NJ schools must teach diversity, inclusion under new law Education. (AP) New Jersey school districts must incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion under a bill Gov. Phil... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 03:50
We have distorted the two offending words in the Biden sign (Photo by Pamela Chergotis) Property owner agrees to take down F-word sign First came “No more bullpucky” (except without the cutesy euphemism). Then came “F Biden and F you for voting him” (except... Local News 03 Mar 2021 | 12:52
Pennsylvania eases size restrictions on gatherings (AP) Pennsylvania is easing restrictions on large gatherings and eliminating a quarantine requirement for out-of-state travelers,... Local News 03 Mar 2021 | 11:30
Collision with UPS truck kills Andover resident Richard Hamm, 62, of Andover Township, died as a result of his injuries from a collision with a tractor-trailer on Friday,... Police & Fire 02 Mar 2021 | 05:44
Pope John students are collecting coats and blankets to ‘Warm-up NYC’ Sparta. Pope John sophomores Isabella Fiore and Michael Rocco O’Krepky are kicking off “Warm-up NYC,” a blanket and coat... Local News 02 Mar 2021 | 04:23
Lafayette is now registering children for kindergarten Lafayette. The Lafayette Township School District is currently accepting kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school... Local News 02 Mar 2021 | 03:20
Kristina Leonard (Photo provided) Wallkill Valley art student wins Emerging Artist award A Wallkill Valley Regional High School Art class student, Kristina Leonard, won one of four... Local News 02 Mar 2021 | 03:12
(Photo by Laura J. Marchese) Wallkill Valley students will return to campus full time For the first time since the pandemic closed schools a year ago, the Wallkill Valley Regional High School campus will open... Local News 02 Mar 2021 | 02:23
What can, can’t you do with cannabis in NJ now? (AP) New Jersey’s recreational marijuana market is now voter approved and in effect under legislation signed last week by... Police & Fire 02 Mar 2021 | 10:18
The Sawkill Creek flows under the Mott Street Bridge (File photo by Frances Ruth Harris) ( Frances Ruth Harris) Milford wants to get a handle on Mott Street swimming hole The Milford Borough Council is looking into problems at the swimming hole near Mott Street, after hearing concerns about... Local News 04 Mar 2021 | 12:00
Vernon completes debris cleanup Vernon Township has finished clearing debris on part of an 11.3-acre township property, Mayor Howard Burrell reported at... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 01:05
New Sparta zoning allows for office, research, and industrial development The Sparta Township Council on Feb. 23 passed an ordinance to promote and regulate rail-dependent parcels adjacent to the... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 01:17
Map of the proposed trail that would run through Vernon near the town center (Photo by Diana Goovaerts) Vernon to buy property for its trail plan Vernon is moving ahead with the purchase of a Black Creek Drive property that will complete the township’s proposed trail... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 12:58
Vernon renews animal control agreement with Franklin, starts trial with Montague The Vernon Township Council on Feb. 23 renewed one animal control shared-service agreement, approved a new one on a trial... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 01:11
Land Conservancy to handle Vernon’s open space plan update The Vernon Township Council on Feb. 22 unanimously voted to accept a proposal from the Land Conservancy of New Jersey to... Local News 02 Mar 2021 | 11:29
