Covid and opioids make ‘a great storm of the worst possible things’ Covid has amplified the already aggravated, ongoing opioid crisis. During the first pandemic year, 2020, the tristate area... Local News 17 Jan 2022 | 03:59
Black bear attacks are “extremely rare” in New Jersey, according to the state’s Fish & Wildlife Division. Bear bites 81-year-old Sparta resident who tried to save her dog in attack (AP) An 81-year-old Sparta resident tried to save her dog from a bear attack until the larger animal bit and scratched her.... Police & Fire 10 Jan 2022 | 04:09
Enrollment now open for Rutgers Gardening Education Series Gardening. The Rutgers Gardening Education Series that begins on Feb. 9 is open for enrollment. This program delves into the... Entertainment 10 Jan 2022 | 03:36
From left: Cassandra Barckett of Pompton Lakes, Jake Jackson of Washington, and Julia Kadar of Sparta star in North Star Theater Company’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (Photo: Linda Kadar, North Star Theater Company) North Star Theater presents ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ on two weekends, two venues North Star Theater Company presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on two weekends and in two venues: Jan.... Entertainment 10 Jan 2022 | 03:29
Woodland Behavioral and Nursing Center, formerly Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation II (Photo by Vera Olinski) Commissioner encouraged by agencies working together on hard-hit nursing home Commissioners’ director Anthony Fasano was upbeat about the way agencies were working together at a press conference on Friday... Local News 11 Jan 2022 | 12:05
Photo by Robert G. Breese The era of accelerated road rage The Contreras family was headed home to Warwick, N.Y., on a Sunday evening in November after a relaxing weekend in Vermont... Local News 10 Jan 2022 | 11:48
A photo of Andover Subacute II, before it was rebranded to Woodland Behavioral and Nursing Center. The nursing home is still under the same ownership. (File photo) National Guard coming: NJ’s worst Covid-19 outbreak strikes Andover nursing home, scene of 2020 disaster The nursing home that captured nationwide attention for its catastrophic number of Covid-19 deaths is amid an active outbreak,... Local News 05 Jan 2022 | 11:38
"Autumn" by Dorrie Rifkin Artist Dorrie Rifkin will show how she makes her watercolors come alive The Sussex County Art Society is sponsoring an art demonstration in watercolors by professional artist Dorrie Rifkin. At... Entertainment 10 Jan 2022 | 02:39
Local COVID-19 testing sites Newton Urgent Care: PCR test. Results within 24-48 hours. Appointment required. Call 973-383-9898 for a virtual visit evaluation... Local News 17 Jan 2022 | 11:56
Community survey: Are you doing ‘Dry January’ this year? The holiday season is quickly coming to a close. And for some, that means a fresh start by participating in “Dry January,”... Home 04 Jan 2022 | 11:07
Uprooted Duo Show featuring Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root (left) with Dirk Miller (right) (Photo by Nicole Rochelle) ‘Uprooted’ and coming to the Milford Theater Michael Glabicki started the Rusted Root band in 1990 in Pittsburg with bassist Patrick Norman and percussionist Liz Berlin.... Entertainment 31 Dec 2021 | 09:10
What Covid-19 therapies are available? (AP) The U.S. recently added two new weapons to its small arsenal against the coronavirus: pills that patients can take at... Local News 30 Dec 2021 | 11:46
New Jersey to pay $53M over Covid deaths at veteran’s homes Covid deaths. (AP) New Jersey will pay about $53 million to settle claims that the state’s negligence contributed to the... Local News 30 Dec 2021 | 11:35
Left: New Jersey's congressional districts since 2013. Right: New Jersey's congressional districts from 2023 NJ selects new congressional district map drawn by Democrats (AP) The bipartisan New Jersey commission charged with drawing the boundaries for congressional districts for the next decade... Local News 27 Dec 2021 | 10:36
Sculptor Carolyn Palmer working on her statute of Frank Sinatra in her studio in Saddle River, New Jersey. Provided photos. Frank Sinatra returns to Hoboken in style Frankie, aka “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” would be proud. Bobby-soxers, now in their 90s, may soon be swooning at the foot of the life-size... Local News 12 Jan 2022 | 01:08
