Transmission rate ‘setting off alarms’ After a June lull, coronavirus cases are creeping up again in Sussex County, even as the number of deaths has flatted (see... Local News 03 Aug 2020 | 04:10
The Vernon Municipal Center on Church Street Vernon employee tests positive for the coronavirus A Vernon municipal employee has tested positive for the coronavirus. Mayor Howard Burrell said she called the mayor’s office... Local News 28 Jul 2020 | 12:37
Truckers saved the world During the pandemic, truck drivers saved the world. It doesn’t matter how much food is at the farm. If that food can’t get... Letters to the Editor 21 Jul 2020 | 11:08
The masked runners: Members of the Kittatinny Regional High School Cross Country Team wear masks while discussing the day's workout. Masks are required at all practices except when teams are socially distancing. (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Some call ‘foul’ on fall sports push back The “Return to Play” blueprint for the fall season recently released by the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association... Local News 20 Jul 2020 | 04:23
Murphy: If you can’t distance outside, you must wear a mask (AP) Face masks will now be required outdoors in New Jersey when social distancing is not possible in order to prevent the... Local News 13 Jul 2020 | 02:00
New Jersey’s true heroes To the Editor: New Jersey’s healthcare workers have been working tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 crisis.However, three... Local News 30 Jun 2020 | 10:03
Most people at a recent rally in Milford, Pa., to support the police eschewed masks (Photo by Ken Hubeny Sr.) A little scrap of fabric, a growing division Most people have by now made a mask part of their daily uniform, out of a sense of civic duty, a requirement of their job,... Local News 25 Jun 2020 | 06:10
Be sure to thank supermarket employees We see lawn signs and newspaper articles thanking health care workers and first responders for all they do. This show of... Letters to the Editor 22 Jun 2020 | 04:53
Since May 28, Sussex County has reported 87 infections, with 28 of those prior cases. In that same time frame, 36 deaths in Sussex County were reported, with 16 of those deaths prior cases. Coronavirus cases are still being reported daily in Sussex County New cases of coronavirus are still being reported daily by the Sussex County health department. Covid Act Now says the coronavirus... Local News 16 Jun 2020 | 12:37
A coronavirus poem We live in a scary world today It’s different than before No more hugs kissing Our happiness gone away Like never before The virus... Letters to the Editor 16 Jun 2020 | 10:40
Hazel Price Doty My mom is more than a number To the Editor: In the NJ Herald on Mother’s Day my mother was a number, a statistic. Sussex County’s coronavirus death number... Letters to the Editor 16 Jun 2020 | 09:52
Jose Garces (Photo provided) Medispa to re-open Friday, offering antibody test Many small businesses are waiting fervently for Gov. Phil Murphy to move forward with his reopening plan. Others have been... Business 02 Jun 2020 | 11:21
Renee Burns spent a long spring training weekend with her West Milford High School lacrosse team in Florida this spring, before the season was canceled. She is headed to Monmouth University, where freshman orientation is still planned for early September. ( WMLAX) Roll with it 101: College-bound seniors ponder their future Isabella Sergent, a senior at Sparta High School, already has her roommate picked out and knows where she’ll be dorming when... Local News 28 May 2020 | 03:04
Beware of barbecue bugs To the Editor: There is good news from COVID-19 for this Memorial Day. We won't be getting stuck in traffic jams. And, the... Letters to the Editor 27 May 2020 | 12:47
Make sure your face mask has a good fit I’ve spent a lifetime as an occupational health professional in industries where heavy-duty masks are often required. Lately... Letters to the Editor 27 May 2020 | 12:44
