Municipal Building closures due to weather Stanhope, Newton, Byram, and Sparta Municipal Buildings are closed on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 due to weather conditions. Andover... Local News 02 Dec 2019 | 11:25
Meat recall The ShopRite of Sparta has initiated a voluntary recall of store-made ground pork, bulk hot and sweet sausage, and meatloaf... News 22 Nov 2019 | 05:28
'Tis the season for municipal tree lightings Thanksgiving is not yet here, yet it’s almost time for Christmas holiday plans to kick into high gear: Municipalities will... Entertainment 20 Nov 2019 | 10:20
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, thrird from the right, meets with members of congress and other local officials in Landing on Monday to announce his initiative to combat Harmful Algal Blooms. ( Photo courtesy U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer) Gov. Murphy announces plan to deal with Harmful Algal Blooms After a summer with devastating economic losses at the state’s two largest lakes due to Harmful Algal Blooms, Gov. Phil Murphy... Local News 18 Nov 2019 | 04:23
PSS family law seminar Doreen Neggia, Esquire, will offer a free Family Law seminar at Project Self-Sufficiency, 127 Mill Street, Newton, on Wednesday,... News 09 Nov 2019 | 08:51
The Hopatcong High School Marching Chiefs bring a colorful performance to the Sussex County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Nov 3, 2019 for the 19th Annual Salute to Military Veterans. ( Mandy Coriston) 19th Annual Salute to Veterans held at Fairgrounds The Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsored its 19th Annual Salute to Military Veterans at the Sussex County... Newsletter 04 Nov 2019 | 01:09
Thanksgiving donations needed The public is asked to bring Thanksgiving meal donations such as appetizers, entree, or dessert to the United Methodist Church... Local News 03 Nov 2019 | 10:43
County Prosecutor May 11 James Walker, 56, of Stillwater, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree sexual assault. Between February 1987... News 29 Sep 2011 | 08:43
Arthur Bilenker's life changed in the blink of an eye on July 3, 2017 when a pickup truck rolled over onto him, paralyzing him. This week a fundraiser was held to help him and his family. ( Photo provided) Project Help raises $20,000 for Arthur Bilenker and family In a split second retired Col. Arthur Bilenker's life changed forever. On July 3, 2017 while on his way to emcee the Jaycee... News 20 Oct 2019 | 09:55
Oct. 17, 2019 League of Municipalities Meeting at the Mohawk House in Sparta. ( Mandy Coriston) League of Municipalities caps off year with talk of county-wide issues, upcoming census A small contingent of the Sussex County League of Municipalities gathered for its final local meeting of 2019 at the Mohawk... Local News 19 Oct 2019 | 07:20
U.S. Rep. Gottheimer statement about swastikas found in northern NJ schools Congressman Josh Gottheimer issued the following statement on reports of swastikas and anti-Semitic vandalism found in northern... News 30 Sep 2019 | 01:23
How secure is your vote? With the 2020 campaign season in full swing, and concerns that election results could be compromised, Straus News undertook... News 29 Sep 2019 | 06:44
( ) Sparta Education Wine & Beer fundraisier It's not too late to sign up for the Sparta Education Fund's 7th Annual Wine/Craft Beer Tasting and Food Pairing Event on... Teen 24 Sep 2019 | 06:20
Correction In a previous online and article it was incorrectly stated that Byram Township had approved Tomahawk Lake expansion of concessions,... News 17 Sep 2019 | 02:30
A sign at Seneca Lake Road and Tomahawk Trail, at the border of Sparta and Byram, thanks patrons for visiting the Tomahawk Lake waterpark, which sits in Byram Township, but whose proximity to Sparta Township has caused Spartans to be unhappy about the noise and traffic that the waterpark generates. ( Mandy Coriston) Planning Board votes to change variance applications for Tomahawk Lake The Byram Planning Board on Thursday, Sept. 5 voted to change variance applications, regarding proposed Tomahawk Lake Waterpark... News 08 Sep 2019 | 01:32
