State Assemblyman Hal Wirths speaks as U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, left, Vernon Township Council President Harry Shortway and Mayor Howard Burrell look on during a visit to the Silver Spruce Dr. dump site. Wirths announced recently that he will retire at the end of his term. ( PHOTO: MIKE ZUMMO) Wirths to retire at end of term Assemblyman Hal Wirths ), the Assembly Republican Budget Officer, announced today that he will not be a candidate for re-election... Local News 18 Nov 2022 | 12:33
New Jersey plans to reinstate bear hunt To protect public safety and support a healthy wildlife population, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that the New Jersey Fish... Local News 11 Nov 2022 | 12:46
Franklinite: Thank the kids for making it the state metal We are witness to history in the making for Sussex County, New Jersey. Franklinite, from the Franklin area, may become the... Columns 24 Oct 2022 | 11:47
Participants march in support of addiction recovery, 2021. 8th Annual Changing the Face of Addiction Walk set for August 6 The Center for Prevention & Counseling invites the public to attend the eighth annual Changing the Face of Addiction Walk... News 26 Jul 2022 | 10:58
Maverick Brendli was recognized for his Eagle Scout accomplishments at the May 23 Vernon Township Council meeting. With Maverick, from left to right, are Councilman Brian Lynch, Councilwoman Natalie Buccieri, Council President Patrick Rizzuto, James Brendli, Maverick Brendli, April Brendli, Senator Steve Oroho, and Historical Society Trustee Rich Carson. ( Vernon Township Historical Society) Vernon Eagle Scout Maverick Brendli applauded for highlighting town’s scenic byway State Senator Steve Oroho attended the May 23 Vernon Township Council meeting to recognize Vernon Eagle Scout Maverick Brendli... Local News 17 Jun 2022 | 10:49
NJ weighs easing property tax bills for 1.8M owners, renters (AP) The number of New Jersey residents getting property tax relief would nearly quadruple to almost 2 million people under... Local News 04 Mar 2022 | 05:22
Byram Township municipal building (File photo by Vera Olinski) Byram council complains about state mismanagement and overreach The Byram Township Council expressed displeasure with the New Jersey state government at its Dec. 7 meeting, especially pension... Local News 14 Dec 2021 | 08:33
Also in attendance were New Jersey Assemblyman Hal Wirths, New Jersey Assemblyman Kevin Rooney and New Jersey State Senator Steve Oroho pictured here with Kelsey Grammer and Chris Mulvihill of Crystal Springs Resort. Photo provided. Actor Kelsey Grammer boosts his brew at Crystal Springs Crystal Springs Resort hosted a special event at its clubhouse on Dec. 11, when six-time Emmy Award-winning Kelsey Grammer... Entertainment 13 Dec 2021 | 03:56
Corruption in the Sussex County GOP must be investigated Editor’s note: For a response to the statement below, please see “Sussex County Democrats are the ones spreading misinformation... Letters to the Editor 15 Nov 2021 | 10:34
From left: Senator Steve Oroho, Assemblyman Hal Wirths, Sgt. Joe Imperatrice, Sheriff Mike Strada, and Frank Pallotta (Photos provided) Sussex County GOP to host Blue Lives Matter dinner Lafayette. Members of the public are invited to join the Sussex County GOP’s Blue Lives Matter dinner honoring the police... Police & Fire 19 Sep 2021 | 03:05
The many lies of Michael Schnackenberg, spokesman for the Sussex Dems To the Editor: The Sussex County Democrats are using addiction as a political hit piece through their spokesman Michael Schnackenberg.... Letters to the Editor 13 Sep 2021 | 06:17
Oroho, Space and Wirths: Parents should decide if kids wear masks to school Senator Steve Oroho and Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths chided Governor Murphy’s decision to make masks mandatory... Letters to the Editor 16 Aug 2021 | 07:08
Oroho, Space and Wirths: Murphy, DEP playing divisive politics by ending bear hunt Senator Steve Oroho and Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths criticized the announcement by Gov. Phil Murphy’s Department... Letters to the Editor 22 Jul 2021 | 02:16
How Senator Oroho can use tax revenue efficiently To the Editor: Senator Oroho has the daunting task of correcting the financial mess brought about by the Whitman administration... Letters to the Editor 18 Jul 2021 | 08:57
U.S. Rep. Gottheimer was joined by Chocolate Goat store co-owners Jennifer Koza-Todaro and Stephanie Koza-Austin, Governor Phil Murphy, Senator Steve Oroho (LD 24), Assemblyman Parker Space (LD 24), Sussex County Commissioner Director Dawn Fantasia, Frelinghuysen Mayor Christopher Stracco, Hope Mayor Timothy McDonough, Blairstown Mayor Robert Moorhead, Belvidere Mayor Joseph Kennedy, Hardwick Mayor Kevin Duffy, Sussex Mayor Edward Meyer, and Sussex County Administrator Gregory Poff (Photo provided) Millions clawed back to improve broadband According to American Community Survey data spanning 2015 through 2019, there are towns in the Fifth Congressional District... Local News 21 May 2021 | 07:29
