State Assemblyman Mike Inganamort, R-24, holds up the 21 state symbols, which now include Franklinite as the state mineral. From left are Phil Crabb, a former Sussex County freeholder, and state Sen. Parker Space, R-24. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Community credited with state mineral designation The community, especially local schoolchildren, deserve credit for winning passage of legislation making Franklinite the... Home 18 Jun 2024 | 05:47
Former state Sen. Steve Oroho, R-24, poses with his wife, Rita, on the day he became Senate Republican Leader. (Photo provided) Oroho most proud of helping businesses State Sen. Steve Oroho, R-24, retired early this year after serving 16 years in the New Jersey Senate. During his time as... Local News 17 Mar 2024 | 05:20
Franklinite bill sent to governor The state Assembly passed a bill (S1727/A3393) that designates Franklinite as the official mineral of New Jersey on Thursday,... Local News 26 May 2023 | 09:02
Fantasia, Inganamort are solid choice for Assembly Over the past several months, Republican primary voters have been hearing extensive appeals from the candidates seeking elected... Letters to the Editor 25 May 2023 | 06:37
5 running for 2 state Assembly seats With neither of the incumbents in the race, five candidates are running for the two state Assembly seats representing the... Local News 19 May 2023 | 02:42
PIX1 The Sussex County Chamber of Commerce president, Tammie Horsfield, greets Richard Lecher, who won the Lifetime Achievement Award. (Photo provided) Chamber honors Lecher, Carlson, Oroho The Sussex County Chamber of Commerce 36th annual Toast to the Stars Awards luncheon reflected a changing of the guard at... Home 18 Apr 2023 | 05:25
Steve Oroho has joined Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors of Mount Arlington as a wealth management adviser. Oroho joins Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors State Sen. Steve Oroho, R-24, has joined Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors of Mount Arlington as a wealth management adviser. Oroho,... Home 09 Apr 2023 | 09:22
State Assemblyman Hal Wirths speaks as U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, left, Vernon Township Council President Harry Shortway and Mayor Howard Burrell look on during a visit to the Silver Spruce Dr. dump site. Wirths announced recently that he will retire at the end of his term. ( PHOTO: MIKE ZUMMO) Wirths to retire at end of term Assemblyman Hal Wirths ), the Assembly Republican Budget Officer, announced today that he will not be a candidate for re-election... Local News 18 Nov 2022 | 12:33
New Jersey plans to reinstate bear hunt To protect public safety and support a healthy wildlife population, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that the New Jersey Fish... Local News 11 Nov 2022 | 12:46
Franklinite: Thank the kids for making it the state metal We are witness to history in the making for Sussex County, New Jersey. Franklinite, from the Franklin area, may become the... Columns 24 Oct 2022 | 11:47
Participants march in support of addiction recovery, 2021. 8th Annual Changing the Face of Addiction Walk set for August 6 The Center for Prevention & Counseling invites the public to attend the eighth annual Changing the Face of Addiction Walk... News 26 Jul 2022 | 10:58
Maverick Brendli was recognized for his Eagle Scout accomplishments at the May 23 Vernon Township Council meeting. With Maverick, from left to right, are Councilman Brian Lynch, Councilwoman Natalie Buccieri, Council President Patrick Rizzuto, James Brendli, Maverick Brendli, April Brendli, Senator Steve Oroho, and Historical Society Trustee Rich Carson. ( Vernon Township Historical Society) Vernon Eagle Scout Maverick Brendli applauded for highlighting town’s scenic byway State Senator Steve Oroho attended the May 23 Vernon Township Council meeting to recognize Vernon Eagle Scout Maverick Brendli... Local News 17 Jun 2022 | 10:49
NJ weighs easing property tax bills for 1.8M owners, renters (AP) The number of New Jersey residents getting property tax relief would nearly quadruple to almost 2 million people under... Local News 04 Mar 2022 | 05:22
Byram Township municipal building (File photo by Vera Olinski) Byram council complains about state mismanagement and overreach The Byram Township Council expressed displeasure with the New Jersey state government at its Dec. 7 meeting, especially pension... Local News 14 Dec 2021 | 08:33
Also in attendance were New Jersey Assemblyman Hal Wirths, New Jersey Assemblyman Kevin Rooney and New Jersey State Senator Steve Oroho pictured here with Kelsey Grammer and Chris Mulvihill of Crystal Springs Resort. Photo provided. Actor Kelsey Grammer boosts his brew at Crystal Springs Crystal Springs Resort hosted a special event at its clubhouse on Dec. 11, when six-time Emmy Award-winning Kelsey Grammer... Entertainment 13 Dec 2021 | 03:56
