New Jersey’s rich historical landscape comes vividly to life once again as the Cooper Gristmill prepares to reopen for the Spring 2026 season, welcoming...

WHARTON, N.J. - Hopes of reopening Interstate 80 quickly have been dashed. A section of the eastbound lanes remains closed due to a 40-foot sinkhole, and it won't be an easy fix. It started out as a depression in the roadway Monday, and quickly opened up into a large sinkhole. "The minute they started to do the soil borings, that's when it opened up. So, you know, so it went from what we thought was going to be an easy fix to something much, much more difficult," State Senator Anthony Bucco said. It's not clear exactly how long it will take to reopen the closed lanes.  What's causing the sinkholes?The new opening is just 75...

New Jersey’s rich historical landscape comes vividly to life once again as the Cooper Gristmill prepares to reopen for the Spring 2026 season, welcoming visitors to experience one of the state’s most remarkable preserved industrial landmarks. Nestled along the scenic Black River in Chester Township, the historic water-powered flour mill offers an immersive journey into early American industry, regional heritage, and environmental stewardship. Built in 1826 by retired General Nathan Cooper and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Cooper Gristmill stands as one of the few remaining operational gristmills in New Jersey. Its reopening marks not simply the return of a seasonal attraction but the revival of a living museum where history, technology,...