YMCA collects items for Benny’s Bodega through today The Sussex County YMCA is holding a “Stuff the Bus” donation drive through Friday, July 26 to benefit Benny’s Bodega in Newton.... Home 26 Jul 2024 | 08:16
Alden Crane Alden “Bo” J. Crane of Honesdale, Pa., passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his residence. He was 64. Born in Franklin... Obituaries 25 Jul 2024 | 11:48
The Cars & Guitars Party on Saturday, July 20 in Newton was a benefit for the Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Cars & Guitars Party Local News 23 Jul 2024 | 05:44
Gazebo removal blamed on bail reform The gazebo on the Newton Green was removed because it was the site of multiple crimes, Commissioner William Hayden told the... Local News 23 Jul 2024 | 10:23
The cast of ‘Alice by Heart,’ a musical that will be performed July 19-21 at Sussex County Community College. ‘Alice by Heart’ runs through today at SCCC The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Sussex County Community College (SCCC) will present its summer show, “Alice... Entertainment 21 Jul 2024 | 07:45
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, left, with former Vernon Mayor Howard Burrell. (Photo provided) Burrell among Hometown Heroes Former Vernon Mayor Howard Burrell and a group of health-care professionals in Newton Medical Center’s Emergency Department... Home 20 Jul 2024 | 12:12
Brianna Kimmel’s car after her accident on Philipsburg Road. (Photo by Brianna Kimmel) Danger on the roads We often blame outside elements for the cause of car accidents — snow, sharp turns, flooding — but according to our first... Evergreen 15 Jul 2024 | 09:46
Children may explore careers during Project Vacation at Project Self-Sufficiency. (Shutterstock, used with permission) Project Vacation starts today Children ages 4-8 may participate in Project Vacation from 9 a.m. to noon July 15-19 at Project Self-Sufficiency. With the... Local News 15 Jul 2024 | 07:22
From left, Brenden Lynch, Yasin Tabatabaee, Dylan Cotter and Evan Parker were the seniors on the Newton High School boys lacrosse team. (Photos by Jordan Short) Boys lacrosse team sets records The 2024 season will be remembered by all involved in the Newton High School boys lacrosse program - for all the right reasons.... Sports 14 Jul 2024 | 02:35
DDB Contracting of Newton completed the second phase of the multiphase renovation of Hilton’s DoubleTree in Syracuse, N.Y., in March. (Photos provided) 2nd generation running DDB Contracting DDB Contracting is a general construction business in Newton. It is run by Eric Albanese, son of Edward Albanese, who founded... Business 14 Jul 2024 | 02:04
The Saporito family donates backpacks to Project Self-Sufficiency. (Photo provided) Donations of new school supplies sought Project Self-Sufficiency is seeking donations of new school supplies for distribution to more than 500 children and teens... Local News 13 Jul 2024 | 07:28
Diaper drive collects supplies for charities The Knights of Columbus Don Bosco Council #7784 collected more than 6,000 diapers and 10,000 baby wipes during its annual... Home 12 Jul 2024 | 09:01
Open primaries to all voters Only 890,000 people (14%) voted in the June primaries - a 10%-11% drop from the already low participation in 2020 and 2016.... Letters to the Editor 10 Jul 2024 | 07:29
Stop using herbicides along roads I wrote a letter to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding the application of herbicides along our... Letters to the Editor 10 Jul 2024 | 07:20
Dennis Library in Newton. (File photo by Kathy Shwiff) Dennis Library renovations to proceed The state has approved changes in plans for renovating the Dennis Library in Newton, Jill Space, director of the Sussex County... Home 09 Jul 2024 | 12:42