A home in Hewitt is under contract. The state of local real estate: Low supply, high demand Local realtors say buyers aren’t deterred by current interest rates – but potential sellers are, resulting in a limited number... Local News 15 Jan 2025 | 01:28
"Allow your children to play, everything should be fun." — Martha Dubensky, GAIT Equine Assisted Services, Milford, Pa. Photo by Sammie Finch A mother’s touch Local News 08 May 2024 | 10:35
Mabel Roy (left) and Linda Gallup marching in New Jersey protesting the separation of immigrant children from their parents. “Can’t do the walking that much anymore like I was,” Roy said. “So I go the postcard route or letter to the editor route.” Surprise! You wrote a letter to the newspaper Between Jan. 2 and Jan. 5, Straus News received nine very similar letters to the editor, warning against the dangers of a... Local News 22 Jan 2024 | 01:56
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
William Earl Beardslee William Earl (“Billy”) Beardslee, Jr., 54, passed away peacefully at home in Cary, NC, on Nov. 11 , 2022. Born in Teaneck,... Obituaries 18 Nov 2022 | 01:54
RS Landscaping LLC firewood ( Photo by Rob Scheuermann) ‘Wood-burning heat is cheap, but it kills’: Architect and others weigh alternatives As prices for natural gas, propane and oil soar, many turn to old-fashioned wood to heat their homes. But there’s a problem.... Local News 22 Mar 2022 | 01:06
Amber Vitoulis and the impressive sash of badges she’s collected along the years. (Photo provided) Don’t worry, they’ve got Thin Mints: Supply chain shortages hit the Girl Scouts It’s finally March, and you know that that means. No, I don’t mean March Madness or Saint Patrick’s Day. Ladies and gentlemen,... Local News 16 Mar 2022 | 11:51
"Pearl and Duke," Rural Shorts Big Eddy Film Festival is here It was a film beloved by the late, great Miriam Siegel, co-founder of the paper you are now reading as well as the Pike County... Entertainment 01 Oct 2021 | 05:24
Leighann McPartland has gotten freelancing gigs since graduating college last May, like painting this mural at a cafe in Chester. But she’s striking out on her job search in the artistic field, and has been regretting her choice of major in fine art and art history. Photo provided. The unemployed: ‘I really don’t want to pump gas’ “I’m antsy to get to work, but I don’t want to go back to the retail jobs I’ve done,” said Leighann McPartland, 24, of Pine... Home 01 Jun 2021 | 01:38
The Pendletons with their newest addition, Nanook. ( Jenine Pendleton) A godsend, a ‘pow,’ and a chance to pay it forward Millions of Americans whose livelihoods were upended by the pandemic needed their stimulus money for bare bones basics like... Home 04 Feb 2021 | 05:22
The Sangillo family (Photo provided) ‘The Golden Prison’ captivates readers with thrilling legal mystery Paul Alexander Sangillo learned at a young age the importance of education, hard work, integrity and seeking the truth. Entertainment 05 Oct 2020 | 02:33
Terry Chang. Photo provided. This week’s $50 winner This week’s winner for our Super Local Shopper contest is Terry Chang. Her winning entry? A new outfit from Harriman Clothing... Local News 08 Jun 2020 | 01:02
Deborah Ann Pearce Deborah Ann Pearce, of Hamburg passed away at home on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. She defied serious respiratory disease for... Obituaries 02 Mar 2020 | 03:55
Josephine Sargent Josephine Sargent (nee Trent), 87 years old, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Born in State... Obituaries 21 Feb 2020 | 03:51
Charlotte Kay Weitz Charlotte Kay Weitz (nee Whritenour), 60, died unexpectedly at Newton Medical Center on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Born to Albert... Obituaries 31 Jan 2020 | 03:18
