‘Dirty dirt’ can cost a homeowner hundreds of thousands, Byram warns Four property owners in Byram have trucked in large amounts of dirt without showing that the soil is clean or where it came... Business 07 Dec 2021 | 08:37
Portable speed signs expected to improve Stanhope’s response to speeding problem The Stanhope council agreed to purchase portable radar speed signs to address speeding problems in the borough. The council... Local News 05 Nov 2021 | 01:03
Lenape Valley expands college-level course offerings that officials say help students, save money for their parents College course offerings will be expanded at Lenape Valley Regional High School, enhancing student success and saving their... Local News 05 Oct 2021 | 05:44
An aerial view of the Superfund site (Photo: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Community discusses water line to houses in Mansfield Superfund neighborhood The water line to supply houses near the Mansfield Trail Dump Superfund site in Byram Township is in its early states, with... Local News 01 Oct 2021 | 04:11
Public asked to comment on how tunnel closure will affect their lives Beginning in 2025, the Route 206 tunnel may be closed from six up to 18 months, with traffic taking detours through Byram... Local News 28 Sep 2021 | 05:51
Mosquitos detected with West Nile Virus in Stanhope Borough Administrator Brian McNeilly reported, at the Stanhope Council meeting, Sept. 14, that mosquitoes were detected with... Local News 21 Sep 2021 | 03:33
Mayor Patricia Zdichocki (left) and U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill carry the 9/11 wreath (Photo by Vera Olinski) Stanhope remembers 9/11 Tears gently rolled down cheeks in the standing-room-only assembly. Among them was the Survivor Tree, a seedling from Ground... Milestones 17 Sep 2021 | 04:38
Stanhope municipal building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Stanhope takes first look at New Jersey’s new marijuana rules Stanhope officials discussed the recent release of the rules that will govern recreational marijuana commerce in the state.... Local News 31 Aug 2021 | 06:14
Ogdensburg bans all cannabis commerce The Ogdensburg Council unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting any class of cannabis business in the borough. Councilman... Local News 18 Jul 2021 | 10:34
With more guidance, Stanhope may reconsider cannabis ban, mayor says Stanhope Mayor Patricia Zdichocki said at a public hearing on July 13 that the township is not opposed to the operation of... Local News 18 Jul 2021 | 10:01
Cannabis cultivation is banned, along with five other licenses allowed by the state of New Jersey Ogdensburg to hold public hearing on cannabis commerce ban The Ogdensburg council on June 15 unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibits all classes of cannabis commerce in the... Local News 07 Jul 2021 | 05:50
Councilman Michael Nardini (left) and Mayor George Hutnick discuss Heater’s Pond (Photo by Vera Olinski) Lifeguard shortage cramps swimming at Heater’s Pond this year Heater’s Pond is feeling the squeeze of the lifeguard shortage. Ogdensburg Mayor George Hutnick said other Sussex County municipalities... Sports 06 Jul 2021 | 03:25
The lobby to Stanhope borough hall is now open (Photo by Vera Olinski) Stanhope bans all cannabis commerce At their first in-person meeting at the municipal building after more than a year of virtual meetings, the Stanhope council... Local News 29 Jun 2021 | 05:05
Second from left, newly crowned 2021 Miss Franklin Samantha Karpowicz poses with her Royal Court. Franklin Pageant contestants charm the community Judge Kasia McManamon engagingly interviewed each participant one by one. Little sweethearts shyly looked at their mothers,... Local News 25 Jun 2021 | 03:38
Byram bans cannabis commerce, for now In a 4-1 vote, the Byram Township Council on June 22 prohibited all classes of cannabis business in the township. Mayor Alexander... Local News 22 Jun 2021 | 06:03
