Retired U.S. Army Combat Medic Caitlin Schlesner is raising money to ship this ambulance to Ukraine. (Photo courtesy of Caitlin Schlesner) Veteran’s new mission: Shipping ambulance to Ukraine Retired U.S. Army Combat Medic Caitlin Schlesner, a Green Township resident, isn’t the do-nothing type. She also isn’t one... Home 02 Jun 2023 | 07:44
The Great Byram Family Campout will be June 17-18 at Camp Somers at Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation. (File photos by Mandy Coriston) Family Campout, Canal Day planned The party’s going strong for Byram’s 225th birthday, and the Byram Township Historical Society is partnering with the Patriots’... Home 02 Jun 2023 | 04:14
A historical marker for the Lost Hamlet of Byram was erected last fall at the Morris Canal Greenway trailhead on Waterloo Road, just northeast of the Morris County line. It disappeared by Dec. 15 after it reportedly was knocked down by a vehicle. (Photo courtesy of Byram Township Historical Society/Frank Gonzalez)) Lost Hamlet of Byram marker is lost The Byram Township Historical Society continues its celebration of all things Byram as the town reaches its 225th birthday... Home 26 Mar 2023 | 09:18
William Vealey, who owns Vealey Landscaping in Wantage, hasn’t had his plow on his truck in more than a month. Photo by Kathy Shwiff. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) No snowfall, falling profits “As I sit here in my office looking out at the mountain, every flake of snow I see has been made by us, and not mother nature,”... Local News 15 Feb 2023 | 12:28
Beware of ‘porch pirates,’ other thieves ‘Tis the season! Officials from local police departments once again are warning residents to guard against theft during the... Local News 20 Dec 2022 | 01:24
Scammed out of thousands, locals share their stories No one ever wants to believe that it can happen to them, but scammers and their schemes are ever-evolving. For one 74-year-old... Local News 12 Dec 2022 | 12:32
The Sussex Branch Trail is closed indefinitely between Rt. 94 and Morris Farm Road (indicated in red) due to the carcasses of over 100 black vultures littering the popular route. 100 dead vultures finally prompt Sussex Branch Trail closure As of August 27, the Sussex Branch Trail is closed indefinitely between Route 94 and Morris Farms Road. Earlier this month,... Local News 29 Aug 2022 | 01:47
Sisters Lisa Russinko (left) and Heather Russinko stand behind their custom-made sales counter at their new confectionery supply shop, Sugar Sisters, located on Main Street in Franklin (Photo by Mandy Coriston) Sweet dreams come true at Sugar Sisters Stepping into Sugar Sisters Cakery Supplies might just leave customers with the same sense of wonder experienced by Dorothy... Business 11 Aug 2020 | 01:44
John Yanish and Johnny Cash 100 years young: A life lived for the love of country, community His voice still as smooth as velvet, former Hamburg mayor and World War II veteran John Yanish has turned 100, and he’s happy... Local News 06 Jul 2020 | 05:26
(L-R) Mohawk House owner Steve Scro, retired Newton Chief Mike Richards, retired Byram Chief Pete Zabita, retiring Hardyston Chief Bret Alemy, and Sparta Chief Neil Spidaletto meet to plan a retirement fundraiser for Richards, Zabita, and Alemy. The beefsteak dinner will held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at the restaurant. ( Mandy Coriston) Local chiefs to be honored at retirement fundraiser on March 26 A beefsteak dinner to honor three of Sussex County’s outgoing police chiefs will be held at the Mohawk House on Thursday,... Police & Fire 11 Feb 2020 | 12:45
Crimestoppers' stats indicate success in Sussex County Any motorist who has driven behind a police or sheriff’s vehicle has likely noticed a Crimestoppers bumper sticker asking... Police & Fire 03 Feb 2020 | 02:54
For the Love of Toffee ( Provided) For the love of Toffee As anyone who likes to cook or bake knows, family is often the best place to get feedback on new recipes. A few years ago,... Business 13 Jan 2020 | 12:38
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal ( Mandy Coriston) Grewal: Undoing the drug crisis requires education, destigmatization, compassion New Jersey State Attorney General Gurbir Grewal spoke to the crowded ballroom at Perona Farms on Thursday, Nov 14, as part... Local News 16 Nov 2019 | 10:54
Caption: (L-R) Sussex County Health and Humans Services Administrator Carol Novrit, Mohawk House owner Steve Scro, Sparta Chief of Police Neil Spidaletto, and Byram Chief of Police Pete Zabita at the Mohawk House on Thursday, Nov 7, 2019 as they plan this year's countywide Stuff the Bus food drive to benefit the Sussex County Food Pantry. ( Mandy Coriston) Stuff the Bus 2019 to restock food pantry, provide Thanksgiving meals The Sussex County Food Pantry at the County Services Building is a busy place, not only during the holidays but year-round.... Local News 09 Nov 2019 | 09:50
The Hopatcong High School Marching Chiefs bring a colorful performance to the Sussex County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Nov 3, 2019 for the 19th Annual Salute to Military Veterans. ( Mandy Coriston) 19th Annual Salute to Veterans held at Fairgrounds The Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsored its 19th Annual Salute to Military Veterans at the Sussex County... News 04 Nov 2019 | 01:09
