A car accident in Barry Lakes, NJ took out two telephone poles in January, leaving hundreds of Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative customers in the dark. Along with increasing weather-related disasters, car-pole accidents are on the rise. Photo provided Power bills surge, leaving households scrambling to cope – while outages are on the rise Key Takeaways 1. The energy needs of data centers – and the new infrastructure they require – are major culprits in electrical... Evergreen 13 Apr 2026 | 04:24
New York State Police had a recruiting tent at the 2025 New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. Photo: Maebel Van Ek Photography New standards make it easier to join police, military, corrections In recent years and especially since COVID, recruiting for uniformed services is down across the country. As a result, a... Local News 17 Mar 2026 | 04:05
Dollar Tree and Dollar General stores often have scanners in aisles or near the front of the store so shoppers can check item prices. Not all stores have them, though, in which case ask an associate for help if you need it. Getting your money’s worth at dollar discount stores Ever needed a basic item for your kitchen or bathroom and just didn’t feel like heading to a department or big box store... Evergreen 10 Mar 2026 | 11:17
Got tickets? New York’s tougher point system could follow you home If you drive in New York — or even just pass through — the rules just got tougher. As of Feb. 16, New York lowered the number... Local News 05 Mar 2026 | 11:46
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s housing action plan seeks to increase home stock, modernize regulations. ( Pixabay photo.) Gov. Shapiro launches housing action plan Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a new initiative to improve housing costs and increase availability to commonwealth residents.... Local News 03 Mar 2026 | 09:16
Opinion: Let’s Finish The Job On Feb. 27, National Term Limits Day, Americans commemorate the 75th anniversary of the 22nd Amendment — the constitutional... Letters to the Editor 16 Feb 2026 | 07:22
Ramapo College nursing students work in a simulation lab. Photo provided by Ramapo College of New Jersey. Local nurses say federal loan limits will exacerbate nursing shortage Jane Gerencser, a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y., said she has seen “cyclical” nursing shortages... Evergreen 09 Feb 2026 | 03:33
Call utilities now to get ahead of energy bills As Pennsylvania moves into the coldest part of the winter, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is reminding... Home 20 Jan 2026 | 08:11
Businesses urged to Sponsor-A-Highway during tourism season As the 2026 tourism season – which includes the NFL Draft, PGA Championship, FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Series and America250PA... Home 07 Jan 2026 | 11:24
Be prepared for winter storms As one winter storm that included heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and dangerously cold temperatures already hit the area this... Home 30 Dec 2025 | 02:15
Public input hearings for proposed water rate changes The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled a series of in-person and telephone hearings in January to... Home 23 Dec 2025 | 01:14
Disaster relief funds for PA homeowners, renters increase The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) met with state emergency management and government leaders to underscore... Home 23 Dec 2025 | 12:42
Manage natural gas costs for winter The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is highlighting ways that natural gas customers can manage energy usage... Home 16 Dec 2025 | 03:48
Resources for older drivers As more than 26% of the Commonwealth’s 9.1 million licensed drivers are 65 or older, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation... Home 15 Dec 2025 | 04:10
Mary Anne M. Amari Mary Anne M. Amari, age 93, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Bristol Glen in Newton. Born in Brooklyn,... Obituaries 11 Dec 2025 | 01:31
