Every member of the Sparta senior class represented (Photo provided) Schools try to keep the ‘pomp,’ given the ‘circumstance,’ in graduation A Facebook post facetiously states: “If graduation can't be done inside a gym or outside on a football field, perhaps grads... Local News 26 May 2020 | 03:59
Governor greenlights outdoor graduation New Jersey. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) tweeted the following on Tuesday morning, May 26: “TO THE CLASS... Local News 26 May 2020 | 12:09
More outdoor recreation re-opens today Restrictions that stemmed from the coranavirus outbreak in New Jersey, one of the hardest-hit states in the country, are... Local News 22 May 2020 | 03:21
New Jersey beaches to reopen, with restrictions New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy on May 14 gave guidance on how New Jersey's shore towns can open their beaches safely in time... Local News 18 May 2020 | 04:31
Governor extends public health emergency New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on May 6 signed an executive order extending the public health emergency first declared on... Local News 12 May 2020 | 09:29
Ambulance crews are parked outside Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center in Andover on April 16. Police responding to an anonymous tip found more than a dozen bodies at the nursing home. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) ( Ted Shaffrey / AP) 'Serious and alarming' report released on Andover nursing home A report released on May 7 found that Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation II, which has suffered mass deaths from COVID-19,... Local News 08 May 2020 | 11:02
Cars crowd the parking area of Wawayanda State Park as all state parks in New Jersey reopened this past weekend. ( Janet Redyke) Gorgeous weather greets visitors at newly opened parks and golf courses New Jersey’s parks and golf courses, shuttered because of the virus outbreak, reopened at sunrise on Saturday. Guests at Mountain... Local News 07 May 2020 | 03:13
Freeholder Anthony J. Fasano has called for the National Guard to protect vulnerable residents at Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center, which recently experienced mass deaths due to COVID-19. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) ( Ted Shaffrey / AP) Sussex County to get first testing site, freeholder requests National Guard protection New partnership works to get local testing site Sussex County is creating a drive-through coronavirus testing site in a parking... Local News 05 May 2020 | 11:04
Testing and contract tracing are the cornerstones of New Jersey's plan to reopen. Gov. Murphy: NJ must take these six steps before reopening New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday announced the six steps that must be taken before the state can reopen. “Our priority... Local News 27 Apr 2020 | 05:56
No reason Gov. Murphy can’t go to voters for borrowing after budget extensions Editor's note: The following statement was issued by New Jersey Assemblyman Hal Wirths (R-Sussex): Once again Democrats are... Letters to the Editor 27 Apr 2020 | 04:59
Workers at R.S. Phillips Steel in Vernon wear handmade face masks donated by the Vernon Township Woman’s Club. ( Photo provided) Woman’s Club sews masks, keeps steel business open The handiwork of the Vernon Township Woman’s Club helped a local business remain operational during the COVID-19 crisis.... Local News 27 Apr 2020 | 01:50
COVID-19 update: Andover is hardest hit, police report rise in domestic violence Andover is hardest-hit The Sussex County Division of Health reported a significant jump in COVID-19 cases on April 11 when... Local News 13 Apr 2020 | 10:33
Customers and employees alike are now required to wear face masks in New Jersey's essential businesses. COVID-19 update: Starting tonight, face masks must be worn in food markets Essential businesses throughout New Jersey must implement safety measures for their workers and customers starting at 8 p.m.... Local News 10 Apr 2020 | 05:42
Sparta Township Hall was illuminated in purple on Feb. 14, 2020, in celebration of League of Women Voters Day. Sparta offers emergency resources in the time of COVID-19 The Sparta Township administration and police are urging residents to take advantage of an array of resources that will help... Local News 08 Apr 2020 | 08:47
Words of Wisdom greet visitors to Woodbourne Park in Wantage as folks get out into nature during the Covid-19 pandemic warning. ( Janet Redyke) COVID-19 update: CARES Act doesn't work for Sussex County, freeholder says Freeholder says Sussex County won't get its fair share of aid Sussex County Freeholder Director Sylvia Petillo (R) says it's... Local News 06 Apr 2020 | 06:23
