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
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
2020 KRHS Talent Show Winners; singers Clayton Doyle, Shelby Jones, and bass player Kyle Rittweger. ( KRHS) 2020 KRHS Talent Show Winners For the first time ever, the Kittatinny Regional High School hosted a talent show for students grades K-8 from: · Fredon... Teen 03 Feb 2020 | 12:03
Heather Mate ( KRHS) KRHS names Teacher of the Year The Kittatinny has selected Heather Mate as Kittatinny Regional High School Teacher of the Year. Most people fondly remember... Teen 02 Feb 2020 | 11:12
Residents are urged to call Sheriff's Office if receiving scam call Sussex County Sheriff Michael F. Strada has issued a warning that some Sussex County residents have reported receiving scam... Police & Fire 17 Jan 2020 | 11:36
Ava Brook ( KRH) Kittatinny names Scholar-Athlete of the Year Senior Ava Brook who has been named Kittatinny Regional High School's (KRHS) Pass-It-Along Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Brook... Teen 13 Jan 2020 | 02:49
Thorlabs engineer Audrey Wall leads students in a hands-on fiber optic workshop during a Women in STEM event held on Thursday, Jan 9, 2020 at Sussex County Community College. ( Provided by Jim Hofmann) STEM conference aims to empower girls More than 200 girls and young women from area high schools met at Sussex County Community College on Thursday, Jan. 9, for... Teen 12 Jan 2020 | 10:57
Rep. Sherrill votes to protect public from harmful PFAS chemicals U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted today for H.R. 535, the PFAS Action Act of 2019, comprehensive, bipartisan... Local News 10 Jan 2020 | 01:58
Gottheimer applauds passage of bipartisan bill to clean up contamination On Friday, Jan. 10, 2019, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and U.S. Congressman Tom Reed (NY-23) released the following... Local News 10 Jan 2020 | 01:27
Pictured is the Green Acres site where trees were cut down. "Mainly beautiful evergreens and shrubs with periwinkle ground cover," said Mary Rapuano, who noted that a fence was removed, which she says should have been done years ago. "Green Acres sites must be accessible to the public." ( Mary Rapuano) How green is a Green Acres site, if the trees are removed? The Green Acres program in NJ is designed to “preserve and enhance NJ’s natural environment." Based on what the town of Newton... Letters to the Editor 06 Jan 2020 | 02:59
Christmas tree pickup concludes Stanhope Borough residents have curbside pickup of Christmas trees by the Department of Public Works through the third week... Local News 02 Jan 2020 | 08:20
The Newton Theatre box office had some magical elements to it on the night of Elf Jr. Arts students present Elf Jr At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Newton Theatre attendees got to enjoy their inner “elf” as Newton Theatre Arts Academy students presented... Entertainment 13 Dec 2019 | 02:57
Recipients of the Robots Performance Award: 1. Juggernauts #44414. ( Photos provided) Students compete in Robotics qualifier Twelve teams competed in the First Lego League (FLL) Robotics competition on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, which was held at Helen... Teen 24 Nov 2019 | 01:52
Stuff the Bus ( Newton PD) Helping 'stuff the bus' Newton volunteers and law enforcement helped Stuff the Bus this weekend at Newton Shoprite in effort to fill the Sussex County... Local News 23 Nov 2019 | 03:42
For every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased from Nov. 14, through Jan. 2, 2020, the purchaser/leassee can choose the local "Hometown Charity," Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, as the recipient of a $250 donation from Subaru. ( Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice) Hospice hosts dealer appreciation night Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice invites the community to Dealer Appreciation Night at Subaru World of Newton. The event will be... Business 21 Nov 2019 | 06:29
