West Milford schools to get $1.3M from state The West Milford Township School District will receive more than $1.3 million in stabilization aid from the state budget,... Home 25 Dec 2022 | 10:57
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5, speaks outside Zufall Health Centers in Newton on Dec. 20. ( Photo courtesy of Rep. Josh Gottheimer,) Zufall Health Centers to receive $314,500 in federal funds Zufall Health Centers will receive $314,500 in federal funds to benefit its pharmaceutical-delivery program and pop-up vaccination... Local News 24 Dec 2022 | 11:10
Heather and John Prutzman, mother and stepfather of organ and tissue donor Joseph ‘Joey’ C. Savage IV, stand behind a floragraph tribute to him that will be featured on the 2023 Donate Life Rose Parade float during the 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 2. ( Photo courtesy of NJ Sharing Network) Fredon man to be remembered in 2023 Rose Parade The memory of Joseph “Joey” C. Savage IV will be honored in the 2023 Rose Parade on Monday, Jan. 2 in Pasadena, Calif. Family... Home 22 Dec 2022 | 11:12
Lou and Sherri Cecchini and their staff members at Off Shore Marine in Branchville arrive Dec. 14 with a boatload of toys for Project Self-Sufficiency in Newton. The great room at the nonprofit is transformed into a toy shop each holiday season so those less fortunate can pick out toys for their children. ( Photo by Laurie Gordon) Boat filled with toys docks at Project Self-Sufficiency Sherri and Lou Cecchini, owners and general managers of Off Shore Marine in Branchville, have been collecting and donating... Local News 19 Dec 2022 | 12:27
People place wreaths on the graves of veterans after the ceremony Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Sparta. ( Photo by Chris Wyman) 300 help place wreaths at cemetery in Sparta The annual Wreaths Across America ceremony took place Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery... Home 20 Dec 2022 | 08:51
Rep. Josh Gottheimer presented awards to Fifth District Hometown Heroes on Friday, Dec. 16 at the Fair Lawn Recreation Center. ( (Photo courtesy of Rep. Josh Gottheimer)) Hamburg, Vernon residents honored as Hometown Heroes Two Sussex County men were among those who received Fifth District Hometown Heroes Awards from Rep. Josh Gottheimer on Dec.... Home 18 Dec 2022 | 06:48
114 bears killed in state hunt The state black bear hunt concluded Saturday, Dec. 17 with 114 bears killed, including 59 in Sussex County. Thirty bears were... Home 15 Dec 2022 | 10:31
1st Sgt. Brian Dillon of the 2nd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment at Picatinny Arsenal poses with the Honorable William J. McGovern III, retired from the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice (JSC). McGovern was instrumental to the success of the Sussex County Marine Corps League’s annual Toys for Tots collection at the Sussex County Bar Association’s holiday gala. ( Photo courtesy of Sussex County Bar Association) Lawyers’ group contributes to Toys for Tots The Sussex County Bar Association held its annual holiday gala Friday, Dec. 2 at SkyView Golf Club in Sparta. The association... Home 15 Dec 2022 | 06:24
Angelique Alcantara is a junior at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. (Photo provided) Fredon student chosen as college Justice Research Fellow A Fredon woman studying at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), has been selected to be one of the inaugural Justice... Home 15 Dec 2022 | 02:35
Brandon Kroen, 3, of Ogdensburg talks to Santa at the Sparta Station during the Operation Toy Train event Saturday, Dec. 10. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Operation Toy Train picks up loads in Sparta, Vernon After collecting about $7,500 in donations, members of the Warlocks motorcycle club went shopping Saturday, Dec. 3 at Wal-Mart.... Home 20 Dec 2022 | 11:45
Cynthia Rock of the Wallkill Valley Municipal Alliance was named the 2022 Sussex County Municipal Alliance Volunteer of the Year. At right is Nick Kapetanakis of the county Division of Community and Youth Services. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Municipal Alliance Volunteer of Year chosen Cynthia Rock of Hardyston was honored as the 2022 Sussex County Municipal Alliance Volunteer of the Year at the Dec. 14 meeting... Home 16 Dec 2022 | 06:35
County employee Steven Masnaghetti, right, speaks at the Sussex County Commissioners meeting Dec. 14 in Newton. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Sussex County union leader says employees in crisis Sussex County employees are paid $10,000 to $15,000 less than workers in similar jobs in other counties and towns, a Road... Home 27 Dec 2022 | 09:33
Skiers take to the slopes on Sunday, Dec. 18, opening day of the season at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon. ( Photo courtesy of Mountain Creek Resort) Mountain Creek Resort reopens Mountain Creek Resort, the largest ski area in the region, reopened for the 2022-23 winter season on Dec. 18. Hours are 9... Home 20 Dec 2022 | 01:05
Andover Township Police Chief Eric Danielson, left, treasurer of the Sussex County Association of Chiefs of Police, speaks at the organization’s 50th anniversary celebration dinner Thursday, Dec 8 at the Mohawk House in Sparta. At right is the group’s president, Vernon Township Police Chief Daniel Young. ( Photo by Mandy Coriston) County police chiefs’ group celebrates 50 years, honors founder The Sussex County Association of Chiefs of Police (SCACOP) celebrated the organization’s 50th anniversary Thursday night,... Home 12 Dec 2022 | 11:19
UPDATE: Stanhope school referendum passes Voters approved a $6 million bond referendum to finance improvements in the Stanhope School District on Tuesday, Dec. 13.... Local News 13 Dec 2022 | 09:24
