Branchville News

Newton is looking to increase traffic around its schools and downtown area -- pedestrian traffic, that is.

More than $31 million has been designated for area transportation projects in the latest state budget, signed by Gov.

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BRANCHVILLE -- State wildlife officials are going to try to capture three mama bears and their 10 cubs that are calling Branchville home.

State wildlife officials are going to try to capture three mama bears and their 10 cubs that are calling Branchville home.

Photo by Kelly Hill/New Jersey Herald A storm that consisted of heavy rainfall, strong winds and dangerous lightening moved through Sussex County on Tuesday evening, causing heavy damage in parts of the county.

The thunderstorms that swept through the state Tuesday night may have cooled off the mercury, but they also turned off the lights for a few hundred thousand homes.

A citizens' group that has unsuccessfully petitioned the government several times has filed its second lawsuit against the township and its clerk, alleging the clerk has not properly considered their ...

The last day of school at Franklin Elementary School will mark the end of an era for teachers Hank Kunkel and John Martin as they say good-bye to the school they have been apart of for 35 years.

NEWTON -- F. Patrick Berhman Jr. died at Newton Memorial Hospital, on Friday, May 23, 2008.

SUSSEX -- Josephine D. Lutz passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at St. Clare's Hospital in Sussex.

Concerned about rising gas prices and the environment, some local residents are switching to bicycles for their commute to work and school.

FRANKFORD - A 55-year-old man was injured Friday afternoon when the Harley Davidson motorcycle he was riding collided with a Mercedes on Route 206.

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“This place (the fair) is really a treasure. It's one place where people can bring their families and feel comfortable and safe and we want to make sure that it keeps going”

When the Sussex County Farm and Horse show began, it was far from what it is today. via New Jersey Herald

“I would love to have a farm but wouldn't want to be a farmer”

Sussex County resident Matthew Novak has combined his passion for photography with his interest in farming to embark on a documentary project he hopes will help raise awareness about the plight of farmers ... via New Jersey Herald

SPARTA -- Parts of the downtown area will be closed to traffic this morning for a 5K road race. via Daily Record

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc., which runs workplace child-care and early education centers, said Friday its first-quarter profit dropped more than 40 percent, due to a large charge related to its ... via Canadian Business Magazine

“We call them cast members for the day”

Visitors to Disney World will be entertained on Wednesday by 29 dancers from the Branchville Dance Center, who will perform on the stage at the Galaxy Theater. via New Jersey Herald

“We hope that as we have informed our children and parents, that everyone is exceptionally cautious”

Sussex County schools are on alert while police look for the driver of a red SUV after he reportedly attempted to lure a juvenile into his vehicle. via New Jersey Herald