Elizabeth Oscovitch Elizabeth A. Oscovitch of Hackettstown passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 at the Homestead Rehabilitation and Healthcare... Obituaries 03 Dec 2024 | 07:30
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
Steve Allan of radio station 102.3 WSUS brings donated food to a Sussex County Skylands Ride bus Friday, Nov. 22 at the Provident Bank in Sparta. (Photo by Maria Kovic) ‘Stuff the Bus’ drive this weekend WSUS, WNNJ and The Bear radio personalities will spearhead the “Stuff the Bus” campaign against hunger in Sussex County for... Local News 22 Nov 2024 | 10:08
Ryan Colarusso 9 receive RoNetco scholarships Nine local students have received RoNetco scholarships for the 2024-25 school year. RoNetco awards scholarships to qualifying... Local News 27 Aug 2024 | 02:00
Grant to fund school regionalization study The Wallkill Valley Regional Board of Education has been awarded a $123,900 grant to explore the potential advantages of... Home 22 Aug 2024 | 11:08
Babe Ruth, second from right, poses with others in front of the Newton Diner in the early 1940s. At left is Russ Van Atta, Ruth’s teammate on the New York Yankees. (Photo taken by Adrien Salvas) Babe Ruth visits Newton in early 1940s After Bill Truran, Sussex County Historian, mentioned baseball great Babe Ruth was one of the famous visitors to Sussex County... Columns 30 Jan 2023 | 05:20
Vincenzo LaPilusa (Photo provided) Vincenzo LaPilusa, creator of Bags of Hope, to become Eagle Scout On March 14, 2021, Vincenzo LaPilusa of Sparta walked his final step to Eagle Scout confident, excited, and full of anticipation.... Local News 14 Nov 2021 | 09:27
Gregory Smith II Gregory Smith II, challenger for Byram council I have lived in the Forest Lakes community in Byram since 2013, with my wife, Amy, and daughter, Lucy. I was elected to the... Local News 28 Oct 2021 | 05:42
Harvey S. Roseff Harvey S. Roseff, incumbent for Byram council For two decades, I’ve successfully challenged local government to provide cost effective services that deliver value to our... Local News 28 Oct 2021 | 05:40
Alexander Rubenstein Alexander Rubenstein, incumbent for Byram mayor My wife, Jeannine, and I are ten-year residents of the town, and we have five children. We are very happy to be part of this... Local News 28 Oct 2021 | 05:38
Michael J. Dennehy Michael J. Dennehy, challenger for Byram mayor I have lived in the Lake Mohawk Section of Byram Township since 2010 along with my wife, Katie, daughter Michaela, son Ryan,... Local News 28 Oct 2021 | 05:35
Candidates for mayor, from left: Alexander Rubenstein (incumbent), Daniel Rafferty, Michael Dennehy New date: Byram candidates forum set for Oct. 18 Meet the Byram Township candidates at a public forum be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, at the firehouse, located at 225... Local News 12 Oct 2021 | 05:59
Byram Rec Committee to host free movie night Byram. The Byram Township Recreation Committee will host a free movie nights howing of “Back to the Future” at 7 p.m. Oct.... Local News 24 Sep 2021 | 02:37
Raymond ‘Skip Coursen Haggerty, Jr. Raymond “Skip” Coursen Haggerty, Jr., age 76, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 at home while surrounded by his family.... Obituaries 24 Sep 2021 | 11:52
We may be undermining our own representation To the Editor: The story of the Trojan horse is well known even today thanks to the popularity of Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom.... Letters to the Editor 19 Sep 2021 | 08:51
