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
Queen of the Fair winner Jolisse Gray (Byram). ( Photo by Sammie Finch) Miss Byram crowned 2022 Queen of the Fair Byram Township’s Jolisse Gray was named Queen of the Fair last Saturday, August 6, at the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County... Local News 09 Aug 2022 | 09:15
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
In a survey of over 180 local long haulers, fatigue, brain fog, and cough were the most common symptoms. Graphic by Christina Scotti. Covid long haulers battle exhaustion — and more than a dozen other symptoms The Rev. Dr. Rhonda Myers, a pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Goshen, N.Y., said she used to wake up in the morning... Local News 10 Mar 2022 | 12:05
Colleen Kelly and her husband, Michael Caravaglia, started omitting alcohol in January before it was cool; they’ve been doing Dry January for ten years. A month without booze? Locals give it a shot Retired school counselor Kerri Yezuit knows how to keep a New Year’s resolution. She quit smoking cold turkey on Jan. 1,... Local News 24 Jan 2022 | 02:10
COVID-19 testing site to open January 25 at the fairgrounds A walk-in COVID-19 testing site will open Tuesday, January 25 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds: 37 Plains Rd. Augusta, N.J.... Home 20 Jan 2022 | 02:24
Through a partnership with Sussex County and Vault Health, a state sponsored COVID-19 testing site will soon be coming to the Sussex County Fairgrounds. File photo by Chris Wyman. State sponsored COVID testing site coming to Sussex County Our paper has learned that a state sponsored COVID-19 testing site is coming to the Sussex County Fairgrounds. While an official... Home 18 Jan 2022 | 01:31
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
During his time working for the CDC’s Endemic Intelligence Service, Dr. Donald Thomas Allegra traveled the world investigating infectious disease outbreaks. Now, he is leading Newton Medical Center through the COVID-19 pandemic as the hospital’s head of Infectious Diseases. Photo provided. Local infectious disease specialist gives the 411 on boosters, infection rates Why is it important to get the booster shot? Only about 20% of population of the United States has had their third shot or... Local News 21 Dec 2021 | 10:23
Cookies of Christmas Past This holiday season, we dug into our newspapers’ archives in search of old Christmas cookie recipes. What you find here is... Local News 17 Dec 2021 | 11:58
Tin Barn renovated its outdoor space last summer, adding a stage for live music, a two-story deck, and more outdoor seating. Photo provided. Flavor-packed brews and good vibes Any given weekend, Tin Barn Brewing in Sugar Loaf, N.Y. is bustling with beer drinkers; families ordering pizzas and IPAs,... Local News 15 Nov 2021 | 01:30
Dr. Gabby Catania at work with her rescue cat, Pickles, who has become “our mascot” at The Animal Hospital of Sussex County, according to business owner Dr. Ted Spinks. Allowing employees to bring their pets to work is one way his practice tries to help lower employees’ stress levels. (Photo provided) Local veterinarians are ‘overworked and overwhelmed’ Franklin, N.J., resident Lisa Kisch adopted her hound mix, Rosie, from a kill shelter last spring, she said, “not realizing... Local News 25 Oct 2021 | 02:20
A few telltale signs that fall has officially begun in Warwick: weekend traffic, tourists and the release of Naked Flock’s most popular seasonal release: pumpkin hard cider. Provided photo. Call your flock and mead up at Applewood Winery A few telltale signs that fall has officially begun in Warwick: weekend traffic, tourists and the release of Naked Flock’s... Home 27 Sep 2021 | 05:30
Bus drivers needed sign in Franklin, NJ ( Photo: Jeanne Straus) ‘It’s beyond anyone’s control’ Across the country, a national shortage of bus drivers added another layer of disruption to the 2021 school year. Local districts... Local News 22 Sep 2021 | 09:18
