Local pharmacies to provide free Narcan Sparta. On September 24, 25, and 26, several local pharmacies will offer free Narcan, with no questions asked to anyone.... Local News 22 Sep 2020 | 04:02
Jonathan F. Volpe Jonathan F. Volpe Jonathan F. Volpe of Wayne Township, N.J., passed away peacefully on Wednesday Aug. 26, 2020, following a long illness, surrounded... Obituaries 22 Sep 2020 | 10:09
Dorothy Henry Library in Vernon (Chris Wyman/Dorothy Henry Library) Family activity kits are now available at all six library locations Family activity kits are now available at all six locations of the Sussex County Library System (SCLS). Each kit contains... Local News 21 Sep 2020 | 03:56
The Newton DMV line at 6 a.m. (Photo by Vera Olinski) Just another day (and night) at the DMV They arrived at the Department of Motor Vehicles in Newton around 5 a.m. Even Dunkin’ Donuts was closed. Some had arrived... Local News 15 Sep 2020 | 08:05
Marijuana use at a young age leads to cognitive impairments To the Editor: In Sussex County, the Coalition for Healthy & Safe Communities is committed to steadfast prevention efforts... Letters to the Editor 14 Sep 2020 | 06:27
Eugene R. (“Jamie”) McCarty Jr. Eugene R. (‘Jamie’) McCarty Jr. Eugene R. (“Jamie”) McCarty Jr., a lifelong resident of Newton, N.J., died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at Newton Medical Center.... Obituaries 14 Sep 2020 | 06:14
Mary Benziger Mary Benziger Mary (Cetta) Benziger of Newton, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, at Barnhill Care Center. She was 91. Mary... Obituaries 14 Sep 2020 | 06:10
Vincent Raymond Coniglione Sr. Vincent Raymond Coniglione Sr. Vincent Raymond Coniglione Sr. of Newton, N.J., died Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, at Newton Medical Center. He was 78. Vincent was... Obituaries 14 Sep 2020 | 06:09
Georgia Mae Boulanger Georgia Mae Boulanger of Newton, N.J., died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at Barn Hill Care Center in Newton. She was 103. Daughter... Obituaries 14 Sep 2020 | 06:08
A Monroe-Woodbury school bus, parked outside of the bus garage on Mine Road in Monroe, carries a sign asking for new drivers. Photo by Hanna Wickes. As schools open, districts take precautions to make the ride safe Schools across the country have had to adjust their operations in order to accommodate millions of students returning to... Local News 08 Sep 2020 | 03:56
“It’s a crazy time for all these brides”: Sue-Ann Hansen, event coordinator, said the Fairgrounds Conservatory offers tent and barn options for weddings on short notice. Hope springs eternal for restaurants as winter approaches The summer has been hot. It’s been humid. And to top it off, we’re in the midst of a pandemic. Area restaurant owner have... Business 03 Sep 2020 | 05:20
Sparta Middle School (sparta.org) Newton and Sparta schools delay the start of in-person classes Public schools in Newton and Sparta have delayed the start of in-person classes. The school year at both schools will start... Local News 01 Sep 2020 | 05:31
Letter against mail-in voting is an attempt to intimidate and suppress the vote To the Editor: Letter writer Gary Tucker has penned the most tone-deaf, insensitive letter I have ever read. He says mail-in... Letters to the Editor 28 Aug 2020 | 03:16
Jennifer Nunez, Horticulture Science (left), admires butterfly while Taylor Austin, Agriculture Business, takes a photo. (Photo provided) Pollinators find new safe space on campus With the switch to virtual learning, the Sussex County Community College campus was quiet this summer. but the agricultural... Local News 25 Aug 2020 | 07:16
The Merriam tennis court after repairs (Mary Rapuano) Merriam tennis court is playable once again Newton. Thank you for Mary Rapuno, who shared the news both that the Merriam Avenue tennis court was unusable because of... Sports 25 Aug 2020 | 06:47
