Why West Milford Families Trust Mira Vie Senior Living for Their Loved Ones Deciding to move a loved one into senior living is never easy. With so many options, it can be difficult to know which community... Sponsored Content 16 Jul 2025 | 01:43
The Appalachian Trail passes through the Delaware Water Gap from Pennsylvania, runs atop the Kittatinny Ridge in New Jersey and hugs the New York border before turning northeast and crossing the Hudson River at Bear Mountain State Park. (Source: arcgis.com) Budget cuts could hurt Appalachian Trail The Appalachian Trail. For many in this area, it means a trip up to Sunrise Mountain in Stokes State Forest, where on a clear... Local News 05 Jun 2025 | 12:44
Jack Ciattarelli, left, a Republican candidate for governor, answers questions from moderator Rich Zeoli on Saturday, May 3 at Sussex County Community College. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) GOP candidates for governor share plans Three candidates running for governor in the June 10 Republican primary described actions they would take if elected during... Home 08 May 2025 | 01:03
$28.7M OK’d for dam repairs A new law, signed by Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., on Tuesday, April 22, appropriates about $28.7 million for loans to fund 17... Local News 24 Apr 2025 | 11:09
The gravestone of Revolutionary War veteran Theodorus Polhemus in the Old Newton Cemetery is decorated as part of Wreaths Across America in December 2018. The gravestone was erected in October 2018 as part of a joint effort of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sussex County Historical Society and Old Newton Cemetery Committee to locate and mark previously unmarked graves. Polhemus was born in Haverstraw, N.Y., and served as a corporal in the Orange County, N.Y., militia. He died in Newton in 1820. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) 250th celebration begins The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, gave the United States its official birthday, but that seminal... Local News 17 Apr 2025 | 11:19
St. Patrick’s Day Parade last year in Port Jervis, N.Y. (Photo by Sammie Finch) 2025 St. Patrick's Day events Spring into celebration: A guide to St. Patrick’s Day events New Jersey Saturday, March 22 34th annual Ringwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Traditional Irish Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Catherine’s... Local News 17 Mar 2025 | 03:24
Free tax preparation offered The United Way of Northern New Jersey and its partners again are offering low- and moderate-income residents a way to have... Home 31 Jan 2025 | 07:45
Newton recently joined other municipalities in Sussex County in hiring an in-house mechanic for fleet vehicle and DPW equipment maintenance and repair after choosing not to renew a contract with an independent repair shop. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) What’s driving mechanics away? A nationwide shortage of auto technicians is impacting our region, leading to a need for increased in-house municipal services,... Local News 27 Nov 2024 | 11:28
UPDATED: Area under tornado, flood watches The National Weather Service’s tornado watch for Sussex and Passaic counties and surrounding areas has been extended to 10... Home 09 Aug 2024 | 01:41
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5, stands beside Robert Boyle, right, founder and chief executive of Planet Networks, which is based in Newton. (Photo provided) $50M to boost internet in N.J. A $50 million federal investment will fund fiber-optic technology and the last-mile infrastructure needed to build resilient... Home 04 Jun 2024 | 10:24
2 arrested in major drug investigation Two North Haledon residents were arrested after a long-term multi-agency narcotics investigation, Passaic County Prosecutor... Police & Fire 28 Mar 2024 | 08:39
Gottheimer running for 5th term Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5, will seek re-election in November, he said Friday, Feb. 9. The four-term congressman, who represents... Home 09 Feb 2024 | 11:19
Rutgers offers Gardening Education Series Rutgers Gardening Education Series is open for enrollment. Sixteen online live lectures will be delivered by experts from... Home 25 Jan 2024 | 09:35
A black bear photographed in Wawayanda State Park. (File photo by Chris Wyman) 493 bears killed in annual hunt Nearly 500 bears were killed in New Jersey’s annual black bear hunt, which ended Saturday, Dec. 16. But the 493 total was... Home 19 Dec 2023 | 08:25
State grants available to some family caregivers Family caregivers for an elderly parent, spouse or another loved one may qualify for a state grant to cover home health aide... Home 18 Nov 2023 | 02:16
