The Columns Museum of the Pike County Historical Society (Beyond My Ken/Wikimedia Commons) Museum director charged with criminal mischief for cutting realtor’s Christmas lights Lori Strelecki of Milford, director of the Columns Museum for the past 21 years, has been charged with criminal mischief... Police & Fire 13 Jan 2022 | 10:45
Black bear attacks are “extremely rare” in New Jersey, according to the state’s Fish & Wildlife Division. Bear bites 81-year-old Sparta resident who tried to save her dog in attack (AP) An 81-year-old Sparta resident tried to save her dog from a bear attack until the larger animal bit and scratched her.... Police & Fire 10 Jan 2022 | 04:09
(Photo courtesy of Nick Andretta) Grateful to police officers for Christmas Day visit To the Editor: On Christmas Day the Vernon police came to my grandson’s home to grant his wish. Officers Costello and Baines... Letters to the Editor 05 Jan 2022 | 10:55
Sparta Police blotter Intoxicated driver pulls into convenience store lot On Dec. 10 at approximately 1 a.m., Sparta Police officers Dan Elig and... Police & Fire 18 Dec 2021 | 08:34
(NJ Transit Facebook photo) Bill protecting mass transit employees from violent passengers passes committee In response to the increase in attacks on New Jersey Transit employees, an Assembly panel has cleared the Motorbus and Passenger... Police & Fire 18 Dec 2021 | 08:49
Sussex County Prosecutor Ashley Mizzer, 32, of Hopatcong, N.J., pled guilty before the Honorable N. Peter Conforti on Nov. 8 to Possession of a Controlled... Police & Fire 06 Dec 2021 | 02:56
Andrew John Dougan (Pike County District Attorney photo) Tamiment man arrested for sexually assaulting a minor Milford. Pike County District Attorney announced the arrest of Andrew John Dougan, 33, of Tamiment, Pa., on numerous felony... Police & Fire 01 Dec 2021 | 03:34
\ Free virtual family law seminar offered Newton. Project Self-Sufficiency will host a virtual family law seminar at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7. Attorneys and participants... Police & Fire 29 Nov 2021 | 04:03
Paris P. Eliades, Esq. (Photo provided) Paris P. Eliades receives New Jersey Bar Saul Tischler Award The partners and staff at the Paris P. Eliades Law Firm, LLC, in Sparta announce that their founder and managing partner,... Police & Fire 19 Nov 2021 | 05:59
Scott Fairlamb (U.S. Department of Justice) Stockholm man sentenced to three-plus years in jail for his role in Capitol riot A New Jersey gym owner who punched a police officer during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Wednesday... Police & Fire 19 Nov 2021 | 05:23
Sussex County Prosecutor Michael Soriano who appeared before the Honorable Michael C. Gaus on Oct. 7. Soriano, 26, of Hillsdale, N.J., was sentenced... Police & Fire 08 Nov 2021 | 06:20
Portable speed signs expected to improve Stanhope’s response to speeding problem The Stanhope council agreed to purchase portable radar speed signs to address speeding problems in the borough. The council... Local News 05 Nov 2021 | 01:03
Internet safety tips kids should follow amid increase in reported predatory behavior As the number of data breaches and threats from online child predators continues to rise amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,... Police & Fire 01 Nov 2021 | 05:02
With Supreme Court poised to gut gun laws, New Jersey defends ‘common-sense limits’ New Jersey residents should be able to go to a shopping mall or sporting event “without having to worry about whether the... Police & Fire 01 Nov 2021 | 04:42
Byram Township Police Facebook page Byram holds first police awards ceremony in more than two years The Byram Township Council on Oct. 19 presented awards to members of the Byram Township Police Department. The department’s... Police & Fire 26 Oct 2021 | 06:36
