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
Doobiez will hold its official opening Oct. 5. A West Milford ordinance permits 10 cannabis dispensaries to open in the township. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Growing like a weed The 2021 legalization of cannabis products in both New York and New Jersey has led to a burgeoning trade in what was once... Home 20 Sep 2024 | 11:07
IN1 In center group, from left, chef Carmine DiGiovanni, owners Steve and Rachael Scro, and Sussex County Chamber of Commerce president Tammie Horsfield, surrounded by supporters, cut the wire Nov. 10 to open Industry Restaurant + Bar in Sparta. (Photos provided) Industry gets down to business When Mohawk House owner Steve Scro broke ground on his second restaurant, originally to be called Modern Farmer, in September... Business 19 Nov 2023 | 05:35
Bearded Newton Police Officers present Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon (R) with a check to be put toward the agency's Season of Hope Toy Drive on Saturday, Nov 30, 2019. The department contributed extra money during No-Shave November to be able to have "Double Down" December. The policemen earned the privilege of keeping their facial hair for another month while raising $450 for PSS. ( Provided) No Shave helps Season of Hope The Newton Police Department added a new twist on their No-Shave November fundraising by donating to the Project Self-Sufficiency... Police & Fire 01 Dec 2019 | 12:24
Flags line the lawn of the Newton Municipal Building as part of a Flags of Honor celebration held ahead of Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov 9, 2019. ( Mandy Coriston) Flags of Newton Braving the chilly wind, a few dozen residents, along with veterans, police, and firefighters, attended the first of what... Local News 12 Nov 2019 | 09:48
JoAnne Scheidt (L) and Melodie Novak show off the candy buffet they designed for the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council's Masquerade Gala, held Friday, Oct 11, 2019 at the Lafayette House in Lafayette. ( Mandy Coriston) Masquerade Gala helps support the Arts Witches, cowboys and masked figures evoked the spirit of Halloween on Friday, Oct 11, filling the banquet room at the Lafayette... Entertainment 04 Nov 2019 | 09:50
Rides at the ShopRite of Sparta during Grand Opening week. ( Shannon Kuratli) Festivity as ShopRite of Sparta opens The new ShopRite at North Village celebrated its opening with a morning of music and festivities on Wednesday, Oct 23. The... Home 24 Oct 2019 | 08:02
Cheryl Krouse (L), Director of Community Outreach for Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D NJ5) presents American Legion Lt. Charles A. Meyer Post 86 Post Commander Tony Gallopo (R) with a flag that was previously flown over the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on Monday, Oct 14, 2019. ( Mandy Coriston) American Legion receives flag flown at Capitol Building American Legion Lt. Charles A. Meyer Post 86 received a flag on Monday, Oct 14, a gift from Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s... Local News 19 Oct 2019 | 07:40
Mohawk House proprietors Steve and Rachael Scro are surrounded by friends, family, local dignitaries and business associates as they break ground for their new restaurant, Modern Farmer, located at the new North Village on Rt.15, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. ( Mandy Coriston) Groundbreaking for new restaurant, 'Modern Farmer' Mohawk House proprietors Steve and Rachael Scro were surrounded by friends, family, local officials and business associates... Business 25 Sep 2019 | 02:58
Sparta High School athletes, the marching band, and the Spartan mascot prepare to cut the ribbon on their new turf field, on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. ( Photo by Mandy Coriston) High School celebrates new turf By Mandy Coriston More than two hundred people gathered at the high school on Monday night, Aug 26, for the official opening... Sports 26 Aug 2019 | 11:00
Byram roundup By Mandy Coriston Open Space vacancy Any Byram resident interested in serving on the Open Space Committee should contact Township... Local News 19 Aug 2019 | 05:56
