Pictured at a ribbon-cutting (from left) are Assistant Superintendent Dr. Charles McKay and Business Administrator Steve Kepnes. Worried about loss of state aid, school business administrator announces retirement By Mike Zummo Steve Kepnes, the Vernon Township School District business sdministrator, announced his retirement at the on... Local News 25 Sep 2020 | 02:21
High Point Regional High School (branchville.us) High Point closes for 14 days after second student tests positive for coronavirus High Point Regional High School will be closed for 14 days, after school officials were informed of a likely second case... Local News 24 Sep 2020 | 05:54
Katie Myrick, who can’t stand Trump, and Chris Watkins, who came home one day all decked out in MAGA gear. A look into the rare purple marriage Katie Myrick and Chris Watkins live in Milford, Pa., with their blended family of six kids, in a neighborhood thick with... Local News 25 Sep 2020 | 02:02
A drop box in Sussex County Byram council calls for return to in-person voting The Byram Township Council on Sept. 15 unanimously passed a resolution calling for the return to “in-person” voting this... Local News 24 Sep 2020 | 03:27
El McMeen (Photo by Jo Ayres) El McMeen ‘strikes up the band’ El McMeen is known for his affinity for guitar music. Now, working with Mel Bay Publications, one of the pre-eminent publishers... Entertainment 24 Sep 2020 | 02:28
Sparta High School (Facebook page) Seven coronavirus cases are confirmed among Sparta students Sparta’s superintendent of schools confirmed Tuesday there are seven cases of coronavirus in the district, which is still... Local News 24 Sep 2020 | 06:03
Local pharmacies to provide free Narcan Sparta. On September 24, 25, and 26, several local pharmacies will offer free Narcan, with no questions asked to anyone.... Local News 22 Sep 2020 | 04:02
Body art ordinance passes in Ogdensburg After a public hearing on Sept. 14, the Ogdensburg Council unanimously passed an ordinance allowing tattoo, body piercing,... News 24 Sep 2020 | 03:36
(byrampd.prg) Byram Township Police Officers perform lifesaving CPR On Sept. 15, Byram Township Police officers were dispatched to an unknown medical emergency... Police & Fire 21 Sep 2020 | 02:56
Cassandra Beach with her stepson Sebastian and son Remi. A 2020 surprise In the beginning of the year, Wantage resident Cassandra Beach had her future all laid out: finish up her last semester at... Local News 21 Sep 2020 | 02:31
Uncounted ballots from New Jersey July primary found in bin (AP) Officials have counted more than 1,600 ballots from New Jersey’s July primary that were found last week in a “mislabeled’’... Police & Fire 21 Sep 2020 | 02:27
Rabies clinics are scheduled Sussex County is planning two rabies clinics before the end of the year. Only healthy cats and dogs will be vaccinated at... Police & Fire 21 Sep 2020 | 03:06
Sparta Township Police Branchville man arrested for DWI On Sept. 19 at approximately 1 a.m., Sergeant Fraser of the Sparta Township Police Department... Police & Fire 21 Sep 2020 | 02:11
Residents hit the Tamarack Park Trail Byram Township Environmental Commission to identify problem areas (Photo provided) Byram residents hunt invasives A dozen people gathered at Tamarack Park Trail in Byram Township last month to learn about invasive plant species, and how... Local News 22 Sep 2020 | 05:29
Vernon seniors now have a “safe area” outside the senior center (Photo provided) Work-around solves dining problem for Vernon seniors The Vernon Township Senior Center hasn’t yet received approval from the New Jersey Department of Health to serve the township’s... Local News 25 Sep 2020 | 01:33
