Participants in the Viking Snowshoe Invasion on Jan. 27, 2024, at Mountain Creek. Photo by Sammie Finch. Snow much fun New York Snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding: • Mt. Peter Ski Area in Warwick Ice skating: • Bear Mountain in Tomkins Cove •... Local News 17 Feb 2025 | 01:04
Leslie Fischer Leslie Ann Fischer of Vernon passed away on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at her residence. She was 60. Born in Newark to Neal and... Obituaries 09 Jan 2025 | 05:34
The Wanaque Reservoir serving northern New Jersey, just over 10 miles from Sterling State Forest, is nearly 50 percent empty, despite recent rain and snowfall. Drone photo by Nicholas Horton, The Pathfinder Studios. Farmers weather the drought The region saw its driest October on record this year. And while wildfires burned more than 5,000 acres of Sterling State... Evergreen 02 Dec 2024 | 12:34
How do we all come back together? It’s no secret that political discourse in recent years has become increasingly divisive. In many areas of our region, we’ve... Local News 07 Nov 2024 | 08:00
Brianna Kimmel’s car after her accident on Philipsburg Road. (Photo by Brianna Kimmel) Danger on the roads We often blame outside elements for the cause of car accidents — snow, sharp turns, flooding — but according to our first... Evergreen 15 Jul 2024 | 09:46
Donna LaRose Donna Marie LaRose (nee Curtin) of Vernon has lost her battle with metastatic breast cancer. She passed away peacefully on... Obituaries 02 Jun 2024 | 12:17
Pauline McIvor Pauline (Matichuck) McIvor of Vernon passed away on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at her home while surrounded by her loving family.... Obituaries 25 Jan 2024 | 03:03
A house on Main Street near Clarkson Street in Newton, N.J., features a number of Halloween decorations on its lawn. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Halloween events Tuesday, Oct. 31 Branchville: Annual Halloween parade starts at the Branchville Fire Department at 6 p.m. after trick or treating... Local News 30 Oct 2023 | 08:44
Artificial intelligence: A new tool in the educator’s arsenal School districts throughout the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania tri-state area are embracing the potential for artificial... Local News 06 Oct 2023 | 10:06
From left, employees Ethan, Zac and Jolie await customers at Polar Bear Ice Cream in Matamoras, Pa. (Photos by Hunter Sickler) Teens search for jobs; employers get picky Local teens report they cannot find summer jobs or ones that pay enough. Employers say they are having trouble finding summer... Local News 12 Jun 2023 | 12:52
ORIGINAL - What special education services are available at a school near you? “Alex is thriving because of Vernon’s Special Education program. It’s a collaboration between parent and school,” Anna Colon*... Evergreen 14 Aug 2022 | 11:50
Just how dirty is your dirt? A big pile of orphaned dirt lies on the shoulder of Gate Schoolhouse Rd. in Goshen, one of a number of disowned dirt piles... Local News 20 Jun 2022 | 06:55
Castle of Greens' proposed location — 218 Route 94 — is appropriate and suitable for a cannabis shop, the township resolution says In split vote, Vernon supports Castle of Greens’ application for cannabis shop Castle of Greens’ application to the state for a retail cannabis license in Vernon got a boost from the township council,... Business 05 Apr 2022 | 01:59
Photo credit: Rich McGuigan Create great still life photos with Vernon Camera Club Still life paintings are some of the most recognizable images in the world. Lush fruit, vegetables, flowers, and everyday... Entertainment 15 Feb 2022 | 03:03
The end of the tracks on the Lackawanna Cutoff, near Lake Lackawanna in Byram Township, N.J. These tracks are being extended to Andover, N.J., and perhaps all the way to Scranton, Pa. (Photo by Chuck Walsh) A pier for Newburgh? A train for Andover? A deep-water port re-embraces its maritime origins The dream: Alexandra Church remembers the Clearwater putting down anchor,... Local News 08 Feb 2022 | 03:34
