NEWTON, NJ – Newton area alumni have earned accolades and degrees from their colleges and universities.

Gabrielle Sarni earned a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Alyssa Falleni earned an award for outstanding academic achievement from the College of Pharmacy in pharmacy from the University of Rhode Island.

Madeline Teitsma earned a ...

NEWTON, NJ—The high school and middle school mascot dominated the discussion at the Newton Board of Education meeting on Tuesday.  The meeting drew more than 30 people to share their thoughts about the Brave online and in person.  The meeting had been moved to the high school auditorium for one of its first in person meetings in over a year due to the pandemic.

For ...

SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ –The Sussex County officials reported on July 30, there were 103 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death, in their first report since July 23.

Sussex County officials said “due to the decrease in the number of positive COVID-19 cases,” they will only be reporting statistics on Fridays. Their next report will be on August 6.

As of July 30, there ...

NEWARK, NJ – In a state faced with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, Gov. Phil Murphy aims to tackle those numbers with the establishment of a universal home nurse visitation program for newborns.

Murphy signed a landmark bill (S690) on Thursday at the Leaguers, Inc. building in Newark, giving New Jersey one of the most comprehensive and robust home visitation ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Following the recent upsurge in the Delta variant of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control on July 27 updated its guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated. The CDC said that while individuals can resume activities that they did prior to the pandemic to reduce the risk of being infected with the Delta variant and possibly spreading it to others, wearing a mask ...

NEWTON, NJ- The Town of Newton has invited  residents to participate in the Sussex County Fair talent show.  People can share their talents in on August 14 but must register by August 1.

The three divisions are:

Children ages – 5 to 11,
Juniors ages- 12 to 17,
Adult ages - 18 and older

Each of the divisions will have a first, second and third place winner with ...

SPARTA, NJ - Lakeland Bus is looking to restore commuter bus service between Sparta and New York City.  They are asking for input from commuters to plan and schedule future routes.  

This survey will be open through August 8. 

Sparta to NYC Commuter Service Restoration Analysis/Survey

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NEWTON, NJ—The Newton Swim team won their final home meet of the season against Stockholm on Thursday, July 22. Their record is now 5-0 with two more meets this week and then championships.

Before the meet began, the two Co-Presidents of the swim team Jessica Brennan and Kelly Gallo said a few words of thanks to the Newton Town Council members for all the work they did to make the ...

NEWTON, NJ—Three Newton Board of Education seats are on the ballot this year yet only incumbant Joan Faye submitted a nominating petition by the July 26 deadline. In addition to Faye, Jenna Genung and Grace Dickson’s terms are expiring this year. 

Dickson and Genung confirmed that they will not be running again for a seat on the board.

With only one petition ...

WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- Dr. Joseph DalBon of the New Jersey Center for Laser and Cosmetic Dentistry spoke with TAPintoTV to discuss a new painless laser oral treatment created to alleviate sleep apnea.

“Sleep apnea is a condition where the patient is waking up during the night and unable to breathe that can cause a number of serious health issues,” he said. Some of these health issues ...