Ridge View Echo

09/26/2025

🚂 History comes rolling back to New Jersey this Sunday in Boonton as the Merci Train makes its grand return!

Missing for over 60 years, one of the 49 gratitude cars from France was rediscovered in a Kansas City warehouse by the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey. This special car, once part of a 1949 gift symbolizing thanks for World War II aid, will re-debut at the Railroad Museum’s annual event. The cars, originally built in the 1890s and famously known in the French military as “40 and 8” for carrying 40 troops or 8 horses, connect deeply with New Jersey's rail history. Don't miss the chance to see the 20th Century Limited’s iconic observation car open to visitors in September. Curious about this unique piece of history? What aspects of rail heritage spark interest the most? ⭐ Dive into a journey of gratitude and engineering marvels!

Missing for over 60 years, one of the 49 gratitude cars from France was rediscovered in a Kansas City warehouse by the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey.

09/26/2025

✨ Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got you covered!

From 🚂 historic railcars and ⚽️ North Warren Soccer Fest to 🎶 live music, 🎤 the Bolshoi Cabaret, 🏈 Senior Night football, and a 🍺 beer garden — there’s something for everyone this weekend.

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09/19/2025

🗞️ The Weekend is here.
From fall fests and live music to community events and local traditions, there’s plenty happening across North Warren.

Every Friday, Ridge View Echo sends The Weekend — a roundup of what’s going on locally — straight to your inbox.

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09/18/2025

📚✨ September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Your library card is a powerful card in your wallet — it opens doors to books, movies, classes, digital resources, and so much more.

Don’t have one yet? Now’s the perfect time to join the Warren County Library! ➡️ Sign up on their website: warrenlib.org

09/17/2025

From town halls to community stories, Ridge View Echo keeps you connected. 🗞️
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09/16/2025

📡 Hope Township cell tower hearing: what we learned
A big crowd turned out Sept. 8 as the Land Use Board heard testimony on Verizon’s proposed Honey Run Road tower. Board members and residents questioned coverage maps and alternatives, and health concerns were raised. The hearing reconvenes 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6 at the Hope Municipal Building (407 County Road 611).

🔗 Read the recap & what’s next: https://ridgeviewecho.com/2025/09/16/hope-township-cell-tower-hearing-to-reconvene-in-october/

The first public hearing on Verizon’s proposed cell tower site on Honey Run Road was held on Sept. 8, and drew a large crowd of residents. The hearing, before the […]

09/16/2025

📝 Want to cover your town?

Sussex County Community College is offering a free Community Journalist Certificate starting Sept. 30 (Newton) — 8 Tuesdays, 12:30–2:30 p.m., plus an asynchronous online option. You’ll learn how to report local issues, verify info and write for community outlets.

Ridge View Echo is looking for community-minded contributors—this is a perfect on-ramp.

👉 Details & how to register:

Sussex County Community College will again offer a free Community Journalist Certificate beginning Sept. 30, opening the door for residents who want to learn how to report local news — […]

09/12/2025

Your weekend in North Warren is packed!

🎶 Live music
🚴‍♀️ Tour de Farm
🌻 Pop-up markets
🎨 Art workshops
🌌 Stargazing

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09/09/2025

📚✨ Back-to-School Updates in Blairstown ✨📚

The Blairstown Board of Education kicked off the school year with new curriculum updates, a cozy Life Skills classroom made possible through community donations, and a tough conversation about the district’s high absenteeism rate.

The board also set four goals for the 2025–26 school year, from boosting ELA & math achievement to improving facilities and student safety.

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09/09/2025

🚧 Mill Road Paving on Hold in Frelinghuysen 🚧

Plans to pave Mill Road are delayed while the Township Committee waits for the final bill on recent Greendell Road work. Mayor Shannon Drylie said the township won’t commit new funds until costs for Greendell are finalized.

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09/08/2025

📡 Hope Township residents are speaking out against a proposed Verizon cell tower on Honey Run Road. A public hearing is set for Monday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at the municipal building.

Full story here:

The fate of a proposed Verizon cell tower in Hope Township will be decided Monday when the Land Use Board holds a public hearing. In a public notice, Frank Ferraro, […]

09/05/2025

📬 Your Warren County weekend starts here!

From 🚨 a tragic Delaware River drowning and 🌱 a seed-saving workshop at Genesis Farm to 🏈 North Warren football’s comeback win and 🏫 Blairstown BOE updates, we’ve got the latest news + events covered.

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