Preservation programs protect land and communities I am writing in response to Kenneth Collins of Newton, NJ letter to the Editor in the March 5-11, 2026 edition. First of... Letters to the Editor 13 Mar 2026 | 12:17
Ronna Marchello. Photo provided. ( Hand-out / First Hope Bank) Marchello appointed vice president, market manager of First Hope Bank Ronna Marchello was appointed vice president and market manager of First Hope Bank, according to a March 12 press release.... Business 12 Mar 2026 | 12:28
Dollar Tree and Dollar General stores often have scanners in aisles or near the front of the store so shoppers can check item prices. Not all stores have them, though, in which case ask an associate for help if you need it. Getting your money’s worth at dollar discount stores Ever needed a basic item for your kitchen or bathroom and just didn’t feel like heading to a department or big box store... Evergreen 10 Mar 2026 | 11:17
Jeanne Howe, superintendent of Jefferson Township Schools, said, "When communities stand together, people listen.” ( Photo: Rich Adamonis) Jefferson hosts Highlands Impact Aid Now rally Several hundred Jefferson Township neighbors, students, teachers and officials along with leaders and residents of other... Local News 09 Mar 2026 | 11:45
Frankford church plans Easter Egg hunt Frankford Plains United Methodist Church will host an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. March 29 at the church, 99 Plains Road in... Local News 06 Mar 2026 | 12:50
Got tickets? New York’s tougher point system could follow you home If you drive in New York — or even just pass through — the rules just got tougher. As of Feb. 16, New York lowered the number... Local News 05 Mar 2026 | 11:46
Festival returns with top pitmasters, live music A sizzling lineup of award-winning barbecue and classic rock will return to northwestern New Jersey this June for the 16th... Entertainment 02 Mar 2026 | 02:43
Replace county attorney Phillipsburg’s announcement that 33 acres along the Delaware River, once slated for another massive warehouse, will instead... Letters to the Editor 02 Mar 2026 | 01:49
The great municipal tax deception Today, I write an open letter to the governing body and citizens of the Borough of Franklin. It’s another year and another... Letters to the Editor 27 Feb 2026 | 02:04
Roof leaks, blizzard cause brief closure of Newton MVC office The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) office in Newton reopened Tuesday after it was closed last week due to roof... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 01:12
John S. Cuozzo John S. Cuozzo, a beloved resident of Lafayette Township, N.J., passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2026, at the age of 79.... Obituaries 20 Feb 2026 | 07:24
Anne R. Kappelmeier Anne R. Kappelmeier, a kind-hearted and selfless soul, passed away on Feb. 13, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on Sept. 19,... Obituaries 16 Feb 2026 | 01:41
Shirley Ann Winkelman Shirley Ann Winkelman, 66, passed away peacefully at home in Lafayette, N.J., on Feb. 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving... Obituaries 16 Feb 2026 | 11:47
Hayden seeks pretrial intervention Former Sussex County Commissioner Bill Hayden’s Feb. 9 Superior Court appearance in Newton was adjourned to allow more time... Police & Fire 10 Feb 2026 | 09:55
Ramapo College nursing students work in a simulation lab. Photo provided by Ramapo College of New Jersey. Local nurses say federal loan limits will exacerbate nursing shortage Jane Gerencser, a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y., said she has seen “cyclical” nursing shortages... Evergreen 09 Feb 2026 | 03:33
