Covid and opioids make ‘a great storm of the worst possible things’ Covid has amplified the already aggravated, ongoing opioid crisis. During the first pandemic year, 2020, the tristate area... Local News 18 Jan 2022 | 11:17
Black bear attacks are “extremely rare” in New Jersey, according to the state’s Fish & Wildlife Division. Bear bites 81-year-old Sparta resident who tried to save her dog in attack (AP) An 81-year-old Sparta resident tried to save her dog from a bear attack until the larger animal bit and scratched her.... Police & Fire 10 Jan 2022 | 04:09
Enrollment now open for Rutgers Gardening Education Series Gardening. The Rutgers Gardening Education Series that begins on Feb. 9 is open for enrollment. This program delves into the... Entertainment 10 Jan 2022 | 03:36
“The Red Mill” by Clarke L. Warren Clarke L. Warren to lead ‘Photographers’ Eye’ program In Clarke L. Warren’s program “Photographers’ Eye,” he will discuss how to approach your photos and discover your shooting... Entertainment 10 Jan 2022 | 02:53
From left: Cassandra Barckett of Pompton Lakes, Jake Jackson of Washington, and Julia Kadar of Sparta star in North Star Theater Company’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (Photo: Linda Kadar, North Star Theater Company) North Star Theater presents ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ on two weekends, two venues North Star Theater Company presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on two weekends and in two venues: Jan.... Entertainment 10 Jan 2022 | 03:29
Woodland Behavioral and Nursing Center, formerly Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation II (Photo by Vera Olinski) Commissioner encouraged by agencies working together on hard-hit nursing home Commissioners’ director Anthony Fasano was upbeat about the way agencies were working together at a press conference on Friday... Local News 11 Jan 2022 | 12:05
A photo of Andover Subacute II, before it was rebranded to Woodland Behavioral and Nursing Center. The nursing home is still under the same ownership. (File photo) National Guard coming: NJ’s worst Covid-19 outbreak strikes Andover nursing home, scene of 2020 disaster The nursing home that captured nationwide attention for its catastrophic number of Covid-19 deaths is amid an active outbreak,... Local News 05 Jan 2022 | 11:38
"Autumn" by Dorrie Rifkin Artist Dorrie Rifkin will show how she makes her watercolors come alive The Sussex County Art Society is sponsoring an art demonstration in watercolors by professional artist Dorrie Rifkin. At... Entertainment 10 Jan 2022 | 02:39
What Covid-19 therapies are available? (AP) The U.S. recently added two new weapons to its small arsenal against the coronavirus: pills that patients can take at... Local News 30 Dec 2021 | 11:46
New Jersey to pay $53M over Covid deaths at veteran’s homes Covid deaths. (AP) New Jersey will pay about $53 million to settle claims that the state’s negligence contributed to the... Local News 30 Dec 2021 | 11:35
Left: New Jersey's congressional districts since 2013. Right: New Jersey's congressional districts from 2023 NJ selects new congressional district map drawn by Democrats (AP) The bipartisan New Jersey commission charged with drawing the boundaries for congressional districts for the next decade... Local News 27 Dec 2021 | 10:36
Pennsylvania asks FEMA for help with Covid surge Covid-19. (AP) Pennsylvania asked the federal government on Wednesday to send health care workers to bolster hospitals and... Local News 21 Dec 2021 | 01:28
Michael T. Cibenko Former Sparta teacher writes historical novel about early Japanese Christians “Masaru” is an historical novel that follows the travails of the first Japanese Christians with excellent prose and descriptions.... Entertainment 26 Dec 2021 | 11:01
Ann Larsen places a wreath on her dad’s grave, an Army veteran of the Korean War (Photo by Janet Redyke) Wreaths Across America are gifts from the heart Back in 1992, the Worcester Wreath Company of Maine had a surplus of Christmas wreaths. Owner Morrill Worcester decided to... Local News 20 Dec 2021 | 09:51
Sparta Middle School (sparta.org) Sparta Middle School Honor Rolls Vivienne Cristiano... Honor Roll/Dean's List 19 Dec 2021 | 06:36
