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... News 15 Apr 2025 | 07:31
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.... Home 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
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... Home 03 Apr 2025 | 06:12
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
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... Local News 22 Mar 2025 | 07:51
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
Children in grades preK-2 attend the Prince & Princess Ball on Friday, Feb. 21 at the Franklin Borough School. It was organized by the Parent Teacher Organization. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Prince & Princess Ball Home 25 Feb 2025 | 05:28
Eva Griffin Eva E. Griffin of Franklin passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Overlook Medical Center in Summit. She was 58. Born... Obituaries 23 Feb 2025 | 07:52
One of many gold specimens stolen from the Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg. (Photo provided) 3 convicted in museum thefts Three men were convicted Friday, Feb. 7 on charges in connection with thefts from multiple museums, including those in Sussex... Home 11 Feb 2025 | 04:09
Digital literacy workshops planned The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) is among more than 100 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public... Local News 28 Dec 2024 | 09:34
Rose Marie Sowden It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Rose Marie Sowden (nee Toth), who peacefully departed this life on... Obituaries 23 Dec 2024 | 08:40
The Franklin Band presents its annual holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 15 in the Franklin Borough School auditorium. (Photos provided) Holiday concert features special guests More than 120 people attended the Franklin Band’s annual holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 15 in the Franklin Borough School auditorium.... News 20 Dec 2024 | 10:36
Mia Soleil Sanchez, 13, of Franklin on the set of ‘America’s Got Talent.’ (Photo courtesy of Christina Sanchez) Young singer makes NYC theater debut Mia Soleil Sanchez, 13, of Franklin will make her New York theater debut Saturday, Dec. 14. Last summer, she impressed “America’s... Home 08 Dec 2024 | 04:54
