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
Changing the Face of Addiction Walk is today The 11th annual Changing the Face of Addiction Walk will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Franklin Firemen’s... Home 01 Aug 2025 | 11:41
Robert Mackerley Sr. Robert E. Mackerley Sr., also known as Jake and Bob, of Milford, Pa., passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Kindred Hospital... Obituaries 30 Jul 2025 | 09:21
31 Law & Order. In brief Man found dead of gunshot A man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after police responded to a home in Byram... Police & Fire 27 Jul 2025 | 08:40
Franklin Band concert today The Franklin Band, the oldest community band in New Jersey, will celebrate its 155th anniversary with a free outdoor concert... Entertainment 26 Jul 2025 | 10:24
Local gun club wins NRA award The Franklin Revolver & Rifle Association has won the prestigious Outstanding Club Award from the National Rifle Association... News 25 Jul 2025 | 10:31
PW1 World War II veteran Mike Parchomcik in his uniform before the fighting began. (Photo courtesy of Bill Parchomcik) Sussex County History Today: Bataan Death March Part II Before Memorial Day, I wrote about three Franklin lads who joined the Army before World War II and were shipped off to the... Columns 12 Jul 2025 | 06:57
