High schools in Middletown and Newburgh, N.Y., purchased Yondr pouches for all students in attempt to curb the negative effects of cell phone use in school. Photo: Yondr. As screen time soars, high schools turn to Yondr bags and phone cubbies Should schools ban cell phone use among students? In a survey completed by more than 600 local readers, 73% said yes. But... Local News 12 Jan 2024 | 06:04
Newton resident Kathy Messina’s head-scratcher: rigid plastic can carriers. Is that recyclable? Plastic can carriers Can the plastic carrier that comes on top of canned items, such a four pack of craft beer, be recycled? Defer to the saying,... Local News 08 Jan 2024 | 02:22
Sparkling Salty Lime Mocktail recipe from Regina Hewitt of Functional Healing in Goshen, N.Y. Trends with benefits: Locals embrace Dry January When we spoke to retired school counselor Kerri Yezuit two years ago, she was tackling her second Dry January. She first... Evergreen 06 Jan 2024 | 03:36
Frederick Weber Weber appointed to hospice foundation’s board The Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation appointed Frederick Weber, retired marketing manager at Microchip Technology Corp.,... Home 26 May 2023 | 07:24
Daniel Joseph Pilz Daniel Joseph Pilz, 38, of Milford, PA passed away Tuesday January 3, 2023 at home. He was raised in Shohola, graduated from... Obituaries 11 Jan 2023 | 11:24
Donald J. Swanson Donald J. Swanson Sr., of Milford, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Newton Medical Center, Newton,... Obituaries 21 Dec 2022 | 08:38
William “Bill” Siemers William “Bill” Siemers, of Milford, PA, and formerly of Port Jervis, died Friday, October 21, 2022 at Bon Secours Community... Obituaries 26 Oct 2022 | 09:38
Allan C. Vogel It is with great sadness that the family of Allan C. Vogel reports his unexpected passing on Friday, September 9, 2022, at... Obituaries 15 Sep 2022 | 12:47
Patricia Marie “Pat” O’Donnell Patricia Marie “Pat” O’Donnell, of Newton, NJ, formerly of Acworth, GA, passed away at Newton Medical Center on Sunday, May... Obituaries 08 Jun 2022 | 08:26
Barbara Ellen Hudler Barbara Ellen Hudler of Milford, PA, entered into rest on Monday, May 16, 2022 at home. She was 70. The daughter of the late... Obituaries 18 May 2022 | 11:44
Kevin S. Williams Kevin S. Williams, age 49, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at his residence. Born in Newton, Kevin has... Obituaries 29 Apr 2022 | 01:29
"Relay Race" by Macyn Bolt Dingmans Ferry artist featured in DVAA exhibit The Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA) joyously welcomes the public to two new exhibitions in our galleries, beginning... Local News 22 Sep 2021 | 10:22
General John Buford by photographer Mathew Brady (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, Public Domain) ‘The devil’s to pay!’ Meet General John Buford as portrayed by Michael Smith Here’s your chance to meet General John Buford, Union cavalryman and hero of the first day at Gettysburg, and ask him some... Entertainment 13 Sep 2021 | 04:15
Karen S. MaGill Karen S. MaGill Karen S. MaGill age 76 of Huguenot, NY and formerly a life-long resident of Sussex County, New Jersey, passed away July 8,... Obituaries 19 Jul 2021 | 02:42
Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine speaks during a press conference inside PEMA headquarters on Wednesday, Dec. 30 (Photo by Natalie Kolb) Pike residents begin to get vaccinated while PA urges compliance with new Covid orders As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine on Dec. 30... Local News 31 Dec 2020 | 11:54