Melissa Guida-Richards is shown with her new book, “What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption”. Milford author releases book on transracial adoption Melissa Guida-Richards is an author, adoptee, and advocate based in Milford. She’s just released a book about a concerning... Entertainment 25 Aug 2021 | 12:50
(Photo by Laurie Gordon) The sun sets on health food co-op, beloved throwback to the ‘80s A well-loved go-to place for healthy foods, supplements, bulk nuts, grains and cereals, herbs, and sage advice, served up... Entertainment 05 Aug 2021 | 02:39
Four-time Olympian Marcus O'Sullivan shares his experiences and motivations with campers (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Four-time Olympian, acclaimed speaker inspire campers to rise above setbacks Neither had a promising start. The first time Marcus O’Sullivan tried running, he was beaten by all of the boys and most of... Sports 30 Jul 2021 | 01:40
Scene from a past Milford Music Festival (File photo by George Leroy Hunter) Milford Music Festival returns to a changed world Hear some great melodies when the Milford Music Festival returns this weekend. Like many festivals and events, the festival... Entertainment 09 Jul 2021 | 01:43
On the turf with the Sparta football team and Unified Sports (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Unified Sports builds relationships on the field Last Thursday was a very special day for Rocco Cortese. As a young man with special needs attending Sparta High School, he... Sports 24 Jun 2021 | 02:02
(Courtesy of The Newton Theatre Arts Academy) Youth acting camps return this summer Month after month passed as the signs “See you soon” and “Stay Safe” remained on the marquis in front of the Newton Theatre.... Entertainment 04 Jun 2021 | 04:35
From left: Bob Adams, president of Atlantic Health System’s Hackettstown and Newton medical centers, Barbara Mascali, Melanie Marra, Donna Waliky, and Dawn Sullivan (Photo provided) Hospital fundraiser pays homage to restaurants that fed frontline workers during pandemic “An Evening of Wine & Roses” is a Newton Medical Center and Hackettstown Medical Center tradition, a gala fundraiser featuring... Entertainment 18 May 2021 | 10:58
Mark your calendar to hear some great melodies when the Milford Music Festival returns this July (Photo courtesy of Milford Presents) Milford Music Festival returns to a changed world Like many festivals and events, the Milford Music Festival had to be put on hold last year because of the pandemic. This... Entertainment 14 May 2021 | 12:33
From left: Vin DePeppo (Rodfather Gang Car Club adviser), Dr. Mary Jean Negri (owner of Friendly’s of Newton and Wantage which sponsor the event) and Jack Calvert (president of Rodfather Gang) with DePeppo’s Auburn Speedster at Saturday’s 2021 debut cruise (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Classic cars, and the people who love them, flock to first cruise Rodfather Gang Car Club Cruise held its debut car cruise for 2021 on Saturday with 145 classic cars/trucks/rides in attendance.... Entertainment 07 May 2021 | 02:28
The completed amphitheater (Photo courtesy of The Kittatinny Players ) Kittatinny Players build amphitheater to tell a good story Godspell means “good story,” and it’s the musical selected to underscore everything the Kittatinny Players have worked for... Entertainment 07 May 2021 | 02:11
Easter baskets filled with self-care products from Cedar Hill Botanicals (Photo provided by Cedar Hill Botanicals) Thank the healers: Local women give ICU nurses self-care baskets They’re there every day, no matter what, risking their health for others. Two “angels” who wish to remain anonymous made sure... Local News 03 May 2021 | 06:13
Tee-shirts hanging in the Newton Green help survivors “air out their dirty laundry” (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Mother’s Day Pledge and Clothesline Project are reminders that abuse can happen in any community This Mother’s Day, Domestic Abuse & Assault Intervention Services (DASI) is asking folks to give a special gift. To participate... Local News 03 May 2021 | 05:33
Playa Bowls Businesses regroup, reopen, and reinvent during pandemic The Rogue Cherry The Rogue Cherry, purveyor of goth-style clothing and accessories with flare, started up in 2018. But its... Business 26 Apr 2021 | 01:19
Identical twins Rebekah Faith and Charlotte Grace, with Courtney and Ken Smith, were reunited on April 18 (Photo provided) Identical twins were born in different months The Smith twins are a blessing and an incredible anomaly. Not only did their embryo have a slim chance of splitting to create... Local News 20 Apr 2021 | 04:35
Need clothes? Youth Group invites community to giveaway, with music and ministry The First Presbyterian Church of Sparta’s Youth Ministry has been busy collecting gently used clothing for the disadvantaged.... Entertainment 20 Apr 2021 | 04:11
