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 25 Jan 2022 | 06:15
Colleen Kelly and her husband, Michael Caravaglia, started omitting alcohol in January before it was cool; they’ve been doing Dry January for ten years. A month without booze? Locals give it a shot Retired school counselor Kerri Yezuit knows how to keep a New Year’s resolution. She quit smoking cold turkey on Jan. 1,... Local News 24 Jan 2022 | 02:10
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
During his time working for the CDC’s Endemic Intelligence Service, Dr. Donald Thomas Allegra traveled the world investigating infectious disease outbreaks. Now, he is leading Newton Medical Center through the COVID-19 pandemic as the hospital’s head of Infectious Diseases. Photo provided. Local infectious disease specialist gives the 411 on boosters, infection rates Why is it important to get the booster shot? Only about 20% of population of the United States has had their third shot or... Local News 21 Dec 2021 | 10:23
New Jersey nurses may now obtain a single license to practice in other states Nursing. New Jersey nurses who meet certain requirements may obtain a single license to practice in every state that participates... Local News 29 Nov 2021 | 04:09
With Supreme Court poised to gut gun laws, New Jersey defends ‘common-sense limits’ New Jersey residents should be able to go to a shopping mall or sporting event “without having to worry about whether the... Police & Fire 01 Nov 2021 | 04:42
NJ day care workers will have to get vaccine or be tested Covid vaccine. (AP) Workers at New Jersey child care centers must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo regular weekly... Local News 27 Sep 2021 | 05:51
Pass It Along announces departure of executive director Dear friends, Pass It Along regretfully announces the upcoming departure of Executive Director Tracey Burnett to pursue other... Letters to the Editor 20 Sep 2021 | 12:17
Matthew Paterno conducting (Jen Costa Photos) Hanover Wind Symphony will perform open-air concert If you enjoy live music in the great outdoors, you’re in for a real treat: The renowned Hanover Wind Symphony will perform... Entertainment 20 Sep 2021 | 12:07
Murphy promises expansion to universal pre-K in New Jersey Early childhood education. (AP) New Jersey will institute universal pre-kindergarten across the state for all 3- and 4-year-olds,... Local News 19 Sep 2021 | 04:04
Mail-in ballots going out in campaign for NJ governor Voting. (AP) The first ballots in this year’s contest for governor started to go out to voters on Saturday. The return of... Local News 19 Sep 2021 | 03:57
461 Clapton Boulevard to play Cornerstone Playhouse 461 Clapton Boulevard, northwest New Jersey’s leading Eric Clapton tribute band, will return to Cornerstone Playhouse on... Entertainment 26 Aug 2021 | 12:26
From left, are Cole Weekley (Wallkill Valley), Nick Molina (Lenape Valley), Jacob Mafaro (Kittatinny) and Ryan Marshall (Sussex Tech) are members of the new Sussex County Community College football team. ( PHOTO SUBMITTED) Sussex County Community College football enters second season When Sussex County Community College first decided to initiate a football program the expectations were modest. In preparation... Local News 24 Aug 2021 | 05:05
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
Study shows New Jersey has third best education system With more than half of educators reporting significant learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website... Local News 23 Aug 2021 | 12:36
