State Assemblyman Hal Wirths speaks as U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, left, Vernon Township Council President Harry Shortway and Mayor Howard Burrell look on during a visit to the Silver Spruce Dr. dump site. Wirths announced recently that he will retire at the end of his term. ( PHOTO: MIKE ZUMMO) Wirths to retire at end of term Assemblyman Hal Wirths ), the Assembly Republican Budget Officer, announced today that he will not be a candidate for re-election... Local News 18 Nov 2022 | 12:33
Congressman Josh Gottheimer announces the Hometown Heroes for NJ’s Fifth Congressional District. Hometown Heroes receive well deserved honors More than 35 recipients throughout the state’s Fifth Congressional District received the US House of Representatives Congressional... News 01 Aug 2022 | 11:43
Congressman Josh Gottheimer visited Sussex Borough to announce new federal investment for water infrastructure. L-R: Sussex Borough Mayor Ed Meyer, Congressman Gottheimer, Sussex Borough Council President Robert Holowach. Sussex County receives cash influx to shore up water problems U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), along with Sussex Borough Mayor Ed Meyer, Sussex Borough Council President Robert... News 21 Jul 2022 | 11:33
Gottheimer meets with local veterans during his Veterans Resources Fair. Gottheimer holds Veterans Resources Fair in Newton U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) held a Veterans Resources Fair at Sussex County Community College in Newton on Saturday,... News 21 Jun 2022 | 10:41
Woodland Behavioral and Nursing Center. Court orders change of control for Woodland Behavioral and Nursing Center The trouble at Woodland Behavioral and Nursing Center, formerly Andover Subacute, continues, now with a court-ordered receivership... News 03 Jun 2022 | 01:10
Gottheimer announcing a new Stay in Jersey campaign Rep. Gottheimer Announces New “Stay in Jersey” Campaign U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-5) today announced a new “Stay in Jersey” campaign to urge former NYC commuters who have... News 04 May 2022 | 05:01
Corruption in the Sussex County GOP must be investigated Editor’s note: For a response to the statement below, please see “Sussex County Democrats are the ones spreading misinformation... Letters to the Editor 15 Nov 2021 | 10:34
When Democrats promise, you can safely assume the opposite will happen To the Editor: The latest text by Mike Vrabel in Viewpoints requires a comment. He is a Democrat which is nowhere mentioned... Opinion 19 Oct 2021 | 10:14
Sixteen drivers Sussex County Skylands Ride transit service were presented with safety awards during Senior Day festivities at the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. (Photo provided) Sussex County honors Skylands drivers with safety award Sixteen drivers Sussex County Skylands Ride transit service were presented with safety awards for their safe, courteous,... Local News 22 Aug 2021 | 03:54
It’s time for Booker, Menendez, and Gottheimer to lead the effort to pass big, bold climate action To the Editor: As a recently resigned school nurse in Sussex County who is passionate about the environment and the health... Letters to the Editor 09 Aug 2021 | 05:13
Julia Decker, a junior at Newton High School who partnered with Love Without Boundaries to raise money for children suffering from cleft palate, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (Photo provided) Hometown Heroes awards honor the ‘quiet power of service’ U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored local first responders, veterans, students, life-saving bystanders, volunteers,... Local News 16 Jul 2021 | 08:22
U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer at Vernon Township High School (Photo provided) Fifth District Sussex County schools to get more than $9 million New federal dollars are being clawed back for school districts in Sussex County as part of the American Rescue Plan, the... Local News 28 Jun 2021 | 05:16
U.S. Rep. Gottheimer was joined by Chocolate Goat store co-owners Jennifer Koza-Todaro and Stephanie Koza-Austin, Governor Phil Murphy, Senator Steve Oroho (LD 24), Assemblyman Parker Space (LD 24), Sussex County Commissioner Director Dawn Fantasia, Frelinghuysen Mayor Christopher Stracco, Hope Mayor Timothy McDonough, Blairstown Mayor Robert Moorhead, Belvidere Mayor Joseph Kennedy, Hardwick Mayor Kevin Duffy, Sussex Mayor Edward Meyer, and Sussex County Administrator Gregory Poff (Photo provided) Millions clawed back to improve broadband According to American Community Survey data spanning 2015 through 2019, there are towns in the Fifth Congressional District... Local News 21 May 2021 | 07:29
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
Scott Fairlamb of Lafayette was indicted on 12-counts, including assaulting an officer (U.S. Department of Justice) Gottheimer announces steps to combat violent extremist groups U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, has urged the U.S. Department of State... Police & Fire 09 Mar 2021 | 09:53
