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Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer

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Joe brings decades of journalism experience to the Ridge View Echo, covering everything from local school boards to the U.S. Supreme Court. A former National Law Journal editor and Columbia Law School press officer, he now enjoys telling community stories in Blairstown, where he lives with his wife, Rose, and their two dachshunds.
Community

New Signage Coming to Kerrs Corner

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
Frelinghuysen officials plan to improve signage at the accident-prone intersection of Kerrs Corner Road and Silver Lake Road.
Community

Lower Speed Limit Eyed for Portion of Route 94

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
At its October meeting, the Township Land Use Board endorsed a resolution passed by the Township Committee, which agreed with the state Department of Transportation’s proposal to lower Route 94’s speed limit.
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Dogs have Time on Their Side

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
Time is the enemy of many. Others don’t care.
Community

North Warren Closes out Winning Season

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
Head Coach Gene Fluri said the Patriots had a season they could all be proud of, heading into the playoffs with a five-game winning streak. Seen here Oct. 28th against Butler, Receiver Craig Shipps plows the road for Running Back Angelo Fluri. Photo by J. Phalon, Oct. 2022
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Bucs Finish Season on Hot Streak

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The Blair Academy Buccaneers finished their season on a four-game winning streak, with their 34-0 defeat of the Peddie School Oct. 29. Seen here, they sailed through the second half of their season. Photo by J. Phalon, Oct. 2022.
Community

Warm Weather Greets Halloween Parade

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
Blairstown’s annual Halloween Parade went off without a witch, er, hitch despite threatening skies. Sponsored by the Blairstown Rotary Club, the parade started at...
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Remember Our Veterans

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
U.S. Air Force veteran Joe Phalon Sr., dad of columnist Joe Phalon.
Community

Bed Races Scorch Track at Blairstown Fall Fest

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
The beds were rockin’ and the people came knockin’ at the Bedlam in Blairstown races earlier this month. Seen here Team Water Street finished the race with style.
Pets

Blairstown Board Getting Definitions Doggone Straight

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
Tidying up after dogs is important, and so is straightening up the definitions of canine-related ordinances in Blairstown.
Community

Patriots Headed to the Playoffs After Thumping Pequannock, 33-6

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
With their 33-6 thumping of Pequannock, the North Warren Patriots completed their first winning regular season since 2015 and are headed toward the postseason tournament. Seen here, Zachary Williamson speeds toward a 102-yard touchdown.
News

Frelinghuysen Vacates One Road, Keeps Another

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
Camp Weahqua Road, will be vacated, meaning the township will turn over the right-of-way to the adjacent property owners. Kerr Road, off Route 94, will remain under Township jurisdiction.
Community

INTERESTING FOLKS: North Warren Welcomes Vet Walking 9/11 Memorial Trail

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
Army veteran Kevin Wilson and Calvin arrive in New Jersey during their hike of the entire National 9/11 Memorial Trail. Photo by J. Phalon, Oct. 2022
Community

Patriots have 1st Winning Season in 7 Years with 40-8 Win over Belvidere

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
Unlike several final-seconds nail-biters in recent weeks, North Warren pulled out in front early and never looked back, scoring 40 unanswered points before Belvidere County Seaters scored in the closing minutes. Seen here in Photo by J. Phalon, (Oct. 2022), Coach Eugene rallies his team in the fourth quarter.
Community

Blair Over Capital Prep, 39-2

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
Micah Balzarini passed for 164 yards as Blair Academy snapped a four-game losing streak with a 39-2 victory over Capital Prep Harbor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Oct. 15.
Community

North Warren Wins in Final Seconds…Again

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
The Patriots of North Warren marked their second last-minute victory of the season over Boonton on Sept. 30, bringing them to a 3-2 record.
Community

Patriots Shut Out High Point, 14-0

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
North Warren Wins in Final Seconds…Again
Community

Lime Kiln Residents Charged Up Over Power Failures

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
Residents of Lime Kiln Road, in Knowlton, have experienced at least 16 power outages in 2022, ranging from a few hours to a few days, and they are getting fed up. The power company said it was sending a reliability engineer to the site to evaluate the problems,....
Community

Station Road Bridge Repair Completion Aimed for Year-End

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
The Station Road Bridge is expected to be repaired and reopened by the end of the year, county engineers have told Knowlton Township officials.
Artists

Photographer Carlos Alejandro to Speak @ Blair – Oct. 13th

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
The Romano Gallery of Blair Academy will host an artist’s talk by photographer Carlos Alejandro Oct. 13. Open to the public, the presentation will begin at 7 p.m.
Community

Blair Falls to Hun School 48-7

Joe Phalon, Contributing Writer -
Buccaneer Head Coach Greg Bowman knew his team was going up against one of the best football programs in the league, and the Raiders of the Hun School of Princeton lived up to their reputation, beating Blair Academy 48-7.
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