Sussex County Freeholder Director Sylvia Petillo (right), NJ State Senator Steve Oroho (second from right), and Fredon School District Chief School Administrator Matthew Beck (third from right) join Project Self-Sufficiency Board of Directors members, and Santa, at the kick-off of the Season of Hope Toy Drive. (Photo provided) Season of Hope Toy Drive kicks off, hampered by Covid The annual Season of Hope Toy Drive was recently launched by Project Self-Sufficiency and a consortium of businesses, schools,... Local News 05 Nov 2020 | 01:04
County supervisors oppose NJ’s updated sex education standards Sussex County’s board of supervisors unanimously opposed the State Board of Education’s revised sex education standards during... Local News 28 Sep 2020 | 07:51
The “Heroes Way” street naming on Aug. 13 in Newton (Photo provided) Street outside hospital named to honor COVID-19 heroes U.S. Rep. Congressman Josh Gottheimer helped name a street in Newton as “Heroes Way,” in honor of health care heroes at Newton... Local News 24 Aug 2020 | 03:28
Lake residents and businesses will be spared pain under new algal bloom index Last year, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) closed Lake Hopatcong and Greenwood Lake, among others,... Letters to the Editor 02 Jun 2020 | 07:33
Those showing up for tests are asked to use the Plotts Road entrance off Route 519 in Newton ( sussex.edu) Sussex County drive-through testing site opens Monday Registration is now open for a coronavirus drive-through testing center for Sussex County residents that will open at 9 a.m.... Local News 08 May 2020 | 09:53
Freeholder Anthony J. Fasano has called for the National Guard to protect vulnerable residents at Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center, which recently experienced mass deaths due to COVID-19. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) ( Ted Shaffrey / AP) Sussex County to get first testing site, freeholder requests National Guard protection New partnership works to get local testing site Sussex County is creating a drive-through coronavirus testing site in a parking... Local News 05 May 2020 | 11:04
Customers and employees alike are now required to wear face masks in New Jersey's essential businesses. COVID-19 update: Starting tonight, face masks must be worn in food markets Essential businesses throughout New Jersey must implement safety measures for their workers and customers starting at 8 p.m.... Local News 10 Apr 2020 | 05:42
Gottheimer, Sweeney, and Oroho announce their new bipartisan economic development plan for the Greater Highlands and Pinelands regions on Thursday in Lafayette Township. ( U.S. Rep. Gottheimer) Growing Greater Highlands A new plan for boosting business, economic growth, and reducing taxes was revealed this week. On Thursday, U.S. Congressman... Home 20 Feb 2020 | 03:55
Oroho measure signed by governor Legislation sponsored by State Sens. Steven Oroho and Senator Troy Singleton, which would prohibit a person from contracting... Local News 07 Feb 2020 | 02:57
Suicide prevention bill becomes law Senator Steven Oroho’s legislation to help prevent suicides by members of the law enforcement community was signed into law.... Local News 07 Feb 2020 | 01:06
Mayor George Hutnick discusses a round table Ogdensburg hosted with JCP&L. ( PHOTO: VERA OLINSKI) Ogdensburg discusses storm response Mayor George Hutnick reported to the Ogdensburg Council on Jan. 27, that Ogdensburg had hosted a round table with the President... Local News 03 Feb 2020 | 04:08
Governor signs food-hub bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation, sponsored by Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths, establishing food hubs to strengthen... Local News 24 Jan 2020 | 01:35
Workers to lose hundreds from paychecks this year to fund Murphy’s progressive agenda Senator Steve Oroho warned New Jersey workers that they should expect smaller paychecks in the New Year due to the governor’s... Columns 24 Jan 2020 | 01:05
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
U.S. Rep. Gottheimer speaks about continued threats from Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) on New Jersey’s environment, economy, eco-tourism, and the safety of our families. ( U.S. Rep. Gottheimer) Gottheimer, Greenwood Lake Commission call for emergency investment to combat HABs On Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) sounded the alarm on Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) continuing... Local News 23 Jan 2020 | 04:54
