The Company #1 firehouse in Stockholm (Photo by Laura Marchese) Hardyston authorizes purchase of new fire truck The Hardyston Township Council on Nov. 18 approved the purchase of a new Rosenbauer Commander pumper fire truck. Carrine... Police & Fire 01 Dec 2020 | 03:33
Mohawk House owner Steve Scro with Vernon Senior Center’s Mishelle Downtain, Sparta police chief Neil Spidaletto and Vernon police chief Daniel Young donating food to the senior center in October. Mohawk House and former employees trade lawsuits Two men and four women have joined forces to sue Mohawk House restaurant and its owner, Steve Scro, for sexual abuse, sexual... Local News 30 Nov 2020 | 02:35
Bruce Frech with great-grandson Alex Bodnar in July 2016 (Photo provided) Hail to Chief Bruce Frech, who left this world a better place The community lost an icon on Nov. 11, with the passing of Bruce Dennis Frech. He was a past chief of the Sussex Borough Fire... Local News 30 Nov 2020 | 04:28
Legislators applaud enactment of Junior Firefighters bill A revision of the law governing the training and duties of Junior Firefighters’ Auxiliary members was enacted on Nov. 21.... Police & Fire 30 Nov 2020 | 04:40
From left: Sheriff Michael F. Strada, Sergeant William Ficacci, Sergeant Scott Haggerty (Photo provided) Sheriff promotes Scott Haggerty from detective corporal to sergeant Sheriff Michael F. Strada announced the promotion of Sheriff’s Detective Corporal Scott Haggerty to sergeant in the Sussex... Police & Fire 20 Nov 2020 | 05:55
NJ lawmakers fast-tracking marijuana marketplace measure (AP) Legislation to set up New Jersey’s recreational marijuana industry is getting fast-tracked in the Democratic-led Legislature,... Business 30 Nov 2020 | 05:08
Vernon to clean up DPW site Vernon Township plans to clean up an area near its Department of Public Works storage yard after two visits from a state... Local News 20 Nov 2020 | 01:20
Sussex Fire Auxiliary holds raffle fundraiser Sussex. The Sussex Fire Auxiliary is holding its Fall Multi-Prize Raffle fundraiser. The first prize is a $600 Walmart Gift... Police & Fire 16 Nov 2020 | 04:44
Pictured (from left) are associate members Janice Johnson, Arlene Kayne, and Renee Ferguson (Photo provided) Sparta Ambulance Squad is collecting socks for Family Promise Sparta. A holiday sock collection sponsored by the Sparta Ambulance Squad is now underway and will continue throughout November... Police & Fire 16 Nov 2020 | 03:34
New Jersey revises order on restaurants, bars, and indoor sports With new cases of coronavirus surging in New Jersey, the health department revised its guidelines for restaurants, bars,... Local News 16 Nov 2020 | 04:16
Employees in New Jersey must supply sanitizing materials and face masks, and enforce social distancing, among other safety measures. Workers report Covid-related health and safety violations The New Jersey Departments of Labor and Health have received hundreds of reports of alleged Covid-related workplace health... Local News 20 Nov 2020 | 05:21
Wantage ‘caught in the middle’ between neighbors’ noise dispute The owner of Skylands Craft Beer and Wine Garden defended his establishment against his neighbors Oil City Road who complain... Local News 19 Nov 2020 | 03:12
After voters say yes, Sparta to revisit ordinance banning marijuana After New Jersey voters supported an amendment to the state’s constitution to legalize marijuana, Sparta Township Councilwoman... Local News 19 Nov 2020 | 05:11
Firing range upgrade allows local police officers to train locally The firing range at Sussex County Community College’s Public Safety Training Academy received an upgrade that will now allow... Police & Fire 20 Nov 2020 | 04:58
Sparta Police blotter Cracked tail light leads to marijuana arrest Sparta. On Nov. 3 at approximately 9 a.m., Sparta police officer Steven Guido... Police & Fire 20 Nov 2020 | 04:48
