A local FanDuel user opens the sports betting app on his phone. Photo provided. You can bet on it – and on most everything else Americans will wager more than $23 billion on this year’s Super Bowl, according to estimates from the American Gambling Association.... Evergreen 30 Jan 2025 | 11:24
Passport applications on the rise The demand for United States passports is surging, leading some area agencies to require appointments for application. Politics... Evergreen 20 Jan 2025 | 02:19
Local homeless population rises A warm place to shelter from brisk winter weather is a luxury that many people can’t afford. The population of homeless people... Local News 21 Jan 2025 | 10:29
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
Members of the Newton High School Class of 2024 file into graduation Monday, June 17. (Photos by Charlie Neely Photography) Newton High School Class of 2024 Zachary Taylor Ays... Evergreen 24 Jun 2024 | 12:24
The Kittatinny Regional High School Class of 2024 graduates Wednesday evening, June 12 in Newton. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Kittatinny Regional High School Class of 2024 Abigail Albert Joseph P. Allison Jacob Tanner Autore Brian Timothy Babcock Reana Leigh Baumann Aiden Matthew Bello Peyton Kathryn... Local News 25 Jun 2024 | 07:12
The Lenape Valley Regional High School Class of 2024. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Lenape Valley Regional High School Class of 2024 Amira Abdallah Onuche Gervais Adejoh Joseph Scott Agens Jr. Sofia Isabella Agudelo Grace Evelyn Alderson Megha Amin Ainsley... Local News 25 Jun 2024 | 07:13
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
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 27 Apr 2024 | 05:28
Last Week’s Answer 0201 Where in Newton answer Readers who identified themselves as Guy Puffer, Robert and Joanne McDole, Lillian Schlesinger, Tom Casserly, Trevor Havens,... Where In Answers 30 Jan 2024 | 07:58
This Week’s Clue 0125 Where in Newton? Do you know where this picture was taken? If so, go to townshipjournal.com, click on the Fun & Games tab and post your answer... Where In Clues 23 Jan 2024 | 12:24
Santa and his assistant are pulled through the Hewitt section of West Milford by members of Fire Company 3 on Sunday, Dec. 17. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Holiday Happenings New Jersey Saturday, Dec. 23 Annual Santa Run: Santa will be escorted through Sussex Borough and Lake Neapaulin by the Sussex... Evergreen 22 Dec 2023 | 08:10
When Walton Lake in Monroe would freeze over years ago, residents would gather for horse races as shown here in this 1914 photo provided by the Monroe Historical Society. Vintage winter scenes Every picture tells a story, including the old ones in black and white or those in the reddish-brown monochrome of sepia... Evergreen 01 Dec 2023 | 09:56
Artwork on Sparta food bags. Photo courtesy of Valerie Macchio. ( Photo courtesy of Valerie Macchio) Food pantries serving more people than ever In this post-COVID, high-inflation world, food pantries are assisting more people, from senior citizens to single parents,... Evergreen 18 Nov 2023 | 06:45
