Nora Watters Nora E. Watters of Chester, Vt., passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. She was 85. Bonnie was born on Dec. 7, 1939, in Franklin,... Obituaries 26 Apr 2025 | 05:59
Yolanda Jacobus It is with sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of Yolanda Chiriaco Ross Jacobus, who peacefully passed at... Obituaries 18 Apr 2025 | 09:53
Franklin’s borough attorney, John Ursin, speaks during the Borough Council meeting April 8. At right is Mayor John Sowden IV. (Photo by Dave Smith) No redevelopment applications made in Franklin A developer apparently jumped the gun with a press release saying it was moving forward with plans for an upscale retail... Local News 15 Apr 2025 | 07:31
Franklin library branch closed for roof replacement Sussex County Library System said the Franklin Branch will close Monday, April 14 while the roof is replaced. The branch is... Local News 14 Apr 2025 | 10:02
Man gets 6 years in prison A Franklin man was sentenced to more than six years in prison for distributing videos and images of child sexual abuse, U.S.... Police & Fire 13 Apr 2025 | 11:37
Roger Ziegler Roger Ziegler of Franklin passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. He was 78. He was born in... Obituaries 12 Apr 2025 | 05:20
2 face drug charges William Brovich, 41, and Kelly Johnson, 34, both of Sussex, were charged with third-degree possession of narcotics March... Police & Fire 06 Apr 2025 | 07:49
An aerial view showing plans for an upscale retail and residential rental community at the site of a former zinc mine in Franklin. (Photos provided) Retail, rental homes planned The Markstone Group is moving forward with plans for an upscale retail and residential rental community at the site of a... Local News 03 Apr 2025 | 06:12
Girl is two-time state champ Kyra Bradley, 12, of Franklin is a two-time state wrestling champion. She competed for the Vernon Vikings Police Athletic... Sports 27 Mar 2025 | 06:46
John Allen Ramage, left, and Oscar Stoll at New Jersey Zinc Co. in Franklin in 1920. (Photos courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Possible cause of sinkholes Route 80 sinkholes. Highway closed in both directions! Why? I’d like to present some personal history along with information... Columns 24 Mar 2025 | 10:04
2 teens charged with motor vehicle theft Two 14-year-old juveniles, residents of Franklin and Newton, face charges of third-degree motor vehicle theft, Franklin police... Police & Fire 23 Mar 2025 | 11:05
Margaret Hall Margaret A. Hall peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Westwind Manor in Franklin. She was 97. Born in Union... Obituaries 22 Mar 2025 | 01:09
BackPack Snacks for Kids food drive today WNNJ 103.7, WSUS 102.3 and The Bear 106.3 will host the 10th annual BackPack Snacks for Kids food drive at the Weis Markets... Home 22 Mar 2025 | 07:51
Twelve new members are initiated into the Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 on Feb. 23. (Photo provided) 12 initiated in ceremony The Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 held its largest initiation ceremony Feb. 23. Twelve members were initiated... Local News 16 Mar 2025 | 09:03
Braydon Bulkeley, 10, of Sparta showed few symptoms when he tested positive for COVID-19 on Christmas Day 2021. (Photos provided) Years of coping with Covid The end of the coronavirus pandemic, which began five years ago, was not the end of the disease for many people, including... Home 10 Mar 2025 | 04:47
