Shawn Barker portrays Johnny Cash in ‘The Man in Black’ on Friday at the Newton Theatre. (Photo provided) Talking to Shawn Barker Stefani M.C. Janelli talks to Shawn Barker about his musical journey before “The Man in Black,” his Johnny Cash tribute show,... Entertainment 09 Oct 2024 | 10:46
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, left, with former Vernon Mayor Howard Burrell. (Photo provided) Burrell among Hometown Heroes Former Vernon Mayor Howard Burrell and a group of health-care professionals in Newton Medical Center’s Emergency Department... Local News 20 Jul 2024 | 12:12
Brianna Kimmel’s car after her accident on Philipsburg Road. (Photo by Brianna Kimmel) Danger on the roads We often blame outside elements for the cause of car accidents — snow, sharp turns, flooding — but according to our first... Evergreen 15 Jul 2024 | 09:46
The Class of 2024 enters the commencement ceremony at Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta on June 3. Provided photo Pay up or miss commencement At the end of each school year, schools are left with missing materials, unpaid lunch accounts and late library book fees.... Local News 08 Jun 2024 | 09:19
Florida, N.Y., resident and Warwick Advertiser editor Lisa Reider with her brother Erik, whose donated organs helped save five people. ( Photo by Randy Patrick) A gift that keeps on giving In February 2018, New York resident Allison Davis, a 30-year old single mother with cystic fibrosis, was struggling to survive.... Home 25 Apr 2024 | 09:26
The Pipes & Drums of the West Milford High School Highlander Band performs in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, May 17 in Warwick, N.Y. (Photo by Lisa Reider) St. Patrick’s Day Parades Local News 20 Mar 2024 | 01:19
The Hudson Valley Regional Police Pipes & Drums march in the Port Jervis St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 3. (Photos by Sammie Finch) St. Patrick’s Day Parade is today in Newton • The annual Sussex County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16 in Newton. The parade starts... Home 16 Mar 2024 | 06:11
High schools in Middletown and Newburgh, N.Y., purchased Yondr pouches for all students in attempt to curb the negative effects of cell phone use in school. Photo: Yondr. As screen time soars, high schools turn to Yondr bags and phone cubbies Should schools ban cell phone use among students? In a survey completed by more than 600 local readers, 73% said yes. But... Local News 12 Jan 2024 | 06:04
Newton resident Kathy Messina’s head-scratcher: rigid plastic can carriers. Is that recyclable? Plastic can carriers Can the plastic carrier that comes on top of canned items, such a four pack of craft beer, be recycled? Defer to the saying,... Local News 08 Jan 2024 | 02:22
Sparkling Salty Lime Mocktail recipe from Regina Hewitt of Functional Healing in Goshen, N.Y. Trends with benefits: Locals embrace Dry January When we spoke to retired school counselor Kerri Yezuit two years ago, she was tackling her second Dry January. She first... Evergreen 06 Jan 2024 | 03:36
Kelly Carlino graduated from West Milford High School in 2022. (Photo provided) Carlino named Coca-Cola Leader of Promise Scholar Kelly Carlino, a sophomore at Sussex County Community College, has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar.... Home 31 Aug 2023 | 02:26
On International Overdose Awareness Day, the town square in Newton was the site of a candlelight vigil and public walk-through remembrance display of memories of lives lost to overdose. (Photo by Ryan T.) Overdose deaths tail off as addiction rages on As fentanyl continues to cut its deadly swath through American communities, a declining number of deaths by overdose represents... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 02:52
Drama Geek Studios in Newton, N.J., will livestream the theater adaptation of the classic comedy film Sister Act: The Divine Musical, the weekend of April 9. Provided photo. Live stream. Sister Act: The Divine Musical at Drama Geek Studios Drama Geek Studios in Newton, N.J., will livestream the theater adaptation of the classic comedy film Sister Act: The Divine... Entertainment 30 Mar 2021 | 04:14