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
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
(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
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
Jeremy Curcio Project Help names new Vice President. Jeremy Curcio of Stockholm was recently elected to the position of Vice President of Project Help, Inc. His dedication to... Local News 10 Jan 2020 | 01:17
Chief Telecommunicator Dave Korver, Director of Communications Mark Rozek, Borough of Sussex OEM Coordinator Floyd Southard, Township of Wantage Mayor Ron Bassani, Township of Wantage Administrator Michael Restel, Township of Wantage OEM/911 Coordinator Joe Konopinski, New Jersey Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services Doug Weidanz, and Sussex County Sheriff Michael F. Strada. ( Sussex County Sheriff) Wantage, Sussex enter agreement for Sheriff 9-1-1 services Sheriff Michael Strada has announced that Wantage Township and Sussex Borough have entered into a 5-year Shared Service agreement... Police & Fire 02 Jan 2020 | 12:18
