Boat shrink wrap recycling program returns A free boat shrink wrap recycling program is returning this spring, offering area boaters a convenient way to dispose of... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 01:15
Sussex commissioners honor longtime employee The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners recognized a longtime county employee and issued two proclamations during... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 12:58
From left, Heather Sandford, NJDAR State Chair of American History; Vanessa Gordon, grade 7; Chapter Winner and 2nd place NJ State grade 7 winner; Catherine Jennings, Sparta Middle School Outstanding Teacher of American History; Shea Gallagher, Grade 6 Chapter Winner; Serena Petillo, Grade 5 Chapter Winner, 2nd place New Jersey State grade 5 Winner; Allyn Perry, Chinkchewunska Chapter Chair Essay contest and Teacher of the Year contest. Not Pictured: Seark Winter, Grade 8 Chapter winner. ( Photo submitted) DAR chapter honors student writers, teacher at education reception The Chinkchewunska Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently hosted an education reception... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 12:34
Miguel Ceballos of Newton poses on his e-bike. ( Photo: Ximena Malpica) New state e-bike laws to be enforced starting July 20 A new New Jersey state law which goes into effect July 20 requires e-bike riders to carry insurance and register with the... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 12:24
From left, Lillian Gallant (Kittatinny Regional High School), Keira Graham (Sussex County Technical School), Hayden Kopco (Sparta High School), Anthony Peluso (Wallkill Valley Regional High School), Zoe Mills (Newton High School), Mila Valentin (Pope John XXIII Regional High School); Halle Williamson (Veritas Christian Academy) and Sally Burns, Good Citizens Award Chapter Chair. ( Photo submitted) DAR chapter honors 10 Sussex County seniors with Good Citizen Award The Chinkchewunska Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored 10 Sussex County high school seniors... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 12:15
Standing, Dr. Wartyna Davis, WPU Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Dr. Anthony Bowrin, WPU Dean of the Cotsakos College of Business; Nancy Gallo, SCCC Associate Vice-President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Josh Powers, WPU Provost; Dr. Djanna Hill, WPU Associate Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; and Dr. Venkat Sharma, WPU Dean of the College of Science and Health; seated: Dr. Cory Homer, SCCC President, and Dr. Richard Helldobler, WPU President. ( Photo submitted) SCCC, William Paterson University sign transfer agreement Sussex County Community College announced April 8 that it has signed an articulation agreement with William Paterson University,... Local News 16 Apr 2026 | 03:05
SantaCon attendees in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) Hewitt SantaCon organizer charged with wire fraud Hewitt, N.J. resident Stefan Pildes was arrested Wednesday, April 15 in Manhattan and charged with one count of wire fraud,... Local News 15 Apr 2026 | 03:20
The township of Stillwater honored those involved, including Office of Emergency Management Lisa Chammings, Hound Hunters of New Jersey, town of Newton Animal Control Officers, Wantage Township Animal Control, the New Jersey state police, the Sussex County Sheriff's Dept. and Office of Emergency Management and the Stillwater Fire Dept. in a recent rescue of dogs that were dumped in the township. ( Photo submitted) Honored for rescue efforts Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 01:32
Sussex County Library System to launch seed library The Sussex County Library System announced plans to introduce a seed library at its Louise Childs Branch, expanding access... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 01:23
The team reviewing the artifacts are standing: Jim Kotcho, Tony Lombardo, Bill Sandy and Everett Conklin; seated: Kalee McCloud and Karen Nelson. ( Photo submitted) Partnership transforms Native American collection into research, education resource A collaborative effort between the Sterling Hill Mining Museum and Sussex County Community College is turning a private collection... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 11:25
Newton. Historical society to host spring luncheon fundraiser The Sussex County Historical Society will host its Spring Luncheon Fundraiser at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at Christ Episcopal... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 10:56
A car accident in Barry Lakes, NJ took out two telephone poles in January, leaving hundreds of Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative customers in the dark. Along with increasing weather-related disasters, car-pole accidents are on the rise. Photo provided Power bills surge, leaving households scrambling to cope – while outages are on the rise Key Takeaways 1. The energy needs of data centers – and the new infrastructure they require – are major culprits in electrical... Evergreen 13 Apr 2026 | 04:24
Stanhope seniors group to meet April 23 with author as guest speaker The Stanhope Borough Senior Citizens will meet Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the American Legion Musconetcong Post #278. Doors... Local News 10 Apr 2026 | 03:04
State designates Byram school district as high-performing The New Jersey Department of Education has designated the Byram School District as a High-Performing District, marking a... Local News 10 Apr 2026 | 03:00
Space backs bill to boost school aid in Highlands, Pinelands districts State Sen. Parker Space announced he is supporting new legislation aimed at providing financial relief to school districts... Local News 10 Apr 2026 | 12:44
