Several attractions close after fire at Mountain Creek Vernon. Mountain Creek opened for the season last Saturday, four days after a fire damaged and closed one of the park’s major... Police & Fire 21 Jun 2021 | 02:54
NJ police given 60 days to release 1st discipline reports Police. (AP) Law enforcement agencies in New Jersey were given a 60-day deadline to begin releasing police disciplinary records... Local News 14 Jun 2021 | 06:13
Bill would prohibit number of tickets or arrests from being used in police evaluations The New Jersey Assembly’s Law and Public Safety Committee released a bill prohibiting police departments from using the number... Police & Fire 14 Jun 2021 | 06:22
Then-Mayor Vic Marotta swears in Patrolman Emanuel Rivera at an August 2013 township council meeting as Chief Roy Wherry looks on. (File photo by Mike Zummo) Suspended police officer faces prison time in offered plea deal Emanuel Rivera, 37, the Vernon police officer suspended for groping a woman who had called for aid in a May 2019 domestic... Police & Fire 08 Jun 2021 | 10:08
Sparta Police 911 calls end ride for intoxicated driver On May 27 at approximately 2 p.m., Sparta Dispatch received two separate 911 calls... Police & Fire 07 Jun 2021 | 04:20
(byrampd.prg) Byram Police arrest Lackawaxen man Lackawaxen. On May 23, the Byram Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a possible intoxicated... Police & Fire 09 Jun 2021 | 12:09
From left: Sheriff’s Officer Powell, Sheriff’s Officer Bellis, Sheriff Strada, Sheriff’s Officer Bambrick, Sheriff’s Officer Bollmann, Sheriff’s Officer Gallagher (Photo provided) Sussex County has five new sheriff’s officers Sussex County Sheriff Michael F. Strada announced the hire of five new officers in the Bureau of Law Enforcement. At a ceremony... Police & Fire 07 Jun 2021 | 04:10
Sussex County Prosecutor Sussex County Prosecutor Francis A. Koch announced the sentencing of Charles Burbeng, who appeared before the Honorable... Police & Fire 11 Jun 2021 | 05:40
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
Murphy keeps indoor mask mandate, plans emergency power end Covid-19. (AP) Masks are still required indoors in New Jersey, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said May 14, but he and the Democrats... Local News 17 May 2021 | 07:54
Flags at half-staff to honor police killed in the line of duty To the Editor: May 9-15, 2021, is Police Week. May 15, 2021, is Peace Officers Memorial Day. In case you missed this Presidential... Letters to the Editor 10 May 2021 | 06:10
Tee-shirts hanging in the Newton Green help survivors “air out their dirty laundry” (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Mother’s Day Pledge and Clothesline Project are reminders that abuse can happen in any community This Mother’s Day, Domestic Abuse & Assault Intervention Services (DASI) is asking folks to give a special gift. To participate... Local News 03 May 2021 | 05:33
7 new laws boost protection for sexual assault victims in NJ Sexual assault. (AP) New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law seven bills aimed at strengthening protections for sexual... Police & Fire 26 Apr 2021 | 05:39
NJ to waive minimum terms for non-violent drug cases (AP) New Jersey prosecutors must waive mandatory minimum prison terms for non-violent drug offenses, the state attorney general... Police & Fire 26 Apr 2021 | 05:36
NJ adds ‘X’ gender option for driver’s licenses, ID cards Driver’s licenses. New Jersey has added an “X’’ gender option for driver’s licenses and identification cards for those who... Police & Fire 26 Apr 2021 | 05:28
