A black bear photographed in Wawayanda State Park. (File photo by Chris Wyman) Lawmakers back decision on bear hunt State Sen. Steven Oroho and Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths, all R-24, commended the New Jersey Fish and Game Council’s... Home 08 Sep 2023 | 10:32
New Jersey plans to reinstate bear hunt To protect public safety and support a healthy wildlife population, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that the New Jersey Fish... Local News 11 Nov 2022 | 12:46
Police reform in NJ Finally, some police reform in New Jersey. The Legislature has passed, and Governor Phil Murphy has signed, legislation that... Letters to the Editor 26 Jul 2022 | 12:12
Also in attendance were New Jersey Assemblyman Hal Wirths, New Jersey Assemblyman Kevin Rooney and New Jersey State Senator Steve Oroho pictured here with Kelsey Grammer and Chris Mulvihill of Crystal Springs Resort. Photo provided. Actor Kelsey Grammer boosts his brew at Crystal Springs Crystal Springs Resort hosted a special event at its clubhouse on Dec. 11, when six-time Emmy Award-winning Kelsey Grammer... Entertainment 13 Dec 2021 | 03:56
Judge denies GOP request to halt COVID-19 capitol mandate A New Jersey judge denied a Republican request to halt a requirement to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or a negative... Local News 13 Dec 2021 | 01:34
Upper Greenwood Lake in Hewitt. File photo. Lakes to receive funding to combat harmful algal blooms Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Friday appropriating $10 million in grants for lake conservation and management efforts,... Local News 30 Sep 2021 | 12:48
Oroho, Space and Wirths: Parents should decide if kids wear masks to school Senator Steve Oroho and Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths chided Governor Murphy’s decision to make masks mandatory... Letters to the Editor 16 Aug 2021 | 07:08
Oroho, Space and Wirths: Murphy, DEP playing divisive politics by ending bear hunt Senator Steve Oroho and Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths criticized the announcement by Gov. Phil Murphy’s Department... Local News 22 Jul 2021 | 02:16
Wirths’ bill protecting student journalists advances Student journalists in public schools and colleges could soon be guaranteed freedom of expression rights under a bill advanced... Local News 29 Mar 2021 | 02:54
Photo by Delroy Constantine-Simms from FreeImages. Legislators say the end of bear hunts will lead to overpopulation and public safety concerns New Jersey State Senator Steve Oroho and Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths criticized Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement... Local News 23 Oct 2020 | 04:17
No reason Gov. Murphy can’t go to voters for borrowing after budget extensions Editor's note: The following statement was issued by New Jersey Assemblyman Hal Wirths (R-Sussex): Once again Democrats are... Local News 27 Apr 2020 | 04:59
U.S. Rep. Gottheimer speaks about continued threats from Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) on New Jersey’s environment, economy, eco-tourism, and the safety of our families. ( U.S. Rep. Gottheimer) Gottheimer, Greenwood Lake Commission call for emergency investment to combat HABs On Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) sounded the alarm on Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) continuing... Local News 23 Jan 2020 | 04:54
Highlands ‘Enterprise Zone’ may be Township Council topic Renewed support for action by a group of state legislators who continue to work on a proposal to establish a 50 percent state... Local News 30 Oct 2019 | 12:05
A protester's sign near the Lake Cranberry footbridge. (Photo by Mandy Coriston ( ) Gov conditionally vetoes S3661 By Mandy Coriston New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed Bill S3661 on Friday, Aug 23, sending the bill back... Local News 27 Aug 2019 | 10:06
