I’m taking a break.
From March 23-April 2 The Suburban Times will be on hiatus.
What does that mean?
- No new content will be posted to the website.
- The comment section will be deactivated.
- No daily emails will be sent.
- The website will remain open.
- The Share a Story form (click here) will remain open.
I’ve been collecting – and sharing – local stories and announcements since I created The Suburban Times in 2005. And until now, I have not taken a break.
When the hiatus is over, I’ll work through the backlog and resume operations as normal.
Thank you for reading and supporting The Suburban Times.
Ben Sclair
Enjoy your hiatus and know that you and The Suburban times will be greatly missed. But even more so – thank you so much for making our days so much brighter with your wonderful medium. That you make us readers/writers connect in ways that are beyond a mere information platform. You deserve a break – and may it be filled with everything that makes you feel inspired and relaxed.
No break in 18 years? So who do you think you are to take time off! 😉 Good for you, “it’s about time, eh?” Yes…
~jL
Well deserved, enjoy Ben! 😎
Enjoy a well-deserved break.
Unfortunately, those who seek to divide this country will not take a break.
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
You’re providing a great community service. Enjoy your break.
I hope whatever you do, you have a wonderful time!
My hiatus last year wasnt much fun.
Have fun
Ben, You have done a great job, your site is one of the few that I read every day. You deserve some time off. Thanks for all your efforts. You are one of the people that made our community what it is today.
Ron
Thanks for all you do Ben. Well deserved rest…but come back.
Enjoy your much-needed break! Thank you for all that you do for us!
What will I read while I have my morning coffee?
Thank you Ben. You are our lifeline to what’s happening in the Lakewood and surrounding communities. You do something amazing…:you print the news, and not just the bad things.
I am proud to be a fan sine the beginning, and know Dave is smiling down on you for the good you do. You certainly deserve a hiatus, but I look forward to your return ❣️
Hard to imagine not having the morning dose of truly local news, but it will make evident the value of your service. If you can, add another week to your time away! We will welcome you back in any case. Enjoy the change!!
Thank you for all you do, Ben. Enjoy your break. They are absolutely necessary.
Lakewood suffers daily from the lack of local news media, a plague that’s spread across this nation. But we have this site to share information, every darn day. Your dad would be so proud of how you carried on the family tradition of creating a Lakewood institution. I’m pretty sure he would take breaks too, probably also reluctantly.
Suburban Times is part of my morning “fix” to start the day, You definitely deserve a short “fix” of freedom from work. Thank you for your good work so far, and for the good work to come. In the meantime, relax and enjoy your family and our beautiful country.
We will miss you and the Sub Times but you need and deserve the break.
Well deserved. Come back rejuvenated; knowing that we missed you while you were gone.
I’m one of those people who didn’t take vacations. That was dumb. Enjoy your reprieve and I SO appreciate The Sub as a returner to the area!!
Sherri
Have a great time off, and thank you for all you do!
Enjoy yourself,have a wonderful time and be safe.
Ben, I look forward each morning to reading The Suburban Times with my first cup of coffee. Thank you for keeping our community in touch with one another. We are both informed and enriched because of you.
The comments above express sincerely the appreciation for your daily gift to your neighbors. Have a really great “time-off” and ENJOY!!
Good for you Ben. But I do agree, who do you think you are, taking “time off”? (:)
Best to you & yours, Kristy
I’d echo everyone else about your near-sainthood and the need to take a break, but I don’t want to add to this long reply section. Oh, wait…..
Wow! It doesn’t seem like 18 years. Enjoy your time away and rest assured all who comment and the multitude who don’t, will miss you! JMag
Ben, If anyone deserves a break it’s you. I hope you have a nice time! Tim
Thanks for all you do, Ben! Enjoy your way overdue break!
Yes, what they said above! Have a fantastic break!
Ben, I echo all of the positive comments made. We enjoy reading the Suburban Times and our local “community news! Enjoy your time off!
You enjoy, you so deserve. I read Suburban Times daily and SO important receiving information that really helps. Will miss you and again, enjoy.
Take your break knowing we have greatly appreciated your contributions to our communities over the years.
Awesome Ben. Take a break!!!
Coming back in print like the old days?
Ben, oh wise one, As you know, I took a 1-week hiatus from writing for The Suburban Times back in circa January 9, 2021. That 1-week hiatus turned into a months and years long hiatus. I am still on hiatus. So now I am gone and forgotten.
Don’t let that happen to you. In fact, I agree with Will who said and I quote from above, ” If you can, add another week to your time away!”
During the past 12 years I have started every morning by reading The Suburban Times, except on Sundays when I sleep in. What ever am I to do with my mornings now?
I know, I just signed up for a 1-week correspondence course on small engine repair.
Enjoy your time off, but do, as we say in the police business, “Return to the scene of the crime!”
Joseph Boyle – Author Westside Story Emeritus