An aerial view of the site (from planning exhibits) New life for the old Rickey farm as commercial project is approved The Vernon Land Use Board greenlighted a project to convert barns at the old Rickey Farm into retail spaces, a farm store,... Local News 06 Apr 2021 | 11:27
Playground equipment at Ogdensburg Elementary School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Council agrees that Boggs Field is best for playground The Sussex Borough Council on March 16 gave an informal consensus that its new playground be located at Boggs Field. Councilman... Sports 02 Apr 2021 | 02:05
Brookside Park during a previous Little League season (File photo by Nicholas Ortiz) Sussex-Wantage Little League is getting ready for its season The Sussex-Wantage Little League is looking to open its season on April 14. The Sussex Borough Council on March 16 gave the... Sports 02 Apr 2021 | 01:57
(Image: freepik.com) Sussex County passes budget with 1.91 percent decrease The Sussex County Commissioners on March 24 unanimously introduced their budget for the 2021 fiscal year. The county’s $115.1... Local News 30 Mar 2021 | 10:37
Sparta Middle School (File photo by Vera Olinsky) Sparta approves school budget with 2 percent increase The Sparta school board on March 18 unanimously approved the tentative budget for 2021-22 and sent it to the county executive... Local News 25 Mar 2021 | 03:24
Patrick McQueeney (Twitter photo) Sparta’s interim superintendent is leaving Patrick McQueeney, who has been serving as interim superintendent through the pandemic, will be leaving the Sparta school... Local News 25 Mar 2021 | 03:20
With students’ mental health in mind, High Point presses ahead with all-cohort plan High Point Regional High School officials are pressing forward with their plan to reopen the school to all cohorts four... Local News 25 Mar 2021 | 03:15
Standarized tests at home? Plan to proceed with tests a problem for local schools Vernon school officials learned late on March 17 that standardized testing will go forward next month, despite the state’s... Local News 25 Mar 2021 | 02:39
Sparta High School (Facebook page) School staffing shortages delay return to full time The reopening plan for Sparta Township Public Schools has hit a bit of a snag. While Alpine Elementary, Mohawk Avenue, and... Local News 25 Mar 2021 | 10:02
Sparta wants to clean up and close old landfill The Sparta Township planning board will investigate a 79.11-acre plot adjacent to the New York Susquehanna and Western Railway... Local News 19 Mar 2021 | 12:37
Sparta Middle School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta welcomes Matthew Beck as new superintendent of schools After a long search, Sparta Township has found its new superintendent of schools. The school board on March 2 appointed the... Local News 18 Mar 2021 | 05:32
A Sussex County ballot drop box (File photo by Vera Olinski) Sussex County expands its board of elections Newton. The Sussex County Commissioners unanimously approved a request from the county board of elections to expand the board... Local News 18 Mar 2021 | 05:21
Vernon seniors now have a “safe area” outside the senior center to gather and enjoy meals (Photo provided) Vernon named a ‘Healthy Town to Watch’ Vernon Township was named a “Healthy Town to Watch” for 2020 by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute. It’s the second... Local News 18 Mar 2021 | 05:19
Sussex County administrative offices in Newton Sussex County presents lowest budget increase in six years The Sussex County budget is projected to decrease by 1.91 percent, despite calling for a 0.96 percent increase in the total... Local News 18 Mar 2021 | 03:39
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
