Sparta bans heavy trucks from two more township roads Heavy trucks are now banned on two more Sparta Township roads. A current ban on a third road will continue — even though... Business 14 Oct 2021 | 03:30
Vernon’s short-term rental policy to be clarified A single tenant in Vernon will not be able to lease a residence for more than 180 days, according to a proposed revision... Business 14 Oct 2021 | 03:07
Sparta High School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta school officials deny teacher suspension over book Students, alumni, and parents asked for the reinstatement of Kate Brennan, a Sparta High School English teacher allegedly... Local News 05 Oct 2021 | 04:13
‘I felt like I was just being attacked’: County increases spending on mosquito control The Sussex County Commissioners agreed to spend tens of thousands more to control the mosquitoes tormenting local residents.... Local News 01 Oct 2021 | 03:52
Woodbourne Park (Photo provided) High Point Midget Football and Cheer sees a chance to grow at Woodbourne Park High Point Midget Football and Cheer is in the market for a better field. Looking to move the program to Woodbourne Park,... Sports 01 Oct 2021 | 03:43
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
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
Playground may not be ready for Sussex Day dedication The dedication of Sussex Borough’s playground at the new T.J. Dunn Memorial Park is scheduled for Oct. 16. But Council President... Sports 17 Sep 2021 | 01:39
A compressor station, from Empower NJ's Tennessee Gas Pipeline Virtual Town Hall last year. Tennessee Gas finally shows up: This time, compressor expansion gets only praise After missing a meeting earlier in the summer, a Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. representative made it to the Sussex County Commissioners’... Local News 15 Sep 2021 | 06:58
(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
County establishes trails grant program Sussex County towns will have a new source of funds to develop recreational trails. A new trails grant program unanimously... Local News 20 Aug 2021 | 06:37
Vernon to allow three cannabis retailers The Vernon Township Council introduced a new ordinance allowing up to three cannabis retailers. The ordinance was introduced... Local News 20 Aug 2021 | 06:29
Sussex Borough to allow four commercial cannabis establishments The Sussex Borough Council unanimously approved the borough’s revised cannabis ordinance, which greenlights cannabis commerce... Local News 20 Aug 2021 | 06:20
County to pave 34 miles of road The Sussex County Commissioners on Aug. 11 awarded a contract for nearly $10.8 million to Riverview Paving for the county... Local News 17 Aug 2021 | 11:21
Proposal for professional skatepark design Pump track project awarded to design and construction firm for $150K The Vernon council on Aug. 10 unanimously awarded Spohn Ranch Inc. a $150,000 contract to build the township’s proposed bicycle... Sports 17 Aug 2021 | 10:22
