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February 5, 2026
HomeLocal Author Spotlight

Local Author Spotlight

Hillsdale’s George Kritzler, a world authority on energy efficiency, is hitting the road this year to get his book, “Gas Infra-red, the Green Heat,” into the hands of students in his field. Left: at our newsroom, with the portrait accompanying his book — taken when he was president of the Association of Energy Engineers — and a copy of his new hardcover title. John Snyder photo.
Community Voices

George Kritzler, 93, pours on ‘The Green Heat’

January 16, 2026 John Snyder

PASCACK VALLEY—We were glad to hear from George Kritzler of Hillsdale, a Korean War veteran and longtime utility professional who has written a technical resource on gas-fired infrared heating and […]

Westwood's Rich Poggi and his first novel.
Community Voices

The long game: Rich Poggi on writing, grief, and golf

December 21, 2025 John Snyder

Westwood author Rich Poggi didn’t set out to become a novelist.  Fairways and Greens, his debut work of fiction, began years ago as a screenplay he once hoped to pitch […]

Acorn Adventures is Svorec’s third book, following the award-winning Broken Little Believer and The Busy Bridge That Got Its Break. The official book launch is Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Community Center in Washington Township.
Hillsdale

Svorec’s third book, ‘Acorn Adventures,’ drops Sept. 5

August 31, 2024 Staff

PASCACK VALLEY—As seasons change, so do we. Acorn Adventures, the latest book by resident Shane Svorec, is “a heartwarming tale that serves as a testament to nature’s resilience and persistence, […]

Local Author Spotlight

Here’s the pitch—meet the author at B&N June 15

June 14, 2024 Staff

RIVER VALE—Todd Ehrlich is founder and president of T-LINE TV, a production company dedicated to broadcast, sports, and commercial television production. A five-time Emmy Award winner and 22-time Emmy nominee, Ehrlich […]

Local Author Spotlight

Meet township’s ‘Jane McGarry,’ author of fantasy series

April 12, 2024 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Maureen Zuppichini, pen name Jane McGarry, is a local author whose passion for storytelling thus far knows no bounds.  On Saturday, May 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. […]

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