Why did county buy bank property? As a Sussex County taxpayer, I can’t help but wonder why county officials purchased 15 Trinity St. in Newton for the new... Letters to the Editor 22 Feb 2025 | 04:46
14 stages of life Here’s a whimsical look at 14 stages of life, as I see them: I am happy and content, since I don’t yet know that where I am... Letters to the Editor 15 Feb 2025 | 04:53
Plant-based wings are kinder, sustainable choice As Super Bowl Sunday nears, it’s worth considering the staggering number of chickens sacrificed for a single day of indulgence... Letters to the Editor 23 Jan 2025 | 03:07
Drones likely to become even more commonplace Lots of businesses use drones. Realtors, for example, often hire a drone contractor to take aerial views of the property.... Letters to the Editor 21 Dec 2024 | 01:22
From left, Harmony, Abel and Blake Buckovitch with their dog Dotty. A Christmas miracle I’m writing to tell you a story about Donna Connolly and her family. My son-in-law works two jobs and I do what I can to help... Letters to the Editor 22 Dec 2024 | 04:51
Newton’s recycling center: A festive, functional marvel As a proud resident of Newton, I’ve always appreciated the community spirit that defines our town. But recently, I’ve found... Letters to the Editor 20 Dec 2024 | 09:54
Potential drone shooters should recall 1975 death of Chatham Twp. man The people, including some members of law enforcement, who would use a high-powered rifle to shoot drones out of the sky... Letters to the Editor 16 Dec 2024 | 04:48
A Christmas message This Advent an Angel from high came to see me, With words of wisdom from atop our Christmas tree. “No anti-humanity during... Letters to the Editor 13 Dec 2024 | 08:58
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
