Pups explore Wantage Dog Park. Photo by Jeremy Hubbard. A bone to pick: Local dog park etiquette and safety Forty-four percent of Americans are dog owners, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. “You can make a... Local News 26 May 2023 | 02:10
Lisa Thompson of West Milford wants to know if soil and mulch bags go with the other plastic film back to the store? ( Photo provided) When in doubt, give a shout In the interest of becoming ever-better recyclers, we’ve launched a new mini-column. If you’re not sure about something,... Local News 26 May 2023 | 04:04
Pups explore Wantage Dog Park. Photo: Jeremy Hubbard Local dog parks New York Goshen • Location: Salesian Park, 366 Main St. Thomas Bull Memorial Park • Location: 211 NY-416, Montgomery. • Features... Evergreen 26 May 2023 | 01:38
Dog owners: Take our survey and get your pup in the paper For an upcoming story about dog parks, we’re asking readers to share their thoughts on dog park etiquette, and photos of... Local News 17 May 2023 | 03:50
When in doubt, give a shout: Your recycling head-scratchers answered In the interest of becoming ever-better recyclers, we are launching a mini-column: When in doubt, give a shout. If you’re... Local News 05 May 2023 | 06:13
K - What makes you happy? Mrs. Bourghol Sapphire I am happy when I am at the beach with my family. Sawyer Bowe I am happy when I build a snowman. Elliot... Evergreen 25 Mar 2023 | 04:01
Local schools embrace the return of after school activities When you think about the term “extracurricular activities,” what comes to mind? For everyone the answer to that question may... Back to School 18 Aug 2022 | 09:55
What special education services are offered by local schools? Chester Union Free School District and Monroe-Woodbury School District shared how they strive to provide quality services... Back to School 14 Aug 2022 | 11:51
Even though this sign is still up on 17-M, Monroe-Woodbury School District doesn’t incorporate the D.A.R.E. program in its elementary schools anymore. Instead, they’ve partnered with the local Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council for anti-drug programming. Photo: Kayla Hartigan Dare to talk about drugs? When it comes to teaching kids about drugs, parents who attended elementary school in the 80s and 90s will likely recall... Back to School 13 Aug 2022 | 04:07
An electron microscopic (EM) image depicting a monkeypox virion, obtained from a clinical sample associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. ( U.S. Centers for Disease Control) What to Know About Monkeypox Here we are, well into year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now we’re having an outbreak of monkeypox? Is this a new... Local News 22 Jul 2022 | 09:46
The ins and outs of school meals In order to accommodate families during the pandemic, the US Department of Agriculture created school meal waivers to ensure... Back to School 28 Jul 2022 | 10:55
KYIV, UKRAINE — Feb. 24, 2022: Subway station serves as a shelter for thousands of people during a rocket and bomb attack How you can support the people of Ukraine St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Catholic Church: St. Andrews is a Ukrainian Catholic Church in Campbell Hall, N.Y. currently taking... Local News 07 Mar 2022 | 02:17
Apple, coffee, cocoa, mushrooms, red wine seem to reduce risk of dementia A diet rich in plant products reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly. This is the finding of... Evergreen 22 Feb 2022 | 03:22
Snow tubing at Mount Peter. Photo by Roger Gavan. The best local spots for outdoor winter fun Editor’s Note: According to Punxsutawney Phil, we’ve still got a few more weeks of winter to go. Make the most of the season... Local News 18 Feb 2022 | 02:26
How you can support The Photo News In last week’s issue of the paper, we asked you to support local journalism and our work. There are a couple of ways you can... Evergreen 07 Dec 2021 | 05:01
