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
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
Students at Sussex County Technical School in Sparta rehearse ‘Big Fish: School Edition,’ a musical that will be performed March 21-23. (Photos provided) A peek behind the curtain Bright lights. Sound checks. Marked-up scripts and blocked-out stages. Costumes and music and makeup and nerves ... it’s... Local News 07 Mar 2025 | 04:24
Passport applications on the rise The demand for United States passports is surging, leading some area agencies to require appointments for application. Politics... Local News 20 Jan 2025 | 02:19
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
Doobiez will hold its official opening Oct. 5. A West Milford ordinance permits 10 cannabis dispensaries to open in the township. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Growing like a weed The 2021 legalization of cannabis products in both New York and New Jersey has led to a burgeoning trade in what was once... Local News 20 Sep 2024 | 11:07
IN1 In center group, from left, chef Carmine DiGiovanni, owners Steve and Rachael Scro, and Sussex County Chamber of Commerce president Tammie Horsfield, surrounded by supporters, cut the wire Nov. 10 to open Industry Restaurant + Bar in Sparta. (Photos provided) Industry gets down to business When Mohawk House owner Steve Scro broke ground on his second restaurant, originally to be called Modern Farmer, in September... Home 19 Nov 2023 | 05:35
At B’nai Torah Shul in Greenwood Lake, N.Y., 48 people attended the Passover seder this spring, compared with 14 people in 2022. (Photo provided) Houses of worship rebuild after pandemic The World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 was no longer a health emergency on May 5, ending more than three years... Home 06 Jun 2023 | 04:13
Retired U.S. Army Combat Medic Caitlin Schlesner is raising money to ship this ambulance to Ukraine. (Photo courtesy of Caitlin Schlesner) Veteran’s new mission: Shipping ambulance to Ukraine Retired U.S. Army Combat Medic Caitlin Schlesner, a Green Township resident, isn’t the do-nothing type. She also isn’t one... Local News 02 Jun 2023 | 07:44
The Great Byram Family Campout will be June 17-18 at Camp Somers at Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation. (File photos by Mandy Coriston) Family Campout, Canal Day planned The party’s going strong for Byram’s 225th birthday, and the Byram Township Historical Society is partnering with the Patriots’... Local News 02 Jun 2023 | 04:14
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Sean Brown speaks about his experiences as a service dog recipient April 29 at Musconetcong American Legion Post 278 in Stanhope. At right is his service dog, Nick. (Photos by Mandy Coriston) American Legion Auxiliary donates service dog scholarship For the past year, Auxiliary Unit 278 of the Musconetcong American Legion Post 278 of Stanhope has been raising funds for... Local News 08 May 2023 | 08:10
Recovering from COVID-19: A tale of three parishes It’s been three years since the COVID-19 health crisis sent everyone in the tri-state area home to socially distance themselves... Local News 14 Apr 2023 | 02:29
A historical marker for the Lost Hamlet of Byram was erected last fall at the Morris Canal Greenway trailhead on Waterloo Road, just northeast of the Morris County line. It disappeared by Dec. 15 after it reportedly was knocked down by a vehicle. (Photo courtesy of Byram Township Historical Society/Frank Gonzalez)) Lost Hamlet of Byram marker is lost The Byram Township Historical Society continues its celebration of all things Byram as the town reaches its 225th birthday... Local News 26 Mar 2023 | 09:18
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
Beware of ‘porch pirates,’ other thieves ‘Tis the season! Officials from local police departments once again are warning residents to guard against theft during the... Local News 20 Dec 2022 | 01:24
