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Community Survey: Local Bear Sightings

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Inter-stitch art and music show comes to Monroe August 13

10 Aug 2022 | 03:42

“Inter-stitch: Between, amid, among as one” group art and music show aims for “interconnectivity, diversity,...

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Nam Knights 29th Annual Pork Roast and Barbecue coming to Monroe

Nam Knights 29th Annual Pork Roast and Barbecue coming to Monroe

10 Aug 2022 | 02:03

Orange County Nam knights are hosting their Annual Pork Roast at Post 488 in Monroe, beginning at noon...

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Youth Wellness Festival to provide info and activities for families

Youth Wellness Festival to provide info and activities for families

10 Aug 2022 | 01:21

Yoga, sensory tables, speakers and demos will be among attractions at the Youth Wellness Festival on...

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Polio virus detected in Orange County wastewater samples

09 Aug 2022 | 05:28

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has recently updated the Orange County Department of Health...

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Museum Village Car Show boasts the best of the county’s vehicles

Museum Village Car Show boasts the best of the county’s vehicles

09 Aug 2022 | 09:26

Hot off the road with the scent of steaming rubber following, the Mustang Club of Orange County hosted...



Webinar conversation with authors of “Our Veterans” will address new influences on veteran care

Webinar conversation with authors of “Our Veterans” will address new influences on veteran care

The recently published book, “Our Veterans: Winners, Losers, Friends, and Enemies on the New Terrain of Veterans Affairs,”...

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Bear Mountain Pow Wow attracted thousands over two days.
Bear Mountain Pow Wow attracted thousands over two days. ( Photo by Jared A. Castañeda)

Bear Mountain Pow Wow spotlighted Native American art, food and dance

Bear Mountain State Park rumbled with thousands of people last weekend during its annual pow wow, a Native American festival...

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09 Aug 2022 | 03:50
The one day event returns Saturday, September 10, and includes unlimited tastings from seven local craft breweries and cideries and live music all day long. Tickets are 10% off with code BEER at blackdirtbeer.eventbrite.com.
The one day event returns Saturday, September 10, and includes unlimited tastings from seven local craft breweries and cideries and live music all day long. Tickets are 10% off with code BEER at blackdirtbeer.eventbrite.com.

Local breweries and cideries join forces for the Black Dirt Beer Bash

Every year, Dirt magazine brings the best local breweries together at Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center for unlimited drinks,...

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09 Aug 2022 | 10:54
Door to door pest control sales may be pests

Door to door pest control sales may be pests

Monroe officials have received several reports from residents about recent door-to-door solicitation from a pest control...

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09 Aug 2022 | 05:59
Mile swims and merit badges for Monroe Boy Scouts, camping amid heat and storms

Mile swims and merit badges for Monroe Boy Scouts, camping amid heat and storms

Boy Scout Troop 440 of Monroe slept outside in the woods last week in tents. They braved the heat wave and inclement weather,...

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09 Aug 2022 | 05:08
For the first time in two years, local real estate agents are seeing price adjustments on their listings due to increased living costs and mortgage rates. Prices are starting to plateau and homes are seeing fewer offers than they were at this time last year. But those that are priced to sell or have highly desired amenities such as a swimming pool, like this West Milford listing, are still going for above asking and are getting multiple offers. Photo provided by Dawn Corbo, Weichert Realtors.
For the first time in two years, local real estate agents are seeing price adjustments on their listings due to increased living costs and mortgage rates. Prices are starting to plateau and homes are seeing fewer offers than they were at this time last year. But those that are priced to sell or have highly desired amenities such as a swimming pool, like this West Milford listing, are still going for above asking and are getting multiple offers. Photo provided by Dawn Corbo, Weichert Realtors.

Higher interest in local homes

At first glance, it looks like housing costs are continuing to soar. In Sussex County, NJ, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom...

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