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... Local News 01 Feb 2024 | 02:11
Pysanky refers to the ancient Ukrainian art of decorating eggs using a wax resist, or batik, method that produces elaborate, colorful, symbolic designs. (Photos provided) Classes in pysanky egg dyeing offered As Easter approaches, Daria Bonomini again will teach the art of pysanky egg dyeing. The Highland Lakes resident, whose family... Home 26 Mar 2023 | 08:55
The hens have finally started laying at Meadowburn Farm in Vernon, N.J. ( Jesse Clarke) Eggsplainer They cost more than twice as much at the store as they did last year. Local farmers have waiting lists and customer limits,... Local News 30 Jan 2023 | 03:03
Warwick Police Blotter – May 13, 2022 May 9 Russell Shine, 60, of Highland Lakes, N.J., was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, a misdemeanor,... Police & Fire 15 May 2022 | 06:51
Police Blotter – Town of Warwick Feb. 4 Paul Powell, 31, of Warwick, was charged with petty larceny, a misdemeanor, and released on an appearance ticket. Feb.... Police & Fire 27 Feb 2022 | 10:37
Wendy Chandler, a radio DJ from Vernon, N.J. says that being vaccinated isn’t a “golden ticket” to drop her guard from COVID. What are your post-pandemic plans? Readers chime in After a year of loss, mask-wearing, and social distancing, it may finally be time to think about life after quarantine. With... Local News 19 Mar 2021 | 10:17
Sussex County’s needlessly chaotic vaccine scramble afflicts the seniors who need it most To the Editor: In response to the article in the March 4-10 edition on Sussex County’s “new” appointment system, I am expressing... Letters to the Editor 12 Mar 2021 | 03:02
The real theater of the absurd —Am I waiting for Godot or just a chance to get a vaccine? Yay, the vaccines are rolling out down the highways. Yay, time for Phase 1B, and I’m 69. Yep, registered with New Jersey... Letters to the Editor 08 Mar 2021 | 04:28
Nicholas Samuel Tenk Nicholas Samuel Tenk Nicholas Samuel Tenk of Greenwood Lake, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. He was 66. Born... Obituaries 28 Dec 2020 | 10:58
Andrew Joseph Ricciardi Sr. Andrew Joseph Ricciardi Sr. of Highland Lakes, N.J., passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. He was 78.... Milestones 28 Dec 2020 | 10:52
Bright red Indians play lacrosse in the snow (Photo and caption by Rick Patterson) These racist signs should never appear in a state park To the Editor: Kudos to Vernon’s historical society for putting up those hilariously funny signs in Wawayanda State Park.... Letters to the Editor 09 Dec 2020 | 02:05
Daniel O’Dell Daniel O’Dell, affectionately known as “Digger Dan,” passed away early Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, from lung cancer. He is survived... Obituaries 02 Nov 2020 | 05:45
Tyler (left) and Alex Correll with their coffee bean roaster. Photos by Vera Olinski. Coffee is serious business at Brother Beans Looking for an artisanal, small-batch coffee roaster? Meet Brother Beans Coffee Roasting Co., which offers free shipping... Business 25 Aug 2020 | 12:08
Attempt to sabotage post office is a national disgrace It is abundantly clear that President Trump, who said so himself, has decided to systematically sabotage the United States... Letters to the Editor 16 Aug 2020 | 02:06
Joan Marie Ross Joan Marie Ross Joan M. Ross of Highland Lakes, N.J., passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, after a brief battle with COVID-19. She was... Obituaries 26 May 2020 | 12:53
