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
Sparta Independent wrapping paper contest is back Sparta Independent’s annual wrapping paper contest is underway. Kids of all ages are invited to draw their own wrapping paper... Local News 25 Nov 2024 | 07:16
Family Business Grows, Meeting Community’s Needs for Over 50 Years When Tom Schoonmaker started his Parsippany based lawn care service in 1974, he had no idea his one-man operation would grow... Sponsored Content 17 Dec 2024 | 01:39
MS1 Mark Scott and Marjory Murphy speak at an election night party in Sparta. The husband and wife won seats on the Township Council on Tuesday, Nov. 5, according to unofficial results. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Scott, Murphy elected to council Mark Scott and Marjory Murphy won two seats on the Township Council in the Nov. 5 election, according to according to unofficial... Evergreen 12 Nov 2024 | 04:45
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 Saturday, Dec. 21 Santa at Greendell Station: See Santa from 10 a.m. to noon at 12 Wolfs Corner Road, Greendell. Organized... Local News 20 Dec 2024 | 11:52
4 reasons why Sussex County homeowners are switching to fiber internet For 30 years, Planet Networks has kept Northern New Jersey connected. The Newton, N.J. based company was the first to bring... Sponsored Content 04 Nov 2024 | 03:08
This image provided by Eli Lilly shows the company's new Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla. The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s Kisunla on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 for mild or early cases of dementia caused by Alzheimer’s. (Eli Lilly and Company via AP) ( AP) FDA approves a second Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease (AP) — U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for... Senior Living 20 Sep 2024 | 08:26
The Medicare Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight Medicare’s trustees recently released their annual report on the program’s finances, and things are not looking good. The... Senior Living 27 Sep 2024 | 02:00
Specialists say there are benefits to couples sleeping separately (AP) — Michael Solender and his wife have been together for 42 years. They slept in the same bed for the first 10, taking... Senior Living 20 Sep 2024 | 04:19
10 questions for savvy seniors Why doesn’t my food taste as good as it used to? The problem’s not your sense of taste says Charles J. Wysocki, a neuroscientist... Senior Living 28 Sep 2024 | 06:00
Five Food Facts for People Past 50 Food is food, but when you hit 50, the age AARP once arbitrarily labeled the threshold to “older,” your body begins to change... Senior Living 20 Sep 2024 | 03:17
Photo courtesy of Westwind Manor Homes away from home Alliance Adult Living 1036 Pennsylvania Ave., Matamoras, PA570-409-3198www.allianceadultliving.comType: Assisted Living Conveniently... Senior Living 27 Sep 2024 | 09:49
A woman watches her son play at the New Creative Playground, behind Bearfort Shopping Village in West Milford, earlier this month. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Best local places to play We asked readers to tell us about their favorite playgrounds. In an area as large and diverse as our coverage area in New... Evergreen 14 Aug 2024 | 10:19
New Jersey State Fair event schedule for Sunday, Aug. 4 10 a.m.-noon: Open Beef Show in the Agriculture Area 10 a.m.: East Coast Ranch Horse Extravaganza, Ring 1 in the Horse Show... Features 03 Aug 2024 | 08:55
New Jersey State Fair event schedule for Saturday, Aug. 3 10 a.m.: Horse Show classes in the Horse Show Area 10 a.m.: Open Beef Show Obstacle Course in the Agriculture Area 10 a.m.-4... Features 02 Aug 2024 | 05:20
