Newton recently joined other municipalities in Sussex County in hiring an in-house mechanic for fleet vehicle and DPW equipment maintenance and repair after choosing not to renew a contract with an independent repair shop. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) What’s driving mechanics away? A nationwide shortage of auto technicians is impacting our region, leading to a need for increased in-house municipal services,... Local News 27 Nov 2024 | 11:28
From left: Mayor Michael Lensak, Andover Twsp; Mayor Chris Carney, Frankford Township; Mayor Alex Rubenstein, Byram Township; Mayor Michael Francis, Hopatcong; Mayor Howard Burrell, Vernon Township; Mayor Stan Kula, Hardyston Twsp; Mayor Patricia Zdichocki, Stanhope; Mayor Jerry Murphy, Sparta Township (Photo provided) Thanks to all Sussex County mayors for their service during challenging times Editor’s note: Tammie Horsfield made the following statement earlier this month in presenting the Sussex County Economic... Letters to the Editor 24 Dec 2020 | 03:05
Entire NJ delegation calls for implementation of Defense Act Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) led a bipartisan request from the entire New Jersey... Letters to the Editor 26 Mar 2020 | 11:34
Patient visitation restrictions No hospital visitors will be allowed until further notice at Chilton, Overlook, Morristown, Hackettstown and Newton Medical... Local News 25 Mar 2020 | 09:04
Skylands Ride is now by request only Public Safety. A number of temporary changes have been put into place at Skylands Ride in an effort to ensure residents are... Local News 24 Mar 2020 | 08:26
NJ death toll rises to 20 Governor Phil Murphy announced 590 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing New Jersey's total to 1,914, with 20 deaths, as... Local News 22 Mar 2020 | 04:35
Newton's first case of coronavirus Newton Town Manager Thomas S. Russo has announced that a 93-year-old female is Newton's first case of confirmed novel coronavirus.... Local News 22 Mar 2020 | 11:55
Crowds enjoy the 2019 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Newton. This year's parade, along with many other events, has been postponed indefinitely due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. ( Mandy Coriston) Amid seemingly endless cancellations, offers of help arise By Mandy Coriston There have been a lot of event cancellations and postponements, lately. But there are also some special... Local News 16 Mar 2020 | 10:55
Mikie Sherrill's Offices begin to serve residents remotely Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced her offices will begin serving residents remotely and physical locations... Local News 16 Mar 2020 | 10:42
Project SEARCH program supervisor Jaime Westerfield speaks at an open house at the Romano Education Center at Newton Medical Center on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. ( Photos by Mandy Coriston) Project SEARCH celebrates success, addresses funding concerns Project SEARCH, an immersive, skills-based internship program for young adults with disabilities, is halfway through its... Local News 15 Mar 2020 | 10:35
Newton proclamation of local emergency The Town of Newton has issued a proclamation of local emergency. "To all citizens and persons within the Town of Newton, Sussex... Local News 15 Mar 2020 | 08:39
Municipal Court sessions in Newton are suspended From March 26 through March 27 there will be no Municipal Court sessions, but Municipal Offices remain open and courts will... Local News 15 Mar 2020 | 03:09
Bipartisan legislation addresses Coronavirus, helps protect NJ On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) voted to pass bipartisan legislation to immediately... Local News 08 Mar 2020 | 01:52
Local contractor completes NY Hyatt Regency renovation DDB Contracting, of Newton recently completed the renovation of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Long Island, NY. The project included... Business 08 Mar 2020 | 01:32
(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
