James J. McDowell James (Jim) J. McDowell of Sparta (Lake Mohawk), N.J., passed peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020, at Karen Ann Quinlan... Milestones 29 Mar 2020 | 03:09
Family Help Hotlines available in NJ New Jersey reminds residents of hotlines available to residents while the state navigates its way through the novel coronavirus... Police & Fire 22 Mar 2020 | 04:24
Darryl S. Manthey Darryl S. Manthey, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at his residence. Born in Neptune Beach, Florida, Darryl... Obituaries 13 Mar 2020 | 03:54
Frozen apples in the Pennings' orchard following an ice storm. ( Photo provided) Local voices on climate change: 'You cannot deny it' If you don't believe in climate change, ask the farmer who never saw his father lose a crop to hail but has lost his own... Local News 13 Mar 2020 | 10:50
Empty shelves where hand sanitizer once stood. ( Photos by Pamela Chergotis) Amid hand sanitizer shortage, pharmacists emphasize hygiene If the continuing news coverage of the novel coronavirus has you thinking about stocking up on hand sanitizer or face masks,... Local News 04 Mar 2020 | 01:45
Sussex County Prosecutor's Office Feb. 27 Vincent Scardino, Jr., 49, of Newton, was sentenced to two years of probation and 180 days in the county jail. He... Police & Fire 03 Mar 2020 | 01:18
The formal ceremony of retired flags takes place at the veteran’s cemetery in Sparta. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Cemetery hosts flag retirement The seventh annual American flag retirement ceremony was held on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Northern New Jersey Veteran’s Memorial... Local News 28 Feb 2020 | 03:52
Karen B. Toepper Karen B. Toepper of Sparta, NJ, passed away after a hard battle with Cancer, on February 16, 2020. She leaves behind her... Obituaries 18 Feb 2020 | 05:02
Alexander William Mutz Alexander William Mutz, 23 years old, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ. Born... Obituaries 10 Feb 2020 | 03:20
Three Oroho-sponsored bills become law Three legislative initiatives sponsored by Senator Steven Oroho (R-Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Morris) were recently signed... Local News 24 Jan 2020 | 01:28
Long-term housing bill signed into law Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill, sponsored by Assemblyman Hal Wirths, to allow municipalities to accept payment-in-lieu-of-taxes... Local News 24 Jan 2020 | 12:58
Walter Joseph Mezger Walter Joseph Mezger Walter Joseph Mezger of Dingmans Ferry, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port... Obituaries 14 Jan 2020 | 08:21
New year, new vision The Main Library, 125 Morris Turnpike in Frankford, will host Create Your Vision for the New Year on Saturday, Jan. 11 at... Local News 27 Dec 2019 | 02:22
Low-income housing measure passes The Assembly voted 77-0 to advance a bill , sponsored by Assemblyman Hal Wirths to allow municipalities to accept payment-in-lieu-of-taxes... Local News 23 Dec 2019 | 02:19
Henrietta Crane Henrietta “Aunt Pix" Crane, age 95, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 at Newton Medical Center. Born in the... Obituaries 19 Dec 2019 | 02:31
