Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer

Farmers can now choose who can fix their John Deere tractors. Photo by J. Phalon

4) Somebody with blood on their hands was apparently trying to get the attention of the Blairstown Diner staff on Friday the 13th. Photos by J. Phalon, Jan. 2023

Shop local. It’s easier to make returns. Photo by J. Phalon, Nov. 2022

A vote on use certification for 147 Route 94 will be before the Blairstown Land Use Board Jan. 16. Photo by J. Phalon, Dec. 2022

Prototypes of “Welcome” signs for the 24-square-mile community were displayed at the Dec. 21 Township Committee meeting. Mayor Keith Ramos, left, unveils a design, assisted by Committeeman Todd McPeak. Photo by J. Phalon, Dec. 2022

Kirin May scored 11 points against Immaculata Dec. 27.

Craig Shipps puts on the pressure for Pen Argyl. Shipps scored 29 points the next day against Belvidere. Photo by J. Phalon, Dec. 2022

A DPW garage behind town hall is slated to converted into a firehouse in Frelinghuysen.

North Warren Regional School Superintendent Janine Dutt will deliver the keynote address at the National Conference on Education next month. Photo by J. Phalon. Dec. 2022

Nicole Krozser’s last-minute goal lifted the top-ranked Warriors of East Stroudsburg University over Shippensburg University to win the NCAA Division 2 Field Hockey National Championship Seen here the East Stroudsburg Warriors field hockey team celebrates their NCAA Championship, December 3rd. Photo courtesy of the NCAA,

After nine years on the Knowlton Township Committee, the past eight as mayor, Adele Starrs will be moving on to her next chapter. The town is probably breathing a little easier as a result of her tenure.

The author’s dad, Joe Sr., dashing through the night with the Fire Department. Photo by J. Phalon

Santa Claus arrived at the Winter Wonderland on Blairstown’s Main Street, Nov. 28th. Before his visit, the park’s Christmas Tree was lit. Activities included photos with Santa and music along with hot chocolate. Photos by J. Phalon, Nov. 2022

Seen here, several dozen people turned out to hear more about a proposed cannabis farm on Kerrs Corner Road at a Dec. 5 Land Use Board meeting. Photo by: J. Phalon. Dec. 2022

Residents of Lime Kiln Road have seen improved electric service since they brought their concerns about frequent outages to the Knowlton Township Committee. Photo by J. Phalon, Nov. 2022

Traffic jams seem to have made a full recovery since the pandemic... When you’re stuck between exits with the needle teetering on “E”, anxiety runs high. Photo by J. Phalon, Nov. 2022

Hundreds turned out to enjoy the sunny weather at Jingle on Main along Blairstown’s Historic Main Street. Vendors offering hand-made goods and ethnic foods lined the street along with representatives from local businesses. Photos by J. Phalon, Nov. 2022 but seen here, L-R: most of the happy Ridge View Echo staff in attendance, Joe Phalon, MB Journe, Jennifer Major, Gail Keogh-Dwyer and Desi Dunn

Utility poles may start doing the work of meter readers when hign-tech electric meters become available.

The neighbors of Hayden’s House of Healing claim there is more than healing taking place at the retreat house-founded for people grieving the death of a child=such as loud get-togethers stretching into the wee hours.

A band of more than 400 tubas welcomes the holidays at a previous year's Tuba Christmas, celebrated every year under the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Photo by J. Phalon, Nov. 2022