02:17
Monroe-Woodbury driver Kim Coomey. Photo provided. ‘An awesome responsibility’ Kim Coomey’s alarm goes off at 5:08 every morning. It’s a later start than most of her coworkers get. “I’m not your typical... Local News 06 Oct 2022 | 12:06
Angry Orchard’s Head Cidermaker Joe Gaynor at the Walden, N.Y. orchard. Angry Orchard’s local roots Angry Orchard’s cider house cropped up in Walden, N.Y. three years after the nationally-recognized brand started pouring... Entertainment 30 Aug 2022 | 10:59
Even though this sign is still up on 17-M, Monroe-Woodbury School District doesn’t incorporate the D.A.R.E. program in its elementary schools anymore. Instead, they’ve partnered with the local Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council for anti-drug programming. Photo: Kayla Hartigan Dare to talk about drugs? When it comes to teaching kids about drugs, parents who attended elementary school in the 80s and 90s will likely recall... Back to School 13 Aug 2022 | 04:07
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... Local News 09 Aug 2022 | 01:41
The one day event returns Saturday, September 10, and includes unlimited tastings from seven local craft breweries and cideries and live music all day long. Tickets are 10% off with code BEER at blackdirtbeer.eventbrite.com. Local breweries and cideries join forces for the Black Dirt Beer Bash Every year, Dirt magazine brings the best local breweries together at Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center for unlimited drinks,... Entertainment 09 Aug 2022 | 10:54
West Milford Messenger wins 13 awards from National Newspaper Association Every year, newspapers across the country submit their best work in the National Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper... Local News 05 Jul 2022 | 01:10
Substitutes for substitutes: Area schools combat staffing shortage The scheduled substitute at S.S. Seward Institute called out sick on Monday, April 4. No one else was available to cover,... Local News 23 May 2022 | 12:48
A Monroe Fire Department firefighter carrying a cat wrapped in a blanket. Photo provided. Up to 100 cats involved in Harriman house fire Woodbury Animal Shelter responded to a call from local police requesting assistance with “numerous animals” involved in a... Local News 31 Mar 2022 | 04:05
