The Boslopers got married in 2021 after matching on Bumble in 2019. (Photo provided) Appily ever after? Readers open up about online dating “I don’t know what to say, other than that it’s a love-hate relationship,” said Byram, N.J., resident Rob Snyder. He’s been... Local News 13 Feb 2025 | 03:38
Nuisance or investment opportunity? Towns struggle to handle growth of short-term rentals Short-term rentals have surged in popularity in recent years, providing more options for tourists They’ve also grown into... Local News 01 Feb 2024 | 02:11
The hens have finally started laying at Meadowburn Farm in Vernon, N.J. ( Jesse Clarke) Eggsplainer They cost more than twice as much at the store as they did last year. Local farmers have waiting lists and customer limits,... Local News 30 Jan 2023 | 03:03
Sneaking into Wendy Stamer’s Sparta, NJ, birdfeeder. Locals bear with local bears In a survey of 550 readers, 91% responded that they’ve spotted at least one bear around town this year. Bears where? Readers... Local News 12 Aug 2022 | 02:09
SCCC Dean’s List, Spring 2022 Sussex County Community College recently announced the 420 students who showed the academic achievement required to make... Honor Roll/Dean's List 16 Jun 2022 | 09:50
Daria Bonomini at one of her workshops (Photo provided) In a time of horror in Ukraine, Highland Lakes woman demonstrates her home country’s beauty Did you ever see a pysanka? They are Ukranian Easter eggs, and they are something to behold. Decorated in traditional folk... News 11 Apr 2022 | 04:20
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Las Posadas & Living Nativity at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Highland Lakes. Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 184 Breakneck Road, Highland Lakes, presents the fourth annual Las Posadas & Living... Entertainment 14 Nov 2021 | 08:05
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
This lake ranch is your entry into a different lifestyle Discover this stunner of a home, located in a lake community and situated on a nice, level, private lot just over a quarter-acre.... Business 02 Jul 2021 | 04:08
Make this a summer to remember on the lake This lovely two-bedroom, one-bath ranch in the Highland Lakes section of Vernon is located in an all-season community where... Business 22 May 2021 | 09:07
Sandra D. Van Etten Sandra D. Van Etten Sandra D. Van Etten of Vernon, N.J., peacefully passed away at her residence on Saturday, April 3, 2021, while surrounded... Obituaries 13 Apr 2021 | 11:45
Ukrainian treasures celebrate the season of rebirth Highland Lakes. Thank you to Daria Bonomini of Highland Lakes for sharing these photos of her Easter treasures. She writes:... Entertainment 22 Mar 2021 | 05:59
Wendy Chandler, a radio DJ from Vernon, N.J. says that being vaccinated isn’t a “golden ticket” to drop her guard from COVID. What are your post-pandemic plans? Readers chime in After a year of loss, mask-wearing, and social distancing, it may finally be time to think about life after quarantine. With... Local News 19 Mar 2021 | 10:17
Sussex County’s needlessly chaotic vaccine scramble afflicts the seniors who need it most To the Editor: In response to the article in the March 4-10 edition on Sussex County’s “new” appointment system, I am expressing... Letters to the Editor 12 Mar 2021 | 03:02
The real theater of the absurd —Am I waiting for Godot or just a chance to get a vaccine? Yay, the vaccines are rolling out down the highways. Yay, time for Phase 1B, and I’m 69. Yep, registered with New Jersey... Letters to the Editor 08 Mar 2021 | 04:28
