The Franklin Band marches in the Memorial Day Parade last year in Franklin. (File photo by Maria Kovic) Memorial Day events New Jersey Ongoing events: Memorial Day Boogie: Three days of skydiving and celebrations May 24-26, including food, an event... Evergreen 26 May 2025 | 07:54
Your recycling head-scratchers answered: avocado bags? If you’re not sure whether something goes in the blue bin, snap a pic of yourself with the questionable item (yes, we want... Columns 27 Feb 2025 | 02:07
The Wanaque Reservoir serving northern New Jersey, just over 10 miles from Sterling State Forest, is nearly 50 percent empty, despite recent rain and snowfall. Drone photo by Nicholas Horton, The Pathfinder Studios. Farmers weather the drought The region saw its driest October on record this year. And while wildfires burned more than 5,000 acres of Sterling State... Evergreen 02 Dec 2024 | 12:34
Firefighters with Greenwood Forest Volunteer Fire Company #3 escort Santa through West Milford neighborhoods Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Santa sightings, last-minute shopping Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Santa will tour with the Ogdensburg Fire Department. Time to be announced.... Local News 23 Dec 2024 | 05:45
Swimming raft on Greenwood Lake Death by drowning: What local victims have in common As the summer draws to a close, residents may want to get in their last licks on local lakes, rivers and streams. Before you... Local News 27 Aug 2024 | 04:29
A woman watches her son play at the New Creative Playground, behind Bearfort Shopping Village in West Milford, earlier this month. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Best local places to play We asked readers to tell us about their favorite playgrounds. In an area as large and diverse as our coverage area in New... Evergreen 14 Aug 2024 | 10:19
Samantha Redonda with a warped stainless steel pot. (Photo by Brenda Hughes) When in doubt, give a shout: Stainless steel pot? If you’re not sure whether something goes in the blue bin, snap a pic of yourself with the questionable item (yes, we want... Evergreen 20 Mar 2025 | 02:37
Make school mornings more manageable Work ahead, starting your morning before bed. You can lay the foundation for a successful morning before the new day even... Back to School 07 Aug 2024 | 01:08
Pennsylvania Senate passes bill encouraging school districts to ban students’ phone use during day (AP) The bill, which passed 45-5, would authorize grants to school districts to buy locking bags after the district creates... Back to School 06 Aug 2024 | 12:48
Brianna Kimmel’s car after her accident on Philipsburg Road. (Photo by Brianna Kimmel) Danger on the roads We often blame outside elements for the cause of car accidents — snow, sharp turns, flooding — but according to our first... Evergreen 15 Jul 2024 | 09:46
Our fireworks fantasy is Fido’s nightmare Mike Stura operates Skylands Animal Sanctuary in Wantage. When it comes to farm animals, you name it, he’s rescued it, from... Local News 27 Jun 2024 | 08:34
Photo: Wikimedia commons Weighing your options on the bathroom scale What you weigh and how you measure it has long been a concern for health experts. One useful guide to healthy poundage is... Evergreen 04 Jun 2024 | 01:32
Memorial Day events NEW YORK Sunday, May 26 Village of Monroe Parade: The parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. from Smith Clove Park, 133 Spring St.... Evergreen 27 May 2024 | 10:30
When in doubt, give a shout If you’re not sure whether something goes in the blue bin, snap a pic of yourself with the questionable item (yes, we want... Evergreen 12 Apr 2024 | 03:34
Earth Day events April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of the very first Earth Day. What follows is a list of programs and activities that carry... Evergreen 15 Apr 2024 | 05:39
