Middle Smithfield Township
SWIFTWATER – For the second year in a row, Pocono Mountain East football is playing for a district championship. And for the second year in a row, the Cardinals are the underdog. East earned its way back to the title game by avenging the Bucket Game loss to Pleasant Valley in the 5A District 11 semifinal , but Dustin Thomas’ squad arguably has the toughest opponent of his entire tenure to date: Southern Lehigh, the reigning PIAA 4A state champion that moved up a classification this year. The Spartans are 11-0 after defeating East Stroudsburg South 42-10 in the other 5A semifinal. Many expect them to stay undefeated, but Thomas hopes that could serve as motivation for his players. “I’m not foolish. I know nobody thinks that we can go down there and beat them, but at the same time, if I'm a player on East, that's what's motivating me,” Thomas said. “The fact that you have a chance to put all that to rest and be the team that beats a state champ and win a district title, that would be what’s motivating me.” More: Greyson Fuller's 1,000-yard season is only a first step to become South's next great
A community in Sussex County is mourning the death of a 9-year-old soccer player as friends, teammates, and neighbors rally to support his grieving family. Adrian Sek , of Ogdensburg, is being remembered for his love of soccer and the friendships he built on and off the field, according to a GoFundMe…
The Pike County Commissioners agreed to extend the ICE contract with the Pike County Correctional Facility for another 10 years, during the Nov. 4 commissioners meeting. The decision to extend the contract was largely because of the financial benefits it provides the county. “The agreement generates approximately 18 million dollars...
NEW JERSEY — NORWESCAP, which serves residents in Warren, Sussex and Hunterdon counties, is among four New Jersey nonprofit organizations sharing a combined $25,000 in grants from the American Water Charitable Foundation to support housing stability, financial security and access to essential community resources. New Jersey American Water and...
Pennsylvania’s Buc-ee’s rumors have something in common with the California sign that appeared to be a prank: the excitement got ahead of the evidence. In Pennsylvania’s case, a letter that…
Members of Teamsters Local 125 at ImageCare in Sussex County went on strike on Nov. 9, saying they have been forced onto the picket line as they fight for their first union contract. The 45 technologists and technologist aides voted to become Teamsters nearly two years ago and are demanding...
Eli Lilly breaks ground on a $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania to produce next-generation obesity treatments like retatrutide. Eli Lilly and Company broke ground on a $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. The site joins nine other new U.S. manufacturing sites Eli Lilly has announced since...
MTA’s sophomores, juniors, and seniors enjoyed an incredible Yeshiva Shabbaton this past weekend at the Bushkill Inn and Conference Center in Pennsylvania! The weekend was filled with inspiring Torah learning, exciting activities, spirited singing, and opportunities to connect with rebbeim and friends. The excitement began Thursday with a schoolwide...
SUSSEX COUNTY, N.J. — The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners has issued a proclamation recognizing Thursday, Nov. 19, as the Great American Smokeout, an annual initiative encouraging smokers to quit tobacco use and take steps toward healthier, smoke-free lives. The Great American Smokeout, organized by the American Cancer...
Pike County is in a rut: It’s mating season for deer, which means drivers are more likely to hit one on the road and hunting season is in full swing. The rut ramps up at the end of October, with deer activity peaking in mid-November and winding down at the beginning of December. Bowhunting season is underway and the regular firearms season starts the Saturday after Thanksgiving on Nov. 28.
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — A Sparta Township woman has filed a lawsuit against several medical organizations and a medical receptionist, alleging that the employee accessed her confidential medical records without authorization, photographed sensitive health information and shared it on social media with people who knew her. The lawsuit was...
WASHINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Warren County) — A new independently owned pharmacy has opened in downtown Washington Borough, with a grand opening planned for later this month. True Vine Pharmacy, located at 32 E. Washington Ave. (Route 57), has begun a soft opening, with a full opening expected by the end of November.
The sixth year of the Explore Warren History Trail began with a chilly, cloudy morning and gave way to brilliant sunshine—fitting weather for this year’s trail visitors. This year’s trail dotted Warren County with 18 sites: 10 open on Saturday, eight on Sunday. That’s seven more than the original 11 sites in 2021, the history trail’s first year.
GREENWICH TWP., N.J.- A compounding pharmacy with operations in Warren County is working to get essential medicines back inside hospitals. In September, Quva Pharma announced it had acquired a range of medications from Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS), a B. Braun subsidiary that has exited the 503B compounding business. Quva,...
The Sussex County YMCA broke ground Monday, Nov. 9, on a $3.3 million Wellness Center expansion that will more than double the size of its existing fitness space. The project will add approximately 5,000 square feet to the facility, marking one of the most significant improvements in the branch’s recent history.
When Warren County reached 20,000 acres of preserved farmland in 2010, it celebrated at Frank Demeter’s farm. This fall, the county passed 30,000 acres and held the celebration at a different White Township farm, owned by Demeter’s daughter, Sue McEvoy, and her husband, Jerry. Warren County said three...
It took some time for the seventh-seeded Academy of Notre Dame soccer team to get going on offense when it hosted and ultimately upset 10th-seeded The Hill School, 3-1, in round one of the Pennsylvania Independent Scholastic Athletic Association (PAISAA) playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. “In the beginning, we were...
All computer keyboard users love the copy and paste shortcut. North Warren Regional High School seems to be using it for their leadership team, with two former Blairstown Elementary School leaders now set to lead North Warren in similar roles. Earlier this year, Dr. Patrick Ketch left the superintendent role...
SUSSEX COUNTY, N.J.— Local businesses, first responders and community organizations are joining forces for the 13th annual Stuff the Boat toy collection, an initiative benefiting Project Self-Sufficiency’s Season of Hope Toy Drive for children in Sussex, Warren and northern Morris counties. Organized by Off Shore Marine in Branchville,...
SUSSEX COUNTY, N.J. — The 19th annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive will return to Sussex County on Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, to collect nonperishable food, turkeys and other essential items for residents in need. The annual event, held in partnership with ShopRite, benefits the Sussex...