On International Overdose Awareness Day, the town square in Newton was the site of a candlelight vigil and public walk-through remembrance display of memories of lives lost to overdose. (Photo by Ryan T.) Overdose deaths tail off as addiction rages on As fentanyl continues to cut its deadly swath through American communities, a declining number of deaths by overdose represents... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 02:50
‘Get Connected’ is for people ages 16-25 in Sussex and Warren counties who are facing social, emotional and/or behavioral challenges. (Photo provided) Pass It Along’s ‘Get Connected’ program open for enrollment Pass It Along is accepting referrals for its signature “Get Connected” program. The 10-week program provides support to teenagers... Local News 15 Jan 2023 | 09:08
From left are Peggy Van Ginneken, Amanda Sanders, Holly Romahn and Dave Lenz. (Photo provided) Hardyston schools staff honored The Hardyston Board of Education honored teachers Amanda Sanders and Holly Romahn, secretary Peggy Van Ginneken and custodian... Local News 16 Jan 2023 | 03:11
Hardyston Elementary School (File photo by Laura Marchese) Kindergarten registration is this week Hardyston Elementary School will hold registration for kindergarten from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 23-27 and from 6 to 8 p.m.... Local News 22 Jan 2023 | 09:54
Volunteers from Fairview Lake YMCA help repair the roof. (Photos provided by Liz Pattermann) Neighbors, community come together to help woman He easily could have looked the other way, but John Rosa chose not to. He had noticed that his neighbor across the street... Local News 22 Jan 2023 | 12:41
The Hardyston Board of Education meets Jan. 3. Van Ginneken, Hoffman to lead Hardyston school board Hardyston Board of Education members Ron Hoffman and Dave Van Ginneken exchanged their roles of board president and vice... Local News 10 Jan 2023 | 01:09
Sussex County YMCA hosts open house today Residents are invited to a membership and summer camp open house from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 at the Sussex County... Local News 15 Jan 2023 | 10:21
Dispose of rechargeable batteries safely While they may not power your devices anymore, used batteries can contain a residual charge that could create a potential... Local News 09 Jan 2023 | 09:20
Lottery ticket worth $26,281 sold in Franklin Brick & Brew in Franklin has been selling New Jersey Lottery tickets in the downstairs bar area for about two years. Many... Local News 09 Jan 2023 | 02:09
Capturing 2022 in snapshots JANUARY • • • • • • • • • • FEBRUARY • • • • • • • • • • MARCH • • • • • • • • • • APRIL • • • • • • • • • • MAY • • • • • • • •... Local News 05 Jan 2023 | 05:03
Beth Quinn with her granddaughter Devon when she was seven years old. Quinn’s New Year’s resolution is to be more like Devon, now 15, in 2023. Photo provided. Readers’ resolutions...for others Last week, when readers were asked to make a new year’s resolution for someone else, I figured – wow! – here’s an opportunity... Local News 05 Jan 2023 | 03:41
Franklin Councilman Concetto Formica is sworn in to a new term by state Sen. Steven Oroho, right, during the annual reorganization meeting Sunday, Jan. 1. Standing with him are his wife, Bobbi, and children AnnaMaria and Vincenzo. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Franklin mayor outlines goals for 2023 Mayor John Sowden listed priorities for Franklin officials during the borough’s 110th annual mayor and council reorganization... Local News 05 Jan 2023 | 10:01
Hikers start off on the First Day Challenge Hike on Sunday, Jan. 1 in High Point State Park. 100 start new year with High Point hike About 100 people turned out Sunday morning, Jan. 1 for a 5.8-mile hike through High Point State Park in Montague. John Rovetto,... Local News 07 Jan 2023 | 03:40
Hamburg Mayor Paul Marino, left, who has held that post for 22 years, receives a plaque from his successor, Richard Krasnomowitz, at the Dec. 5 meeting of the mayor and council. Marino did not run for re-election. Krasnomowitz will be sworn in at the annual reorganization meeting Jan. 4. (Photo provided) Outgoing Hamburg mayor honored Local News 27 Dec 2022 | 02:02
A sign in the Walgreens in West Milford, N.J., informs customers that some over-the-counter medicines for children are not available because of supplier shortages. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) As immunity falls, 3 threats rise As three viruses make waves across the community, local moms struggled to find fever-reducing medicine for their children... Local News 23 Dec 2022 | 02:17
