Vernon Township police chief Dan Young asked for the change (File photo by Mike Zummo) Measure allows Vernon to hire trained officers without an exam The Vernon Township Council on Sept. 13 unanimously approved an ordinance that will allow the township to hire police officers... Police & Fire 23 Sep 2021 | 11:39
Sparta Police blotter Report of intoxicated driver results in DWI arrest On Sept. 11 at approximately 9 p.m., an anonymous caller reported someone... Police & Fire 19 Sep 2021 | 03:13
Commissioners support use of funds to address 911 ‘travesty’ The Sussex County Commissioners on Sept. 8 unanimously supported bills in the state assembly and senate to allow counties... Police & Fire 17 Sep 2021 | 04:23
Lake Mohawk Man dies in accidental drowning at Lake Mohawk Sparta. An 80-year-old man drowned in Lake Mohawk on Sunday, over the Labor Day weekend. Lawrence Botts was having trouble... Local News 07 Sep 2021 | 04:08
Front lawns turned into lakes on Lazier Lane and Highland Lakes Road on Thursday, Sept. 2 (Photo by Janet Redyke) Water, water everywhere Vernon. The remnants of Hurricane Ida whipped through New Jersey and the rest of the Northeast, dumping record rainfall and... Police & Fire 07 Sep 2021 | 12:08
From left: Senator Steve Oroho, Assemblyman Hal Wirths, Sgt. Joe Imperatrice, Sheriff Mike Strada, and Frank Pallotta (Photos provided) Sussex County GOP to host Blue Lives Matter dinner Lafayette. Members of the public are invited to join the Sussex County GOP’s Blue Lives Matter dinner honoring the police... Police & Fire 19 Sep 2021 | 03:05
Decorated veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan to speak at 9/11 ceremony Jay Christy, a two-time Bronze Star recipient who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, will be keynote speaker at the 20th anniversary... Local News 03 Sep 2021 | 03:55
(byrampd.prg) Byram police blotter Speeding leads to DWI On Aug. 27, a Byram Township Police Officer observed a vehicle speeding on Route 206. A motor vehicle... Police & Fire 03 Sep 2021 | 03:55
Andrew A. Fraser Andrew A. Fraser of Sparta named Lawyer of the Year by peer review publication Best Lawyers in America, the oldest peer review publication in the legal profession, has named Andrew A. Fraser of Sparta... Police & Fire 03 Sep 2021 | 03:01
From left: Deputy Mayor Frank Cicerale, firefighter Frank Lacatena, Lieutenant Adam Paz, Assistant Chief Stu Cohen, Assistant Chief Anthony Rosta, President Ray Marion, Vice President John Gianonne, Mayor Brian Kaminski, Township Manager Carrine Piccolo-Kaufer, Councilman Santo Verrillo, firefighter Derek Watson, firefighter Joe Ionta Sr., firefighter Michael Palmer, and Councilman Carl Miller (Photo by Laura Marchese) Hardyston celebrates arrival of new fire engine, which gets put to use right away The Hardyston Fire Department members showed off their new fire truck at an Aug. 25 ceremony held at the municipal building.... Police & Fire 31 Aug 2021 | 03:11
John Ursin in 2013 as Vernon Municipal Utility Authority attorney (File photo by Daniel Fitzsimmons) Borough attorney acted improperly, says court seven years later An attorney who represents several municipalities in Sussex County was admonished in connection with a long-ago conflict... Local News 31 Aug 2021 | 08:57
(Stock photo) Stray bullets lead to gun safety proposals Vernon Councilman Andrew Pitsker on Aug. 23 said he’s looking at two ordinances to address stray bullets in the Glen Harbor... Police & Fire 02 Sep 2021 | 04:13
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
(byrampd.prg) Byram Township Police Report of unresponsive man leads to DWI arrest On June 26, the Byram Township Police responded to Sparta-Stanhope Road near... Police & Fire 22 Aug 2021 | 03:47
Senate Democrats unfazed by GOP police funding proposal Policing. (AP) Sometimes, lawmakers in Congress concoct amendments that are so politically devastating to the rival party... Police & Fire 22 Aug 2021 | 04:11
