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Grant money will improve up to 30 Newton crosswalks
Newton is looking to increase traffic around its schools and downtown area -- pedestrian traffic, that is.
$31M set for area transit; $3M for railroad
More than $31 million has been designated for area transportation projects in the latest state budget, signed by Gov.
Dare to Ask: Baby, why are your ears pierced?
Dare to Ask Infants, parents and pierced ears Web-posted : Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Adventures of a Transplanted Gardener Errors in landscaping Web-posted : Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Today's topic discusses the ...
Branchville wants 3 mama bears, 10 cubs rounded up
BRANCHVILLE -- State wildlife officials are going to try to capture three mama bears and their 10 cubs that are calling Branchville home.
3 mama bears, 10 cubs sought in Sussex County
State wildlife officials are going to try to capture three mama bears and their 10 cubs that are calling Branchville home.
Storm leaves thousands in the dark; clean up continues in county
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.
Power expected to be fully restored today
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.
Local briefs for June 11, 2008
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 ...
Franklin teachers had parallel careers
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.
Rising gas prices make commuting by bike a wheel good idea
Concerned about rising gas prices and the environment, some local residents are switching to bicycles for their commute to work and school.
Harley rider hurt in Route 206 crash
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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Farm and Horse Show Foundation hopes to raise $1M
“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
25-year-old Vernon man to reveal local farmers' plight in documentary
“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
5K road race in Sparta to shut downtown roads
SPARTA -- Parts of the downtown area will be closed to traffic this morning for a 5K road race. via Daily Record
Earnings roundup: Weis Markets 1Q profit slides, Bright Horizons earnings drop on hefty charge
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
Local dance troupe to perform at Disney World
“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
Boy, 9, says man tried to lure him into car
“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