Survey: How did the Verizon outage affect you? Verizon phones entered SOS mode for approximately 10 hours on Wednesday, Jan. 14. A humorous Facebook post from the Orange... Local News 16 Jan 2026 | 04:37
Sussex County launches survey on needs of older residents The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services, in... Local News 16 Jan 2026 | 02:49
Sussex County Library launches February Winter Reading Challenge The Sussex County Library System is inviting residents of all ages to take part in its 2026 Winter Reading Challenge, titled... Local News 15 Jan 2026 | 03:04
Pass It Along held a Spaghettie Dinner on Jan. 13 at Manna House. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Pass It Along holds spaghetti dinner Local News 15 Jan 2026 | 02:01
New and gently used prom dresses and accessories will be offered at Project Self-Sufficiency’s ‘Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop’. Project Self-Sufficiency seeks formal wear donations Project Self-Sufficiency is seeking donations of new and gently used formal wear for display in the agency’s annual Sister-to-Sister... Local News 15 Jan 2026 | 01:33
Board of County Commissioners Clerk Linda Miller, CFO/County Treasurer Elke Yetter, Board of County Commissioner Director Jill Space, County Administrator Christina Marks and Deputy Administrator Lorraine Hentz ( Photo: Jill Space) Marks appointed county administrator After serving as interim county administrator in the wake of Ron Tappan’s resignation from the post in October, Christina... Local News 13 Jan 2026 | 10:24
The Franklin Library held an origami event on Monday. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Franklin Library holds origami event The Franklin Library held an origami event on Monday. Local News 12 Jan 2026 | 04:27
Branchville residents Brad and Jeanne Heinke were recognized by United States Representative Josh Gottheimer as a Hometown Hero in December. Branchville couple honored as Hometown Heroes Branchville residents Jeanne and Brad Heinke were among the 20 local North Jersey residents recently honored by U.S. Rep.... Local News 12 Jan 2026 | 12:03
Haley McCracken explains the impact of adverse childhood experiences. Project Self-Sufficiency to host free workshops on adverse childhood experiences Project Self-Sufficiency will offer three workshops regarding adverse childhood experiences with the goal of educating the... Local News 12 Jan 2026 | 11:56
Sussex County Young Republicans elect new leadership The Sussex County Young Republicans unanimously elected a new slate of officers, naming Natalie Bovair as chairwoman. Zach... Local News 09 Jan 2026 | 12:16
High school dropouts can get a high school diploma, weekly stipend, job skills training, three college credits, and other services through the New Jersey Youth Corps at Project Self-Sufficiency. Enrollment open for New Jersey Youth Corps program Enrollment is underway for the next session of the New Jersey Youth Corps program at Project Self-Sufficiency. The 16-week... Local News 08 Jan 2026 | 05:10
Chris Carney Carney announces bid for clerk Republican County Commissioner Chris Carney announced today that he would seek his party’s nomination as Sussex County Clerk... Local News 13 Jan 2026 | 11:34
Matt Berke will facilitate the 24/7 Dads parenting program offered by Project Self-Sufficiency. ( Photo courtesy Julian Huarte) Project Self-Sufficiency to Offer parenting courses Project Self-Sufficiency will offer a series of online and in-person parenting courses beginning in January, including the... Local News 08 Jan 2026 | 04:56
A speller considers his word during the 2024 Delaware Valley Elementary School spelling bee. ( Becca Tucker) Test your skills this spelling bee season Inspired by the 101st anniversary of the Scripps Spelling Bee, Straus News decided to join our participating school districts... Home 13 Jan 2026 | 07:31
Rendering of new playground at Wheatsworth Road Recreation Complex (final colors are slightly different). ( Image: Hardyston Township) Upgrades slated for Hardyston’s recreation complex With several projects on the horizon, Hardyston’s Wheatsworth Road Recreation Complex is expected to undergo a facelift of... Local News 06 Jan 2026 | 10:22
