Swimming closed at Wawayanda State Park Swimming has been closed at Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt “out of an abundance of caution,” a state Department of Environmental... Home 26 Jul 2024 | 03:57
Applicants sought for Sussex Tech school board Sussex County residents interested in serving on the Sussex County Technical School’s Board of Education are asked to send... Home 23 Jul 2024 | 06:19
YMCA collects items for Benny’s Bodega through today The Sussex County YMCA is holding a “Stuff the Bus” donation drive through Friday, July 26 to benefit Benny’s Bodega in Newton.... Home 26 Jul 2024 | 08:16
Much of the Perciballis’ food comes straight from their backyard in Lafayette. Their garden will be one of more than a dozen to see on the Kitchen Garden Tour on Sunday, July 28. (Photos provided) Kitchen Garden Tour will be Sunday Local backyard food growers will open up their garden gates for Dirt magazine’s Kitchen Garden Tour on Sunday, July 28. This... Home 23 Jul 2024 | 05:03
Gazebo removal blamed on bail reform The gazebo on the Newton Green was removed because it was the site of multiple crimes, Commissioner William Hayden told the... Home 23 Jul 2024 | 10:23
Hopatcong State Park’s swim area closed Hopatcong State Park’s swim area in Landing is closed until further notice because of a confirmed Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB),... News 21 Jul 2024 | 04:33
Harrison Shauger was born with a congenital heart defect. He died at age 6 in 2013. (Photos provided) Toy drive ends today Lakeland Pools & Spas is holding its 12th annual toy drive in memory of Harrison Shauger. Harrison was born Aug. 2, 2006,... Home 26 Jul 2024 | 08:15
Republican candidates wait for election results Tuesday night, Nov. 7 at the Irish Cottage Inn in Franklin. From left are Mike Inganamort, state Assembly candidate; Jack DeGroot, Sussex County commissioner candidate; Parker Space, state Senate candidate; Dawn Fantasia, Assembly candidate; and county Surrogate Gary Chiusano. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Space, Fantasia, Inganamort win seats Assemblyman Parker Space was elected to the state Senate and Sussex County Commissioner Dawn Fantasia and Chester Township... Local News 13 Nov 2023 | 09:14
Hemlock Pond, Sussex County, N.J., Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (Photo by Pamela Chergotis) National park proposal dealt crippling blows The prospect of a national park along the Delaware River was hit with a series of major setbacks after one its original architects... Home 20 Sep 2023 | 03:40
Freckles the miniature donkey was among the animals seized from Noah’s Park in September. He was boarded at Pets Alive in Middletown, N.Y., until he was adopted in July. (Photo provided) Where are the Noah’s Park animals? By Becca Tucker The animals seized from Noah’s Park in Goshen, N.Y., nearly a year ago are missing despite an overdue judge’s... News 01 Sep 2023 | 11:39
Robbie Matkiwsky, as second singles, was injured during the season but was able to rest and recover to become the most improved player on the team. (Photos provided) Boys tennis team’s season a success The Sparta High School boys tennis team never backed down from even the toughest competition this season. That positive attitude... Sports 19 Jun 2023 | 11:02
Flag retirement ceremony is today The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority will host the 10th annual American Flag Retirement Ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday,... Home 14 Jun 2023 | 08:11
Kenna Squier is a senior guard for the women’s basketball squad at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark. (Photo courtesy of njithighlanders.com) Pope John, Sparta graduates compete in college sports The indoor athletic season is well under way. Here are local student athletes who are making a name for themselves in college... Sports 07 Jan 2023 | 05:34
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5, speaks outside Zufall Health Centers in Newton on Dec. 20. ( Photo courtesy of Rep. Josh Gottheimer,) Zufall Health Centers to receive $314,500 in federal funds Zufall Health Centers will receive $314,500 in federal funds to benefit its pharmaceutical-delivery program and pop-up vaccination... Home 24 Dec 2022 | 11:10
Heather and John Prutzman, mother and stepfather of organ and tissue donor Joseph ‘Joey’ C. Savage IV, stand behind a floragraph tribute to him that will be featured on the 2023 Donate Life Rose Parade float during the 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 2. ( Photo courtesy of NJ Sharing Network) Fredon man to be remembered in 2023 Rose Parade The memory of Joseph “Joey” C. Savage IV will be honored in the 2023 Rose Parade on Monday, Jan. 2 in Pasadena, Calif. Family... Home 22 Dec 2022 | 11:12