Emily Buan (Photo provided) Emily Buan wins Daughter of the American Revolution Award Newton. Emily Buan is Kittatinny Regional High School’s winner of Daughter of the American Revolution 2021 Award. Emily will... Local News 22 Nov 2021 | 04:58
Sussex County Democrats are the ones spreading misinformation and fear-mongering Dear Sussex County Democratic Committee, My name is Nick D’Agostino and I am writing to set the record straight. On November... Letters to the Editor 15 Nov 2021 | 10:30
We asked the town and county candidates: What are the most pressing issues, and how would you handle them? The Township Journal asked the candidates in competitive races for Sussex County County commissioner, Byram Township mayor... Local News 28 Oct 2021 | 06:26
Dr. Gabby Catania at work with her rescue cat, Pickles, who has become “our mascot” at The Animal Hospital of Sussex County, according to business owner Dr. Ted Spinks. Allowing employees to bring their pets to work is one way his practice tries to help lower employees’ stress levels. (Photo provided) Local veterinarians are ‘overworked and overwhelmed’ Franklin, N.J., resident Lisa Kisch adopted her hound mix, Rosie, from a kill shelter last spring, she said, “not realizing... Local News 25 Oct 2021 | 02:20
Sussex County holds flu clinics The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Public Health Nursing, is sponsoring flu clinics this... Local News 18 Oct 2021 | 04:52
Students’ body-mass data collected from schools throughout Sussex County Sussex County will be starting another health needs assessment for students. Alma Dhuyvetter, the wellness director at the... Local News 14 Oct 2021 | 03:03
Independent serves local readers In the recent Independent, we read how Pope John High School had honored those who died on 9/11. There was in the area a flag... Letters to the Editor 24 Sep 2021 | 02:31
Mosquitos detected with West Nile Virus in Stanhope Borough Administrator Brian McNeilly reported, at the Stanhope Council meeting, Sept. 14, that mosquitoes were detected with... Local News 21 Sep 2021 | 03:33
From left, are Cole Weekley (Wallkill Valley), Nick Molina (Lenape Valley), Jacob Mafaro (Kittatinny) and Ryan Marshall (Sussex Tech) are members of the new Sussex County Community College football team. ( PHOTO SUBMITTED) Sussex County Community College football enters second season When Sussex County Community College first decided to initiate a football program the expectations were modest. In preparation... Local News 24 Aug 2021 | 05:05
Edith Lynch (Photo provided) Sussex County YMCA names associate director Sussex County YMCA Membership Director Edith Lynch has been named Associate Executive Director, responsible for leading the... Local News 23 Aug 2021 | 12:47
Visiting Nurse Association thanks you To the Editor: The Covid-19 pandemic has required all of us to rise above unexpected challenges. With the help of many, that’s... Letters to the Editor 22 Aug 2021 | 07:15
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
Blame the pandemic: Living is much more expensive than it was two years ago COVID-19 has changed the landscape. And in doing so, it has affected the most basic of necessities - food, housing, fuel.... Home 20 Aug 2021 | 02:44
A retail dispensary next in Portland, Maine. Five minutes after it opened on a recent Sunday morning, a dozen customers were inside, shopping. ( Becca Tucker) Do we want a bud shop in our town? Now that recreational marijuana is the law of the land in five states from New Jersey to Maine, towns and villages across... Home 20 Aug 2021 | 10:36
Oroho, Space and Wirths: Parents should decide if kids wear masks to school Senator Steve Oroho and Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths chided Governor Murphy’s decision to make masks mandatory... Letters to the Editor 16 Aug 2021 | 07:08
