Pysanky refers to the ancient Ukrainian art of decorating eggs using a wax resist, or batik, method that produces elaborate, colorful, symbolic designs. (Photos provided) Classes in pysanky egg dyeing offered As Easter approaches, Daria Bonomini again will teach the art of pysanky egg dyeing. The Highland Lakes resident, whose family... Home 26 Mar 2023 | 08:55
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
Claire Coppolella Claire Louise Coppolella (nee Zebrowski) of Franklin, N.J., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, after... Obituaries 21 Jan 2023 | 08:49
A harmful algal bloom on Pemberton Lake in Burlington County. (Photo courtesy of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) Greenwood Lake, Lake Hopatcong to receive $1M each for water-quality projects The Greenwood Lake Commission will receive a $1 million grant for water-quality improvement projects, New Jersey officials... Home 08 Dec 2022 | 05:12
DUBCO Acres’ taproom in Warwick, N.Y. Photos provided. Old dairy farm becomes new beer destination The old dairy farm located at 65 Four Corners Road is now home to the newest brewery in Warwick: Destination Unknown Beer... Local News 22 Nov 2022 | 02:00
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
Sarah Escobar skis in the 2022 Winter Olympics (Photo provided by Elena Escobar) ‘Being the first gave me such pride’: Sparta native shares her peak experience at the 2022 Winter Olympics As the first woman to represent Ecuador in the Winter Olympics, and the sole Ecuadorian to compete in Beijing, Sarah Escobar... Sports 25 Feb 2022 | 04:56
Save the date for these local holiday events Seriously, no “Bah, Humbugs” this year, okay? Get ready to bring on the jolly. The holidays are back after a year of Covid-caused... Entertainment 06 Dec 2021 | 12:31
A heritage turkey at Banbury Cross Farm in Goshen, N.Y., which is not raising the price of its birds this year despite quadrupled shipping costs for feed. (Photo by Becca Tucker) Stressed supply chains make for priciest Thanksgiving meal ever This year’s Thanksgiving feast is on pace to be the costliest ever, starting with record-breaking price tags for turkeys.... Local News 05 Nov 2021 | 12:51
Keren Gonen, Geoff Green and Tiffany Megna of Team Up for Hope present the check to Sheila Sutton of NAMI Orange County. Photo provided by Team Up for Hope. Team Up for Hope looks to make a difference Warwick. Team Up for Hope, a non-profit, was founded in early 2020 by Geoff Green and Amy Green. With a dedicated all-volunteer... Local News 01 Nov 2021 | 02:08
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
From left: Members of the Orange County NY Libertarian Party, Robert Cocomellow, Mathew Bathrick, and Pietro S. Geraci, wearing the flag, circulating a petition to tell New Windsor to not opt out of recreational cannabis sales and distribution on Aug. 21 at New Windsor Community Day. Photo provided. Do we want a bud shop in our town? Part II Now that recreational marijuana is the law of the land in five states from New Jersey to Maine, towns and villages across... Local News 24 Aug 2021 | 11:48
Head cider maker Cooper Graney with a six pack of Doc’s pear cider. Sip New York’s original cider at the Black Dirt Beer Bash The best local brews and hard ciders join forces September 18th at Dirt magazine’s Black Dirt Beer Bash, a one day event... Home 17 Aug 2021 | 11:56
Norma ‘Kay’ Vaughn Norma “Kay” Vaughn of Vernon, N.J., entered into rest on Monday, July 26, 2021, at home. She was 84 years old. The daughter... Obituaries 27 Jul 2021 | 12:58
Danielle Montuori with one of her chickens. She bought quails on impulse at the start of the lockdown but decided to to downsize before winter. “The chickens are enough to deal with,” she said. (Photo by Jason Wood) Backyard poultry boom enters post-honeymoon phase The storyline is familiar by now. Quarantined families flocked to keep chickens, which promised not only a supply of fresh... Local News 08 Jul 2021 | 03:23
