Matthew Stenderowicz, Vincent Notarnicola and Andrew Wilson on a recent backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail. (Photos provided) 7 in Troop 95 become Eagle Scouts Seven members of BSA Troop 95 of Sparta earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2024. Eagle Scout is the highest honor in Scouting.... Local News 27 Dec 2024 | 08:18
Fairy Tale Forest in Oak Ridge, now plans to reopen Saturday, Aug. 10. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) UPDATED: Fairy Tale Forest reopening Fairy Tale Forest, 140 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge, has delayed its reopening to Saturday, Aug. 10 because of the weather. Home 08 Aug 2024 | 08:51
Emilia Alheidt Emilia “Amy” A. Alheidt of Sparta and formerly of Oak Ridge passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024. She was 82. She... Obituaries 09 Jul 2024 | 11:31
John Fredericks John Wilbur Fredericks passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024, near his beloved Sanibel, Fla. He was 88. John spent his childhood... Obituaries 15 May 2024 | 12:32
Richard Alheidt Richard Alheidt of Oak Ridge passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was 85. He was born on March 25, 1938,... Obituaries 11 Mar 2024 | 02:58
The Newfoundland office of Lakeland Bank on Route 23 replaced a trailer that was the bank’s first office in 1969. (Photos provided) Lakeland Bank to be renamed Provident Financial Services, parent company of Provident Bank, and Lakeland Bancorp, parent company of Lakeland Bank, have... Home 17 Jan 2024 | 02:18
Overdose Awareness Day to be marked tonight A candlelight vigil will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 for International Overdose Awareness Day. There will be... Home 31 Aug 2023 | 06:33
Patricia Snouffer Patricia “Pat” (nee O’Meara) Snouffer of Oak Ridge passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. She was 90. Pat, born on Feb. 8, 1933,... Obituaries 16 Jul 2023 | 11:54
At B’nai Torah Shul in Greenwood Lake, N.Y., 48 people attended the Passover seder this spring, compared with 14 people in 2022. (Photo provided) Houses of worship rebuild after pandemic The World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 was no longer a health emergency on May 5, ending more than three years... Home 06 Jun 2023 | 04:13
Floyd Vivino, known as Uncle Floyd, performs last year at the Stanhope House. He usually does a show there near Valentine’s Day. (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Uncle Floyd to perform in Stanhope tonight Comedian and actor Floyd Vivino, known as Uncle Floyd, is a showman. He’s always been one, and it’s his birthright, coming... Home 18 Feb 2023 | 08:55
Comedian and actor Uncle Floyd Vivino will perform Friday, Feb. 10 in Oak Ridge. Comedy show Friday in Oak Ridge Comedian and actor Uncle Floyd Vivino will present a comedy show Friday, Feb. 10 at Casa Bianca, 5266 Berkshire Valley Road,... Home 04 Feb 2023 | 06:43
A note on EVs I just finished reading Mr. Stimson’s letter regarding his euphoric happiness with EVs. Seriously does he consider the facts... Letters to the Editor 23 Sep 2022 | 03:35
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
(File photo by Vera Olinski) Milton First Aid Squad to hold blood drive Oak Ridge. The Milton First Aid Squad is holding a blood drive on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at its... Local News 07 Sep 2021 | 01:37
Dance Expression Dancers pose with the XCalibur Trophy at the Dance Xplosion National Dance Competition in Wildwood. Dance Expression wins big at Wildwood competition Dance Expression in Hamburg excelled at the recent DanceXplosion competition in Wildwood. The school and its dancers received... Local News 30 Aug 2021 | 05:05
