The Newton Library Association has offered the historic Dennis Library in Newton to the Sussex County for free because it no longer is able to maintain it. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) County not likely to accept Dennis Library The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners has not made a decision on the Dennis Library in Newton but other needs may... Home 18 Sep 2023 | 10:49
Council OKs park improvement design contract The Township Council approved a contract for design and engineering services for a dog park and improvements at C.O. Johnson... Local News 09 Sep 2023 | 08:17
Newton council approves curfew The Town Council unanimously approved an ordinance to impose a curfew on those younger than 18 during its meeting Aug. 21.... Local News 29 Aug 2023 | 09:16
Public hearing on proposed curfew tonight The Town Council introduced a proposed ordinance that would impose a curfew on those younger than 18 during a special meeting... Local News 21 Aug 2023 | 01:00
CA1 Customers at Mountain View Farmacy in Newfoundland order on electronic tablets by the display cases. It is the first state-licensed cannabis retailer to open in West Milford. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Cannabis retailer opens Mountain View Farmacy had a steady stream of customers as it celebrated its grand opening Sunday, July 30. The cannabis retailer,... Home 14 Aug 2023 | 02:50
Participants begin a 580-meter swim leaving from and returning to the Lindy’s Lake beach Sunday, Aug. 6. (Photo by John Caggiano) Going the distance Seventeen people participated in the first Lindy’s Lake Distance Swim on Sunday, Aug. 6. The event was one of the ways that... Home 09 Aug 2023 | 05:52
About 600 people took part in the Changing the Face of Addiction Walk on Saturday, Aug. 5 in Franklin. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Walk raises nearly $90,000 The ninth annual Changing the Face of Addiction Walk, held Saturday, Aug. 5 in Franklin, has raised nearly $90,000 for the... Home 09 Aug 2023 | 06:00
Municipal building financing on agenda tonight The Township Committee will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 1 to introduce a $9.7 million bond ordinance to finance... Local News 01 Aug 2023 | 04:03
Council OKs limits on cannabis firms The Town Council approved an ordinance limiting the number of cannabis retailers and businesses providing delivery of cannabis... Local News 15 Jul 2023 | 07:47
Members of the crowd dance at the Juneteenth celebration Monday, June 19 in Newton. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Celebrating Juneteenth The third annual Juneteenth celebration hosted by H3AL, a Black advocacy group based in Newton, was in Memory Park, next... Local News 21 Jun 2023 | 08:19
A drag performer known as Cookie Doe poses for a photo at the Pride Celebration on Saturday, June 10 in Newton. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Pride Celebration expands at new location Several hundred people were expected to attend an expanded Pride Celebration on Saturday, June 10 in Newton. In addition to... Local News 13 Jun 2023 | 09:01
The American and Sussex County flags are presented during a Salute to Veterans ceremony Sunday, May 21 at the High Point Monument. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Veterans honored at ceremony Speakers honored veterans - some very close to them - at the 11th annual A Salute to Veterans ceremony hosted by the Sussex... Home 25 May 2023 | 10:02
Sussex County Community College graduates line up at the commencement ceremony Wednesday, May 17. (Photos provided) ‘You got it,’ speaker tells SCCC graduates Faculty speaker Michael Hughes admitted that he had little advice to give the graduates at Sussex County Community College’s... Local News 24 May 2023 | 05:59
Sussex County commissioners OK $13.2M for capital projects The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved spending about $6.9 million for capital improvements at its meeting... Home 07 May 2023 | 01:26
Stanhope Mayor Patricia Zdichocki throws out a first pitch. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Opening day for Lakeland Little League Sports 25 Apr 2023 | 08:12
