The cultural divide over the CR-S framework re-exposed the fault line in Warwick, which was originally laid bare by the blue line controversy in 2016. In scenes repeated across the country, the tension re-ignited last summer at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement. Now its latest manifestation is the backlash against the school district’s move toward educational equity. Photo by Roger Gavan Outcry of ‘indoctrination’ as school district dips toe into equity work A group calling itself Warwick Parents for Common Sense took out an inflammatory ad in The Warwick Advertiser in March after... Local News 19 Apr 2021 | 11:43
NJ opening vaccine eligibility April 19 to those 16, older Covid-19 vaccine. (AP) New Jersey is opening up Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to those 16 or older beginning April 19, Gov.... Police & Fire 11 Apr 2021 | 09:05
Commissioners tour the county vaccination site with U.S. Rep. Sherrill (Photo provided) County commissioners tour vaccination site with U.S. Rep. Sherrill Several Sussex County commissioners and the county administrator toured the fairgrounds vaccination site on April 1 with... Local News 05 Apr 2021 | 03:32
Hardyston leans toward marijuana restrictions If Hardyston doesn’t take action on six recreational marijuana licenses newly available in New Jersey, all six will automatically... Local News 30 Mar 2021 | 03:08
Vernon students file into school in pre-pandemic days (File photo by Chris Wyman) Vernon plans a ‘normal’ end to school year The Vernon Township School District plans to combine the Blue and Gold cohorts in five days of weekly in-person instruction,... Local News 12 Mar 2021 | 12:19
Education. NJ schools must teach diversity, inclusion under new law New Jersey school districts must incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 03:50
What can, can’t you do with cannabis in NJ now? (AP) New Jersey’s recreational marijuana market is now voter approved and in effect under legislation signed last week by... Police & Fire 02 Mar 2021 | 10:18
Gov. Murphy raises indoor capacity limits New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday signed into law a bill aimed at extending a permit deadline letting bars and restaurants... Local News 12 Feb 2021 | 09:15
Scott Fairlamb (U.S. Department of Justice) New Jersey man arrested for his role in Capitol riots (AP) Scott Fairlamb of Stockholm was charged in connection with the breach of the U.S. Capitol earlier in January. He was... Police & Fire 26 Jan 2021 | 12:37
Health insurance open enrollment deadline is Jan. 31 As the open enrollment deadline nears, Governor Phil Murphy, Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride,... Local News 25 Jan 2021 | 05:34
Governor: People 65, older cleared to get vaccine in NJ Covid. (AP) New Jersey residents 65 and older, as well as those from 16 to 64 with serious medical conditions such as cancer,... Local News 18 Jan 2021 | 04:30
Lenape Valley and North Warren girls basketball in competition last March (George Leroy Hunter) New Jersey resumes school sports, with restrictions (AP) New Jersey high schools were allowed to begin winter sports seasons this past weekend. Gov. Phil Murphy said last Wednesday... Sports 08 Jan 2021 | 03:58
Sussex Borough to get emergency help for $160,000 shortfall The Sussex Borough Council on Dec. 15 approved participation in a state program that will help them cover revenue shortfalls... Local News 23 Dec 2020 | 02:56
Now is not the time to drain funding from the state’s largest insurer Editor’s note: Senators Anthony Bucco (R-25) and Gerry Cardinale (R-39), members of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Senate... Letters to the Editor 14 Dec 2020 | 03:55
Highlanders senior Kevin DeRaffele puts up a shot over Fair Lawn defenders in a game played last January. File photo by Garrett Hemmerich photo. The virus. COVID-19 spike leads Gov. Murphy to pause indoor youth sports All indoor youth sports in New Jersey will be suspended starting because of the climbing COVID-19 caseload, Gov. Phil Murphy... Sports 04 Dec 2020 | 03:17
