WRITE TO US We welcome letters to the editor on local topics only. Please send them by email to editor.ann@strausnews.com Letters to the Editor 12 Nov 2024 | 10:40
Benefits of voting early As Election Day draws near, many New Jerseyans are considering their options for casting their ballots. While the traditional... Letters to the Editor 06 Oct 2024 | 01:34
Need to strike balance on cellphone use In today’s digital age, cell phones have become ubiquitous, even among grade school and high school students. While these... Letters to the Editor 24 Sep 2024 | 02:54
We welcome letters on local races We welcome letters to the editor about local races in the Nov. 5 election. Letters are accepted from all except the candidates,... Letters to the Editor 18 Sep 2024 | 05:18
A cruelty-free celebration Labor Day often brings to mind long weekends, barbecues and the close of summer. But it’s also an opportunity to make compassionate... Letters to the Editor 21 Aug 2024 | 10:21
Community colleges have benefits over universities As high school seniors ponder their post-graduation plans, the allure of traditional four-year universities often overshadows... Letters to the Editor 15 Aug 2024 | 11:33
Primaries are open to all voters In a letter to the editor, Sue Davies expressed her desire for primaries to be open. In fact, they already are in New Jersey.... Letters to the Editor 01 Aug 2024 | 10:05
Viewpoints ”Viewpoints” are the “letters to the editor,” Our regional weekly newspapers ambassador. For local citizens to freely state... Letters to the Editor 22 Jul 2024 | 07:36
The case for vocational schools As students decide on their high school path, the benefits of vocational schools deserve attention. While traditional routes... Letters to the Editor 14 Jul 2024 | 12:50
Open primaries to all voters Only 890,000 people (14%) voted in the June primaries - a 10%-11% drop from the already low participation in 2020 and 2016.... Letters to the Editor 10 Jul 2024 | 07:29
Stop using herbicides along roads I wrote a letter to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regarding the application of herbicides along our... Letters to the Editor 10 Jul 2024 | 07:20
Comparison to Third World country absurd Regarding to a letter sent to your publication a few weeks ago comparing our nation to a Third World country, such a statement... Letters to the Editor 22 Jun 2024 | 01:07
Open Picatinny Arsenal for temporary shortcut The abrupt closure of Route 15 southbound is horrible news for Sussex County’s working families, businesses and patients... Letters to the Editor 05 Jun 2024 | 10:08
Liberal policies hurting our cities The great cities of the United States have long been vibrant hubs of culture, innovation and opportunity. However, recent... Letters to the Editor 31 May 2024 | 07:05
Schick works hard, is a team player As the mayor for the Borough of Branchville, I hereby endorse Earl Schick for Sussex County Commissioner. I have been the... Letters to the Editor 30 May 2024 | 01:36