Happy New Year’s! Thank you to all our readers for making 2020 Inside Warren’s biggest year yet. To finish off the year, let’s take a look at some of our top read stories in 2020.

Cathy’s Person Of The Week Has His Eyes On The Sky — And Everything Else

Published Oct. 31, 2019: Though this story was originally published in 2019, it went on to be our most read article in 2020, too! Columnist and photographer Cathy Miller met with 10-year-old Jackson Kennedy to talk about receiving life-changing eye procedures after years of waiting for genetic testing to determine why his eyesight was degrading. Read more here.

Two Local Grads Pulled Double Duty, Earning High School Diplomas And Associate Degrees This Spring

Published June 7, 2020: Skylar Warren and Spencer Aydelotte graduated from Warren Community College—and their respective high schools—in Spring 2020. The hardworking, ambitious students, shared with us just how they managed it—and what their future plans are. Read more about the grads here.

Old-School Men’s Fashion Shop Stands The Test Of Time In Washington

Published Sept. 27, 2020: Tony Strillacci, owner of Frantoni Fashions for Men in downtown Washington, has been in the men’s fashion industry for nearly 60 years. His shop is an ode to a bygone shopping experience—and his customers like it that way. Learn more here.

Inside Oxford’s Hidden Tunnel

Published Oct. 12, 2020: In a small county like Warren, it might be a surprise just how much goes unnoticed by the average passerby. In this column, Allamuchy Open Space Director and Historical Society President discusses the history of the railroad in Warren County, including a now defunct (and closed to the public) railroad tunnel in Oxford. Read the story here.

C.L.E.A.R. Offers Addiction Recovery Assistance

Published Feb. 20, 2020: A new program aimed at assisting those struggling with addiction launched in February. The Community Law Enforcement Addiction Recovery (C.L.E.A.R.) Program teamed local government and law enforcement agencies with local non-profit Parent to Parent Addiction Services to provide walk-in evaluations and other free services. Learn more about the launch here. Please note that the information for services may be out of date. Please reach out to Parent 2 Parent at 908-223-1951 for up to date information.

Cirotti Overcomes Odds To Complete Degree Journey

Published May 19, 2020: During her second semester of college in 2013, Carissa Cirotti suffered a catastrophic brain aneurysm. What followed was a seven-year journey of healing and learning, culminating in a degree from Warren Community College. Hear more about her story here.

The Three Nobles

Published July 2, 2020: Cathy Miller caught up with three members of the well-known Noble clan: musicians Harry, Jr. (Hap), Harry III, and Bob. Head down memory lane with the trio here.