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By MEAGAN KANE
March 7, 2026
HACKENSACK, NJ — Ready for the sun to hang around longer in the evening? Daylight Savings is here!Starting Sunday, March 8, the clocks are ready to be moved forward. To prevent that groggy Monday mood, check out these tips from the Hackensack City Clerk's Office:Get outside early:Take five to 15 ...
COBLESKILL – The Schoharie County Farmers Market has announced its inaugural market season, bringing local food, farm products, and community together at a new location: the Hall of Agriculture at the Schoharie County Sunshine Fairgrounds in Cobleskill.The market will be held Sundays from May 24 ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - The Manasquan Lady Warriors added another chapter to their storied program Friday night, capturing their 17th sectional championship — and ninth under head coach Lisa Kukoda — with a commanding 51–23 victory over Rumson-Fair Haven.Playing in front of a packed, sold-out gym, the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Residents gathered at the historic Shady Rest Country Club for an evening of music, food and community during “Rhythm & Roots,” a Black History Month celebration sponsored by Preserve Shady Rest, Inc.The event, held on Feb. 28, brought attendees together for a buffet dinner ...
The C-RCS FFA Chapter is preparing for its annual Farm Fest and is currently seeking vendors and sellers to help make this year’s event bigger and better than ever. The chapter is inviting local businesses, crafters, artisans, and producers to participate in the community celebration, which will ...
Basking Ridge, NJ - Residents in Bernards Township will have the opportunity to participate in free suicide prevention training designed to help community members recognize warning signs and support individuals who may be in crisis.The training sessions are being offered through a partnership ...
COBLESKILL – Captain Christian Brown Chapter, NSDAR, awarded Sharon Springs High School senior Yasmin Issa with a $100 scholarship and certificate for her submission in the Patriots of the American Revolution Essay contest offered to students in grades 9–12. Yasmin’s 1,198-word essay, titled ...
As discussed in prior submissions, the October 1774 Articles of Association passed by the First Continental Congress was a non-consumption agreement—essentially, a declaration of economic war. Dealing with the shortage of essential commodities and price controls were addressed in these articles.
Fancy Farmer offers elevated comfort food and cozy pub vibes.SHARON SPRINGS – If you are looking for a place that blends cozy pub vibes with elevated comfort food, Sharon Springs’s Fancy Farmer delivers an experience that feels both familiar and refreshingly new. This family-friendly “pub-style” ...
SHARON SPRINGS – The Sharon Historical Society will present “Eagles of Schoharie County” as part of its Historical Lecture Series on March 9 at 7 p.m. in the Sharon Public Library Community Room. Few symbols are more closely tied to America’s identity than the bald eagle. Chosen in 1782 for the ...
ALBANY/SCHOHARIE – The Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center is well-positioned to help area high school students meet proposed new graduation requirements being considered by the state Board of Regents.Among many changes the state is considering in its Portrait of a ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Wednesday, Hanover Township Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher hosted a meeting of regional mayors at Chimney Rock Inn in Whippany to discuss the challenges facing municipal governments and share those concerns directly with Joe Hathaway, a Republican candidate for New Jersey’s ...
TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is taking a hard line against GoFundMe, joining a 22-state coalition to demand proof that the crowdfunding giant may have “ deceived and confused donors and violated state consumer protection and charitable solicitation laws. “In a letter ...
SCHOHARIE COUNTY – Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C – Schoharie), Ranking Member of the New York State Assembly Committee on Agriculture and a longtime advocate for New York farmers, has been named a 2026 inductee into the New York FFA Hall of Fame. The announcement came during National FFA Week by New ...
WASHINGTON, NJ — For years, the massive Norfolk Southern train trestle in Washington Borough has been a symbol of heavy industry and aging infrastructure. But to Kristy Romanowski, it looked like a blank canvas.What started as a "never-ending" bureaucratic marathon has finally crossed the finish ...
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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Once again, the road to Rutgers goes through the Log Cabin.The New Providence girls basketball team won its second consecutive NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 1 championship with a 57-42 victory over Bound Brook on Saturday.Senior guard Annie Conover, playing the last home game of ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At least 50 community members gathered Friday evening near the intersection of West Fourth and Liberty Streets to honor a Plainfield man who lost his life a month ago in a single-car accident where the vigil took place.On February 9, Kenny Steven Munoz lost control of his vehicle ...
‘Do Not Comply’Not satisfied with the hundreds of deaths he has caused in Gaza, Venezuela, and Caribbean seas, our evil, demented, manic murderer tyrant has begun bombing Iran…again. If this horrific illegal act of war is intended to distract us from the Epstein Files, it ain’t working.Early on in ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Paramus Recreation is offering an enrichment program for residents with different abilities. According to the Rec, ‘Diff-Abilities’ is a term used by some organizations, including the Special Olympics, in an effort to remove the negative connotation of 'dis'abilities and focus on the ...
Linden, NJ - It's time to get ready for the annual shift to Daylight Savings time! Daylight Savings time starts at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8th. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour, giving us a chance to enjoy longer daylight hours.The purpose of Daylight Savings time is to make better use ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill was joined by NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka, along with labor, business, and environmental leaders, for an official ribbon-cutting on Friday, March 7, 2026. The ceremony marked the opening of a state-run community solar project in Phillipsburg ...
Worcester-Schenevus Library on Main Street in Worcester is collecting seeds for their seed library. Now, that’s a sure sign that Spring is right around the corner. I just love this tradition of people bringing in seed packets and exchanging them. If you have any seeds to contribute, bring them in.
Hello, Esperance. The ice on the creek is starting to break up and split apart. I can see waterfowl parked on the edges of the ice or paddling in the quiet water every time I drive by. I’m looking forward to birding from the bridge soon. Esperance Top Ten: Sandra Farah comes through with excellent ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Mark Schmidt confirmed Saturday that he will step down as St. Bonaventure University’s men’s basketball head coach at the conclusion of the season, bringing an end to a 19-year tenure as the winningest coach in program history.Play-by-play broadcaster Mike Corey reported prior ...
QUOTE "Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds." – George Eliot, English novelist and poet. I was tickled to find out when I searched George Eliot, that it was the pen name used by Mary Ann Evans, 1819-1880. SCHOHARIE COUNTY FOOD PANTRIESIn Central Bridge, opened the second ...
TOTOWA, NJ - Local author and educator Dina Nasr-Heerema spent Saturday morning sharing her children’s books with the community during a special appearance at Orangetheory Fitness Totowa, celebrating Read Across America while encouraging families to embrace both reading and healthy living.Dina, a ...
Carol Stryker, of Gilboa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at St. Peter's Hospice in Albany, after fighting a short illness with bravery and strength and is now at peace in Heaven.Carol was born at the Stamford Hospital, 79 years ago on January 25, 1947 to Ruth (Murry) and ...
This week’s mental health condition is dementia.According to the Alzheimer's Association, dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem solving, and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Signs of dementia can be short-term memory loss, the ...
HOWES CAVE – They were tourin’ like it was 1999 at Howe Caverns on Saturday. The Cave partnered with the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley for a fundraiser that included deeply discounted ten-dollar tour tickets. Cave Manager Brian Garreau said you would have to go back to about 1999 for that ...