The cultural divide over the CR-S framework re-exposed the fault line in Warwick, which was originally laid bare by the blue line controversy in 2016. In scenes repeated across the country, the tension re-ignited last summer at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement. Now its latest manifestation is the backlash against the school district’s move toward educational equity. Photo by Roger Gavan Outcry of ‘indoctrination’ as school district dips toe into equity work A group calling itself Warwick Parents for Common Sense took out an inflammatory ad in The Warwick Advertiser in March after... Local News 16 Apr 2021 | 03:22
Emily Popek, a sophomore at Kittatinny Regional High School, placed seventh in States with just five months of wrestling under her belt. (Photo provided by Deb Popek) Girls’ sport wrestles its way into Sussex County Emily Popek grew up in a wrestling family. She watched from the sidelines as her older brother, David, excelled in the sport... Sports 15 Apr 2021 | 06:25
Milford-Montague toll bridge (Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission: drjtbc.org) Delaware River tolls increase Milford. Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission toll hikes went into effect on Sunday, April 11. The increase applies... Local News 14 Apr 2021 | 01:29
Mike Worwerk with Salem oak seedling (Photo provided) The historic Salem Oak, now fallen, will grow again in Sparta In 2019, New Jersey’s largest and oldest tree, the picturesque Salem Oak, was downed. It was approximately 650 years old.... Local News 13 Apr 2021 | 03:33
New junior black belts Lafayette. Pictured are Alexa Baker and Maximus LuCard, who attained the rank of junior black belt on April 10 from Grandmaster... Sports 13 Apr 2021 | 12:44
(Photo provided) Cub Scout Pack 298 meets with Ogdensburg police chief The members of Cub Scout Pack 298 met with Ogdensburg Police Chief Steve Gordon on Monday, April 5. Chief Gordon spoke about... Police & Fire 13 Apr 2021 | 12:38
The Glen Meadow Builder’s Club at Tracks Deli with owners Kevin Mitchell and Scott Jahnke (Photo provided) Glen Meadow Builder’s Club says thank you to Tracks Deli The Glen Meadow Middle School Builder’s Club presented their first Appreciation Award to Kevin Mitchell and Scott Jahnke,... Business 13 Apr 2021 | 10:17
Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop seeks dresses Newton. Project Self-Sufficiency is seeking donations of new and gently used formal wear, including prom dresses, bridesmaids’... Local News 13 Apr 2021 | 10:05
Peter Karp (right), an internationally known musician who got his start at The Stanhope House, is pictured with the late great blues pianistJoe Willie "Pinetop" Perkins in The Stanhope House lobby. Photo provided. Stanhope House, crown jewel of New Jersey blues clubs, reopens The Stanhope House is widely considered the crown jewel of New Jersey blues clubs. It’s a roadhouse-style musical museum whose... Entertainment 13 Apr 2021 | 09:33
Ron Bohmer and Sandra Joseph. Photos provided by Bohmer and Joseph. ‘Phantom’ stars to sing for SCARC The couple met on stage. It was 1997, and they were performing in “The Phantom of the Opera” at The Kennedy Center in Washington,... Entertainment 13 Apr 2021 | 08:40
The 10-year anniversary celebration at Newton-Sparta Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics (Photo provided) Newton-Sparta Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics celebrates a decade of professionalism and fun Imagine your child’s wide-eyed wonder when he or she walks into a jungle jamboree — to see a dentist. For ten years, Newton-Sparta... Business 12 Apr 2021 | 10:27
NJ opening vaccine eligibility April 19 to those 16, older Covid-19 vaccine. (AP) New Jersey is opening up Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to those 16 or older beginning April 19, Gov.... Police & Fire 11 Apr 2021 | 09:05
NJ launches searchable site of police use-of-force reports (AP) New Jersey’s attorney general on April 6 launched an online database that allows the public to search reports of police... Police & Fire 11 Apr 2021 | 08:57
From left: club members Jack Dixon, Jay Villaverde, Jerry Gamble, and Vin DePeppo and club president Jay Villaverde Rodfather Gang Car Club to restart cruises on May 1 Newton. The Rodfather Gang Car Club of Sussex County is gearing up for its first cruise on Saturday, May 1, in the parking... Entertainment 11 Apr 2021 | 08:05
‘Victorian Dress from Head to Toe’ coming to the Jefferson Museum The Jefferson Township Historical Society museum will present the exhibit “Victorian Dress from Head to Toe,” created by... Entertainment 11 Apr 2021 | 07:48
