Newton recently joined other municipalities in Sussex County in hiring an in-house mechanic for fleet vehicle and DPW equipment maintenance and repair after choosing not to renew a contract with an independent repair shop. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) What’s driving mechanics away? A nationwide shortage of auto technicians is impacting our region, leading to a need for increased in-house municipal services,... Local News 27 Nov 2024 | 11:28
Andrew J. Dougan. ( Photo courtesy the Pike County District Attorney’s Office) Tamiment man convicted of child sexual abuse Pike County District Attorney District Attorney Ray Tonkin announced a guilty verdict after a two-day jury trial in the Pike... Police & Fire 30 Jan 2024 | 01:34
Sneaking into Wendy Stamer’s Sparta, NJ, birdfeeder. Locals bear with local bears In a survey of 550 readers, 91% responded that they’ve spotted at least one bear around town this year. Bears where? Readers... Local News 12 Aug 2022 | 02:09
SCCC Dean’s List, Spring 2022 Sussex County Community College recently announced the 420 students who showed the academic achievement required to make... Honor Roll/Dean's List 16 Jun 2022 | 09:50
From left: Cassandra Barckett of Pompton Lakes, Jake Jackson of Washington, and Julia Kadar of Sparta star in North Star Theater Company’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (Photo: Linda Kadar, North Star Theater Company) North Star Theater presents ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ on two weekends, two venues North Star Theater Company presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on two weekends and in two venues: Jan.... Entertainment 10 Jan 2022 | 03:29
Three-bedroom is located in serene Forest Lakes setting This stunner of a home in Forest Lakes South is dressed and ready to be sold. Here’s a three-bedroom, three full-bath home... Business 01 Nov 2021 | 04:02
The 501st Legion, The Northeast Remnant, will make an appearance at the Wantage Day Fall Festival (501stner.com) Welcome the fall with these local festivals Wantage Day Fall Festival The Wantage Day Fall Festival will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Woodbourne Park.... Entertainment 04 Oct 2021 | 05:12
New York City firefighters work near the area known as Ground Zero after the collapse of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. 9/11 inspired a revolution in emergency services It is hard to believe that 20 years have passed since four passenger airliners, commandeered by terrorists, plunged into... Local News 10 Sep 2021 | 05:26
A retail dispensary next in Portland, Maine. Five minutes after it opened on a recent Sunday morning, a dozen customers were inside, shopping. ( Becca Tucker) Do we want a bud shop in our town? Now that recreational marijuana is the law of the land in five states from New Jersey to Maine, towns and villages across... Home 20 Aug 2021 | 10:36
I would like to know if my vote was part of an honest process To the Editor: Reference is made to the letter from Mr. Wayne Daniels that appeared in the July 29th edition of the Township... Letters to the Editor 02 Aug 2021 | 04:46
(byrampd.prg) Byram Police arrest Lackawaxen man Lackawaxen. On May 23, the Byram Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a possible intoxicated... Police & Fire 09 Jun 2021 | 12:09
Follow the science To the Editor: “Follow the science “ seems to be some rallying call to get the “shot” but in reality the “science” is not... Letters to the Editor 07 Jun 2021 | 05:33
Byram to hold June 15 public hearing on cannabis commerce ban In a 4-1 vote, the Byram council introduced an ordinance prohibiting all cannabis business in the township. Mayor Alexander... Business 18 May 2021 | 07:08
Why I had the shot To the Editor: Regarding the letter “Why I won’t have the shot,” we all have the legal right to refuse the Covid-19 vaccine... Letters to the Editor 10 May 2021 | 06:22
Joe Amato as Hank Williams Jr. I have fond memories of Joe Amato To the Editor: Thank you for the article, “Whatever happened to Joe Amato?” in last week’s edition. So sorry to hear of his... Letters to the Editor 01 Mar 2021 | 06:32
