Local business owner Sherri Cecchini drops off prom dresses at Project Self-Sufficiency’s ‘Sister-to-Sister’ Prom Shop. (Photo provided) Donations sought for Prom Shop Project Self-Sufficiency is seeking donations of new and gently used formal wear for display in the agency’s annual “Sister-to-Sister”... Local News 26 Jan 2023 | 01:21
Opening on Stanhope school board The Stanhope Board of Education is seeking a candidate who lives in the borough to fill a vacant seat. The person chosen... Local News 26 Jan 2023 | 12:04
Newton officials consider 5-year tax reassessment program The Town Council was asked to approve a five-year tax reassessment program rather than a revaluation at its meeting Monday,... Local News 27 Jan 2023 | 04:33
Kyle McHugh of Byram has been named to the fall President’s List at West Virginia University. Local students honored by colleges • Kyle McHugh of Byram has been named to the fall President’s List at West Virginia University in Morgantown. He is a sophomore... Local News 31 Jan 2023 | 08:01
Newton man sentenced to three years in prison Bryan Schmidt, 44, of Newton was sentenced to three years in state prison on Jan. 19. He pleaded guilty on Dec. 20 to third-degree... Local News 25 Jan 2023 | 08:18
Becky Carlson, executive director of the Center for Prevention & Counseling in Newton, plans to retire effective June 30. Center for Prevention & Counseling chief to retire Becky Carlson, executive director of the Center for Prevention & Counseling (CFPC) in Newton, plans to retire effective June... Local News 23 Jan 2023 | 07:08
Late registration at SCCC this week Sussex County Community College (SCCC) is holding late registration for the spring semester until Friday, Jan. 27. New students... Local News 24 Jan 2023 | 06:33
Fredon pre-K, kindergarten registration is Feb. 6-10 Fredon Township School will hold registration for pre-K and kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year Feb. 6-10. Parents may... Local News 21 Jan 2023 | 08:50
Kittatinny student wins Good Citizen Award Senior Riley Hough has received the Kittatinny Regional High School’s 2023 Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen... Local News 20 Jan 2023 | 10:25
Free family law seminar online tonight Project Self-Sufficiency will host an online family law seminar at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Participants will discuss child... Local News 26 Jan 2023 | 12:29
Newton Police Chief Steven VanNieuwland, left, speaks Jan. 17 in front of the municipal building. At center is Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5. (Photos courtesy of Rep. Josh Gottheimer) Towns to receive $1.3M for updated communications systems Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5, and local officials and first-responders said Newton, Sparta, Hardyston and Andover will receive... Local News 24 Jan 2023 | 09:59
The hens have finally started laying at Meadowburn Farm in Vernon, N.J. ( Jesse Clarke) Eggsplainer They cost more than twice as much at the store as they did last year. Local farmers have waiting lists and customer limits,... Local News 27 Jan 2023 | 04:25
A student learns phlebotomy techniques in the Medical Assistant program. (Photo courtesy of Sussex County Community College) SCCC adds 2 courses to Allied Health Program Sussex County Community College’s Allied Health Program is adding two three-credit courses that expand the program. The first... Local News 18 Jan 2023 | 05:58
On International Overdose Awareness Day, the town square in Newton was the site of a candlelight vigil and public walk-through remembrance display of memories of lives lost to overdose. (Photo by Ryan T.) Overdose deaths tail off as addiction rages on As fentanyl continues to cut its deadly swath through American communities, a declining number of deaths by overdose represents... Home 17 Jan 2023 | 02:50
Blood drive today at ShopRite in Byram, Monday in Franklin ShopRite of Byram/Stanhope will host a winter blood drive in honor of National Blood Donor Month from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday,... Local News 27 Jan 2023 | 04:44
