Happy Hanukkah!
Tonight marks the first night of Hanukkah and in a pre-celebration, the Washington Business Improvement District hosted a ceremonial lighting yesterday at 214 Farm to…
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Water Gap’s Year in Review Includes Record Visitors
INTRODUCTION I realize that everyone is sick and tired of hearing about Covid-19 AND I know most of you have wanted to forget about 2020…
A Farmer, a Gentleman and a Freeholder
By Cathy Miller Savoring a fine fall day at his Spring Ridge Farm in Asbury, cows mooing melodically in the background, Richard “Rick” Gardner spoke…
A Grand Old Flag
STORY BEHIND PHOTO OF THE WEEK It is early afternoon on Thanksgiving Day. Leaving my house in Allamuchy, I’m on countdown, just waiting for the…
Young Talent will Compete in Rotary Fundraiser Dec. 1
Hackettstown Rotary Club is hosting the Virtually Amazing Talent Competition—Junior Edition—on Tuesday, Dec. 1, which is also, aptly, Giving Tuesday. The fundraiser event will help…
It’s Thanksgiving!
We are so thankful for YOU, our readers, who have supported us these last five years. We wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving…
Student Earns State Award for Historical Look at Centenary’s Origins
Centenary University senior Sean Graham has been selected as a recipient of the Paul A. Stellhorn Undergraduate Paper in History Award, an annual award presented…
Former Detective Becomes Knockout Public Safety Coordinator
Melvin Warren spent many years working as a detective in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. In that role, he handled cases large and small regularly….
Learning About Our National Bird: The Bald Eagle
Last Friday morning, I was out traveling around Swartswood Lake in Sussex County. What a beautiful day—and I had a lot of different bird sightings!…
Centenary Professor Named Rotary Club Fellow
The Hackettstown Rotary Club has recognized Centenary University professor Linda Poisseroux, Ph.D., as a Paul Harris Fellow, an honor reserved for members who have made…