(Image: freepik.com) Sussex County passes budget with 1.91 percent decrease The Sussex County Commissioners on March 24 unanimously introduced their budget for the 2021 fiscal year. The county’s $115.1... Local News 30 Mar 2021 | 10:37
Students invited to enter ‘Design a Pin Contest’ for veterans salute Sussex County students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are invited to submit a pin design expressing their support and appreciation... Local News 29 Mar 2021 | 03:27
(Photo provided) Forever in service to our community To the Editor: The events that have unfolded over this past year have dramatically impacted the world, our community, our... Letters to the Editor 23 Mar 2021 | 12:11
A Sussex County ballot drop box (File photo by Vera Olinski) Sussex County expands its board of elections Newton. The Sussex County Commissioners unanimously approved a request from the county board of elections to expand the board... Local News 18 Mar 2021 | 05:21
Joe Amato was a staple at the popular Friday night car cruises at the Newton McDonald's (Photos provided by Vincent DePeppo and Barbara Amato) Whatever happened to Joe Amato? Anyone venturing to impersonate the legendary Conway Twitty, member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rockabilly... Entertainment 23 Feb 2021 | 01:18
A line of cars behind several pallet loads of fluorescent bulbs (File photo by John Church) Sussex County sets schedule for recycling services Household Hazardous Waste Days June 5 and Nov. 6 Dispose of lead and oil-based paints, stains, thinners, pool chemicals, mercury,... Local News 08 Feb 2021 | 03:45
Snow measured 32 inches in the Vernon area, just shy of three feet (Photo by Janet Redyke) County workers tackle Winter Storm Orlena Winter Storm Orlena (Jan. 31-Feb. 2) left its mark on Sussex County, dumping more than 33 inches of snow, according to the... Local News 08 Feb 2021 | 03:20
(Bigstock photo) Connecticut man arrested for rash of tristate burglaries Patrick Ryan, 30, of Fairfield, Conn., was arrested Jan. 24 for a series of burglaries committed in the region over the past... Police & Fire 02 Feb 2021 | 04:51
Ballot drop box in front of Andover Municipal Building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Board of Elections thanks all who helped to make the mail-in vote of 2020 a success To the Editor: The Sussex County Board of Elections completed the last of its duties for last November 2020’s election just... Letters to the Editor 01 Feb 2021 | 02:36
Local police get FBI warning before inauguration Fallout from the recent assault on the United States Capitol continues, and local law enforcement agents have started to... Local News 15 Jan 2021 | 04:45
(Image: almumtazza-freepik.com) Sussex County to open Covid vaccination site A COVID-19 vaccination site will open on Thursday, Jan. 14, at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, located at 37 Plains Road Augusta.... Local News 11 Jan 2021 | 01:29
Bagpiper John Loggie tunes up before wreaths are placed (Photo by Janet Redyke) Wreaths across America honors veterans at gravesites White snow mingling with evergreen wreathes and red bows created a beautiful backdrop at Glenwood Cemetery, where the annual... Local News 28 Dec 2020 | 12:12
From left: Mayor Michael Lensak, Andover Twsp; Mayor Chris Carney, Frankford Township; Mayor Alex Rubenstein, Byram Township; Mayor Michael Francis, Hopatcong; Mayor Howard Burrell, Vernon Township; Mayor Stan Kula, Hardyston Twsp; Mayor Patricia Zdichocki, Stanhope; Mayor Jerry Murphy, Sparta Township (Photo provided) Thanks to all Sussex County mayors for their service during challenging times Editor’s note: Tammie Horsfield made the following statement earlier this month in presenting the Sussex County Economic... Letters to the Editor 24 Dec 2020 | 03:05
‘Stuff the Bus’ collects close to 60K pounds of food for residents in need Although 2020 has brought unusual circumstances to Sussex County, the generosity of residents remained strong, with more... Letters to the Editor 07 Dec 2020 | 05:32
Freeholder Herb Yardley (Facebook photo) I appreciate your votes and your confidence in me To the Editor: I want to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Sussex County for their continued support during... Letters to the Editor 07 Dec 2020 | 05:15