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Man sentenced for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute in Sussex County
NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – A Passaic County man was sentenced for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray. Dominick Wilson, 37, of Paterson was sentenced on July 25 before the Honorable Michael C. Gaus, .J.S.C. at the Sussex County Courthouse...
Five Guys finds spot in Hampton Township. Find out what else is coming
Get ready for burgers and a big bag of steaming hot fries, because Sussex County's first Five Guys franchise is coming in hot. The Hampton Township Planning Board unanimously approved site plans on June 20 to convert a one-story retail building at 10 Route 206 (Hampton House Road) into mixed use, with several...
Father and son charged in fentanyl-related fatal overdoses of 3 Sussex County residents
A Sussex Borough father and son have been charged in the fentanyl-laced overdose deaths of three borough residents, who all died within a week, authorities said. Victor Johnson, 45, and his son, Aljauan Sanders, 18, were indicted June 20 on 11 counts, including three counts of first-degree strict liability death and charges for...
Sussex County man accused of initiating argument, brandishing knife at community event
FRANKLIN BOROUGH, NJ (Sussex County) – A Sussex County man is accused of initiating an argument and then brandishing a knife at a community event in Franklin Borough. On Saturday, June 29, police received a complaint from several witnesses of the Franklin Nite community event that a man had stabbed a knife into a picnic table during a dispute near the Franklin pond, police said.
Famous NJ restaurant being sold after 75 years
Maybe its secret all along has been the most breathtaking view of the Kittatinny Mountain Ridge. Maybe it’s the good food in such a secluded place. Perhaps it’s those antler chandeliers. Whatever magic is part of its formula the Walpack Inn has been a thing in Sussex County...
Father and Son Charged in Fentanyl-laced Overdose Deaths of Three Sussex Borough Residents
A Sussex Borough father and son have been charged with the fentanyl-laced overdose deaths of three borough residents, all of whom died within a week, authorities said. Victor Johnson, 45, and his son, Aljauan Sanders, 18, were indicted on 11 counts on June 20, including three counts of first-degree strict liability death, as well as […]
NY Jets players hilariously attempt to pronounce North Jersey towns. See how they did
North Jersey natives may have the one-up when it comes to pronouncing some of the trickiest towns, but for New York Jets players raised in other states, attempts to sound out those oft mispronounced towns is just downright hilarious. Hop-A-cong? Hop-IT-cong? Hop-scotch?. Cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers, the Jets' fifth-round draft pick...
Ridge and Valley Conservancy to host Ridgetop Circle fundraiser to support conservation efforts in Northwestern New Jersey
WALPACK TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) — Ridge and Valley Conservancy invites the community to an evening of conservation and celebration at their upcoming Ridgetop Circle fundraiser, taking place on Sept. 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the picturesque Walpack Inn. This event aims to raise funds crucial to RVC’s ongoing...
Jackpot! Scratch Off Ticket Sold In Sussex County Wins Big
A $50,000 loaded ticket sold in Newton won the top prize on Sunday, July 21. The game involves a player scratching off the play area to reveal 10 winning numbers and 30 your numbers each associated with a prize. If the pla WINNING NUMBERS and thirty YOUR NUMBERS each associated with a prize. If the player matches any winning numbers to the your numbers, the player wins the prize shown for that number.
Newton Medical Center Community Advisory Board Awards $70,408 Grant to The Center for Prevention & Counseling for Youth Substance Use and Mental Health Project
Newton, NJ - [July 21, 2024] - The Center for Prevention and Counseling (CFPC) is pleased to announce a generous grant award of $70,408 from the Newton Medical Center Community Advisory Board. This critical funding will empower the "Prevention Works!" project, a comprehensive initiative to tackle the growing concerns of youth substance use and mental health in the Vernon, Sussex, and Hopatcong, New Jersey communities.
Fire company coin toss turns up wedding ring in Sussex County
FRANKLIN BOROUGH, NJ (Sussex County) – A coin toss fundraiser turned up a wedding ring, and the Franklin Fire Department is hoping to get it back to its rightful owner. The fire company, in a post on its Facebook page, said that the wedding ring was found in one of their buckets sometime between Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 in Franklin Borough.
Famous NJ restaurant being sold after 75 years
Maybe its secret all along has been the most breathtaking view of the Kittatinny Mountain Ridge. Maybe it’s the good food in such a secluded place. Perhaps it’s those antler chandeliers. Whatever magic is part of its formula the Walpack Inn has been a thing in Sussex County...
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