Standing, Dr. Wartyna Davis, WPU Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Dr. Anthony Bowrin, WPU Dean of the Cotsakos College of Business; Nancy Gallo, SCCC Associate Vice-President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Josh Powers, WPU Provost; Dr. Djanna Hill, WPU Associate Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; and Dr. Venkat Sharma, WPU Dean of the College of Science and Health; seated: Dr. Cory Homer, SCCC President, and Dr. Richard Helldobler, WPU President. ( Photo submitted) SCCC, William Paterson University sign transfer agreement Sussex County Community College announced April 8 that it has signed an articulation agreement with William Paterson University,... Local News 16 Apr 2026 | 03:05
SantaCon attendees in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) Hewitt SantaCon organizer charged with wire fraud Hewitt, N.J. resident Stefan Pildes was arrested Wednesday, April 15 in Manhattan and charged with one count of wire fraud,... Local News 15 Apr 2026 | 03:20
The township of Stillwater honored those involved, including Office of Emergency Management Lisa Chammings, Hound Hunters of New Jersey, town of Newton Animal Control Officers, Wantage Township Animal Control, the New Jersey state police, the Sussex County Sheriff's Dept. and Office of Emergency Management and the Stillwater Fire Dept. in a recent rescue of dogs that were dumped in the township. ( Photo submitted) Honored for rescue efforts Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 01:32
Sussex County Library System to launch seed library The Sussex County Library System announced plans to introduce a seed library at its Louise Childs Branch, expanding access... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 01:23
The team reviewing the artifacts are standing: Jim Kotcho, Tony Lombardo, Bill Sandy and Everett Conklin; seated: Kalee McCloud and Karen Nelson. ( Photo submitted) Partnership transforms Native American collection into research, education resource A collaborative effort between the Sterling Hill Mining Museum and Sussex County Community College is turning a private collection... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 11:25
Newton. Historical society to host spring luncheon fundraiser The Sussex County Historical Society will host its Spring Luncheon Fundraiser at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at Christ Episcopal... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 10:56
A car accident in Barry Lakes, NJ took out two telephone poles in January, leaving hundreds of Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative customers in the dark. Along with increasing weather-related disasters, car-pole accidents are on the rise. Photo provided Power bills surge, leaving households scrambling to cope – while outages are on the rise Key Takeaways 1. The energy needs of data centers – and the new infrastructure they require – are major culprits in electrical... Evergreen 13 Apr 2026 | 04:24
Stanhope seniors group to meet April 23 with author as guest speaker The Stanhope Borough Senior Citizens will meet Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the American Legion Musconetcong Post #278. Doors... Local News 10 Apr 2026 | 03:04
State designates Byram school district as high-performing The New Jersey Department of Education has designated the Byram School District as a High-Performing District, marking a... Local News 10 Apr 2026 | 03:00
Space backs bill to boost school aid in Highlands, Pinelands districts State Sen. Parker Space announced he is supporting new legislation aimed at providing financial relief to school districts... Local News 10 Apr 2026 | 12:44
Healthcare expert Lorrie Koonz will discuss infant first aid during the Family Connects New Jersey Baby Beginnings Fair hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency for pregnant women and parents of newborns. ( Photo submitted) Baby Beginnings Fair to offer infant safety tips, resources for new parents Healthcare expert Lorrie Koonz will discuss infant first aid and safety during a Baby Beginnings Fair hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency... Local News 10 Apr 2026 | 11:58
Fairview Lake YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day Fairview Lake YMCA Camps will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 2 to 4 p.m. April 26 at its camp at 1035 Fairview Lake... Local News 09 Apr 2026 | 01:50
Augusta. Fish and chips dinner set May 5 A fish and chips dinner prepared by Tastefully British will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. May 5 at Frankford Plains United Methodist... Local News 09 Apr 2026 | 01:32
Lisa Chammings, left, holds Hero and Jeanette Campbell holds Tiny Tim shortly after the dogs were discovered in Stillwater Township, N.J., on Wednesday, March 18. After being sighted in the road in Stillwater, Chihuahua-mix Hero led Campbell and Chammings to a disabled older Chihuahua named Tiny Tim, who was stuck at the water’s edge at Swartswood Lake, unable to free himself from behind a dock. Photos provided by Lisa Chammings. Community rallies to rescue abandoned dogs On March 16, dozens of small terrier- and Chihuahua-type dogs were dumped at four sites on a raw, rainy evening in Sussex... Evergreen 06 Apr 2026 | 02:18
Eileen Ward of Newton holds a craft she's working. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Liberty Towers hosts spring senior social Local News 03 Apr 2026 | 02:02
