Some parents are opting to give their kids flip phones, which have been seeing a resurgence over the past few years. ( Photo by Becca Tucker) Amid rising worries, parents delay the first smartphone Topping many a Christmas list this year will be – no surprise – a smartphone. But a growing number of parents are resisting... Evergreen 18 Dec 2025 | 11:00
Team X-Calibur: Srihitha Jakka, Aarav Kamal, Jaisen Caswell, Imad Panjwani, Roberto Vasquez. Sparta Robotics opens season strong Sparta High School Robotics opened its season with a strong performance at the VEX Robotics “Push Back Relay” competition... Local News 12 Dec 2025 | 02:44
Polly Thropp Born in Woodbury N.J. on Jan. 23, 1934, to parents Franklin and Gertrude, she had an older brother Pete and younger sister... Obituaries 28 Nov 2025 | 03:36
Ethical problem with Socialism While I might agree that there are some glaring errors with our system of governance that might rightly be described as unjust,... Letters to the Editor 24 Nov 2025 | 11:19
Sussex County History Today: Mohawk on the Delaware Mohawk on the Delaware Bill, you have just come out with a new book, is that right? Yes, I have. The name of the book is Mohawk... Columns 14 Nov 2025 | 12:12
WSUS, WNNJ, The Bear, ShopRite ‘Stuff the Bus’ Local radio stations WSUS, WNNJ and The Bear are teaming up with ShopRite and Provident Bank for the 18th annual Stuff the... Local News 07 Nov 2025 | 01:00
FB1 The Franklin Band celebrates its 155th year during a concert July 27 under the pavilion at Fireman’s Park. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Franklin Band turns 155 The Franklin Band, the oldest community band in New Jersey, celebrated the 155th anniversary of the band’s creation at its... Home 12 Oct 2025 | 02:34
Home search uncovers child sexual assault material, police say Ryan Smith, 24, of Franklin was charged with second-degree possession of images of sexually exploited children among other... Home 11 Oct 2025 | 10:43
No charges in fatal crash A state grand jury has voted not to file criminal charges against a Franklin police sergeant in connection with the death... Home 03 Oct 2025 | 09:47
Bagpipe and drum players followed by an honor guard march into the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 11 in Vernon. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Those lost on 9/11 remembered today Ceremonies to mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks are planned in several local towns. Nearly... Home 11 Sep 2025 | 10:54
04 Law & Order. In brief DWI charge Emil Vanderpaauw, 62, of Hopatcong was charged with driving while intoxicated Aug. 24, Sparta police said. About... Police & Fire 01 Sep 2025 | 12:09
Participants set off on a one-mile walk through Franklin on Saturday, Aug. 2. (Photos by Maria Kovic) 700 walk to change face of addiction More than 700 people took part in the 11th annual Changing the Face of Addiction Walk on Saturday, Aug. 2 in Franklin. The... Home 14 Aug 2025 | 06:06
Rosalina Desibio has her bike helmet fitted during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5 in Newton. At left is Brentley Foutch. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: National Night Out in Sussex County Local News 12 Aug 2025 | 06:55
Driver charged with assault Yesenia Garcia, 48, of Franklin was charged with two counts of third-degree aggravated assault by auto July 2 after a motor... Police & Fire 11 Aug 2025 | 11:09
Towns to mark National Night Out today National Night Out events are planned in several towns on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The annual event, which started in 1984, promotes... Home 05 Aug 2025 | 12:34
