Passport applications on the rise The demand for United States passports is surging, leading some area agencies to require appointments for application. Politics... Evergreen 20 Jan 2025 | 02:19
The Mad Hatter greets a guest at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on Saturday, Jan. 18 in the Sparta High School auditorium. The event was a meet and greet as well as a performance by the cast of the middle school musical ‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Photos: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Local News 21 Jan 2025 | 08:20
FR1 Steve Prziborowski, a retired deputy fire chief, gives the keynote address at the recent graduation at Sussex County Community College’s Public Safety Training Academy. (Photo provided) 92 first-responders graduate More than 300 people attended the recent graduation of 92 people in the firefighter, Rescue Task Force and Fire Officer Development... Police & Fire 21 Jan 2025 | 11:28
Community Survey: Online Gambling Do you place online bets on sports, casino games or something else? Please complete this quick, two-minute survey below to... Local News 17 Jan 2025 | 01:26
From left are James Scholts, Luis Arevalo, Rebecca Fitzgerald, Brett Conrads, Assemblyman Michael Inganamort, John Cecil, Robin Madden, Mackenzie Smith, Blanca Chevrestt, Benjamin Kurtz and Clark Howell. (Photo provided) Inganamort visits state parks Senior leadership from the Department of Environmental Protection hosted Assemblyman Michael Inganamort, R-24, and his chief... Local News 17 Jan 2025 | 11:30
FC1 Gilbert Snyder takes the oath of office to begin his eighth term on the Franklin Borough Council on Tuesday, Jan. 7. (Photos by Luke Rowe) 3 council members sworn in Gilbert Snyder, Rachel Heath and Patricia Carnes were sworn in to new terms on the Franklin Borough Council during its 112th... Local News 21 Jan 2025 | 09:26
HC1 Mark Sena takes the oath of office for the Hamburg Borough Council on Monday, Jan. 6. (Photo by Luke Rowe) Haig, Sena take oaths John Haig and Mark Sena were sworn in to new terms on the Hamburg Borough Council at the annual reorganization meeting Monday,... Local News 21 Jan 2025 | 09:23
Local homeless population rises A warm place to shelter from brisk winter weather is a luxury that many people can’t afford. The population of homeless people... Local News 21 Jan 2025 | 10:29
From left, Daniel, Steve, Kelly, Christine and Nicole DeFinis collect money for the Bells of Franklin, an ecumenical charity for residents in need. To donate, send checks payable to Hardyston Historical (write “for Bells” and your email on memo line) and mail to First Presbyterian Church, 11-13 Main St., Franklin, NJ 07416. (Photo provided) Bells of Franklin collection Local News 13 Jan 2025 | 11:13
OLY1 Kate Douglass, a 2024 Olympic champion in the 200-meter breaststroke, races swimmers in the Sussex County YMCA pool. (Photos provided) Olympians visit YMCA The Sussex County YMCA hosted an Olympic Swim Clinic led by two Olympic swimmers Jan. 5 in Hardyston. Kate Douglass, the current... Local News 10 Jan 2025 | 11:26
The Northwest New Jersey Community Choral Society celebrated its 35th anniversary with a holiday concert Dec. 8 at Hamburg Baptist Church. New members are welcome. The group will start rehearsing in early March. For information, call 973-875-4048. 35th anniversary Local News 04 Jan 2025 | 08:23
RW1 Nick Franko, Xavier Franko and Pete Dresso repair a headstone in the graveyard behind the Sparta Presbyterian Church. Nick Franko is the scoutmaster of Troop 95 and Xavier Franko is the assistant senior patrol leader. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Revolutionary War graves marked Boy Scouts, members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 in Sparta, and Wendy Wyman and her family gathered at the graveyard... Local News 06 Jan 2025 | 03:21
Volunteers needed to assist courts The Morris/Sussex Vicinage is seeking volunteers living in Sussex County to serve on its child placement review (CPR) board.... Police & Fire 03 Jan 2025 | 06:43
A home in Hewitt is under contract. The state of local real estate: Low supply, high demand Local realtors say buyers aren’t deterred by current interest rates – but potential sellers are, resulting in a limited number... Local News 15 Jan 2025 | 01:28
Roberto Martinez of Washington, N.J., checks his bike before the 51st annual Dale’s Chilly Chili Run, a 35-mile escorted ride hosted by the Blue Knights, on Wednesday, Jan. 1. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: 51st annual Dale’s Chilly Chili Run Local News 02 Jan 2025 | 08:42
