Ridge View Echo

The restoration of passenger trains between Blairstown and New York City took a step closer with an $8.9-million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to begin upgrading the tracks between the Delaware Water Gap and Scranton, Pennsylvania, where the trains would originate.

Shoppers were in for a treat on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Blairstown Farmers’ Market. The Foodshed Alliance presented a live demonstration with Reid Giacomarra, the new market manager, on making fire cider, a spicy homemade remedy. Giacomarra is a full-time herbalist and farmer and graciously shared her knowledge with the crowd. There were four different varieties of fire cider to try.

Are you someone who cares about what’s happening in your community? Are you someone who wants honest, unbiased news reporting? Are you someone who wants to make a difference? Are you someone who can dedicate a few hours a week to ensure our community is aware of the news that impacts them? The Ridge View Echo’s mission is to provide our community with honest, unbiased local news that encourages community engagement. We are funded by a generous grant from the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium.

REPORTERS - Hard News We have openings for part time reporters who will cover local township and school board meetings for Blairstown, Hardwick, Frelinghuysen and Knowlton Townships. Help us accomplish our mission of providing our local citizens with timely, relevant and balanced reporting regarding what’s happening in their townships. Experience is a plus, but we will offer training for those with a passion for local news.

Joe was lured out of retirement by the opportunity to be a part of the Ridge View Echo. During a decades-long career in publishing and journalism, he has covered government on many levels from local school boards to the United States Supreme Court. Along the way, Joe has worked at American Lawyer Magazine, The National Law Journal and The Record among other publications, and as the Press Officer of Columbia Law School.

Joe was lured out of retirement by the opportunity to be a part of the Ridge View Echo. During a decades-long career in publishing and journalism, he has covered government on many levels from local school boards to the United States Supreme Court. Along the way, Joe has worked at American Lawyer Magazine, The National Law Journal and The Record among other publications, and as the Press Officer of Columbia Law School.

Joe was lured out of retirement by the opportunity to be a part of the Ridge View Echo. During a decades-long career in publishing and journalism, he has covered government on many levels from local school boards to the United States Supreme Court. Along the way, Joe has worked at American Lawyer Magazine, The National Law Journal and The Record among other publications, and as the Press Officer of Columbia Law School.

Born & educated in NY with a 1988 Environmental Science degree from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, my husband and I reside in Hardwick with our young daughter and several spoiled pets.

Joe was lured out of retirement by the opportunity to be a part of the Ridge View Echo. During a decades-long career in publishing and journalism, he has covered government on many levels from local school boards to the United States Supreme Court. Along the way, Joe has worked at American Lawyer Magazine, The National Law Journal and The Record among other publications, and as the Press Officer of Columbia Law School.

Warren County is undoubtedly bear country. They are the largest mammal in New Jersey and have made a tremendous comeback from their low population numbers in the 1970s. Due to their increase in numbers, interactions with people are also increasing. It is important to know what to do should you encounter a black bear. If you encounter a black bear, you need to remain calm. Unless you are near somewhere where you can seek refuge, do not turn your back and run from a black bear.