Flames can be seen across Greenwood Lake about 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. The photo was taken near D’Boathaus on the west side of the lake. (Photo by Denise von Wilke) N.Y. parks worker dies fighting fire New York State Police said they were investigating the death of Dariel Vasquez, an 18-year-old state parks employee who died... Home 16 Nov 2024 | 11:55
Wawayanda, Hopatcong state parks reopen to swimmers Wawayanda and Hopatcong state parks have reopened for swimming after being closed because of concerns about harmful algae... Local News 06 Aug 2024 | 03:03
Swimming closed at Wawayanda State Park Swimming has been closed at Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt “out of an abundance of caution,” a state Department of Environmental... Home 30 Jul 2024 | 01:34
UPDATED: Bud Bus owner faces new charges William Schlette, owner of the Bud Bus Co., faces new charges after police and prosecutors executed search warrants in four... Home 11 Jul 2024 | 10:19
Nuisance or investment opportunity? Towns struggle to handle growth of short-term rentals Short-term rentals have surged in popularity in recent years, providing more options for tourists They’ve also grown into... Home 01 Feb 2024 | 02:11
Hikers start off on the First Day Challenge Hike on Jan. 1, 2023, in High Point State Park. (File photo by Kathy Shwiff) Several First Day Hikes today New Jersey’s diverse landscapes will be on display Monday, Jan. 1 during free, guided First Day Hikes scheduled in state... Home 01 Jan 2024 | 08:26
Sparta woman charged with DWI after crash Catherine Lagrasta, 44, of Sparta was charged with driving while intoxicated Nov. 22 after a motor vehicle accident on Route... Home 23 Nov 2023 | 05:17
Recovering from COVID-19: A tale of three parishes It’s been three years since the COVID-19 health crisis sent everyone in the tri-state area home to socially distance themselves... Local News 14 Apr 2023 | 02:29
A Bud Bus is parked in the lot of the Sussex Motel on Route 23 in Wantage on Saturday, Feb. 18. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Buying bud from a bus Buying marijuana for recreational use is legal in New York and New Jersey Sellers like the Bud Bus are making it extremely... Local News 06 Mar 2023 | 05:00
Hewitt woman charged with DWI in Byram Carrie Mulligan, 44, of Hewitt was charged with driving while intoxicated Jan. 9 after an officer saw her vehicle speeding... Local News 12 Jan 2023 | 02:53
3 charged with DWI in Sparta Jose Valdes-Sutuj, 37, of Newton was charged with driving while intoxicated early Jan. 2 after an officer saw his vehicle... Home 06 Jan 2023 | 11:16
Rep. Josh Gottheimer and others pose with students nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. ( Photo courtesy of Rep. Josh Gottheimer) Students nominated to U.S. service academies honored Students from Wantage, Lafayette and Hewitt are among those honored by U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5, as his nominees to... Home 22 Dec 2022 | 11:11
Directional Signals If everyone would use their directional signals my blood pressure would go down. It’s a really selfish, self-centered, lazy... Letters to the Editor 13 Sep 2022 | 01:40
Sneaking into Wendy Stamer’s Sparta, NJ, birdfeeder. Locals bear with local bears In a survey of 550 readers, 91% responded that they’ve spotted at least one bear around town this year. Bears where? Readers... Local News 12 Aug 2022 | 02:09
Hewitt man pleads guilty to conspiracy to defraud the U.S. William Kawam, 57, of Hewitt, pleaded guilty by videoconference last week, June 30, before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox... Police & Fire 06 Jul 2022 | 02:49
