By FRED J. AUN
February 20, 2019ROXBURY, NJ – When police searched the Port Morris home of a man accused earlier this month of detonating a homemade bomb in Sussex County they discovered a hallucinogenic mushroom growing operation protected by cameras and filled with strategically placed weapons, according to court records.
Details of the findings are included in a Feb. 7 affidavit filed by Roxbury Police Detective Tom ...
SPARTA, NJ – A Newton man is facing drunk driving charges after being stopped for speeding on Woodport Road. On February 16 around 2 a.m. Officer Michael Poon stopped Tyler Wehreberg for driving 61 MPH in a 45 MPH zone, police said.
When Poon spoke with the 22-year-old the officer smelled alcohol and saw multiple open beers in the car. Wehreberg told Poon he had one ...
SPARTA, NJ – A Lake Hopatcong man was stopped on Woodport Road and ended up in custody. On February 14 around 7:30 a.m. Cpl. Marc Rubino saw Anthony Bellina, 33, in his VW Passat without his seatbelt on, police report.
Rubino found Bellina’s license was suspended and he had an active warrant from Wall Township. He was taken to Sparta Police Department Headquarters for ...
By BILL WEIGHTMAN
February 20, 2019I know about retail and how it operates, but today online business monopolies apply the squeeze to mall retail chains! This is again the case for both Payless Shoes, which made good shoes affordable, and Things Remembered a place to award co-workers, fathers and mothers, and students with special clocks, watches, silver key chains and more!
I found myself at the Rockaway wall, which has ...
The Sparta Education Association would like to make the following statement in an effort to clarify the current situation affecting the Sparta leaning community:
The teachers, secretaries, and paraprofessionals of the Sparta Education Association have been working with an expired contract for the last eight months. The SEA consists of dedicated and hard-working educators who give ...
By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
February 16, 2019Cara Di Falco, star of “Cara’s Cucina,” will host Groundwork Elizabeth’s WinterGreen gala Feb. 27 at the Hilton Newark Airport Hotel.
A nonprofit founded in Elizabeth in 2003, Groundwork Elizabeth builds sustainable communities in Elizabeth, NJ and in nearby Union County communities with urban agriculture initiatives, youth programing and more.
“So ...
By DANIELLE FRANCISCO
February 21, 2019NEWTON, NJ—Branchville residents are facing heroin related charges after a traffic stop on Main Street. Ptl. Edward Sperling stopped a motor Tina Mahboub, around 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 17 for a speeding, police report.
When speaking with the 38-year-old driver and passenger Felix Torres, 32, the officer smelled marijuana. Sperling searched the car and found ...
By FRED J. AUN
February 20, 2019ROXBURY, NJ – When police searched the Port Morris home of a man accused earlier this month of detonating a homemade bomb in Sussex County they discovered a hallucinogenic mushroom growing operation protected by cameras and filled with strategically placed weapons, according to court records.
Details of the findings are included in a Feb. 7 affidavit filed by Roxbury Police Detective Tom ...
By LYNN GARAFOLA
Grab this just-listed 4BR colonial located on prestigious Sparta Mountain before it's GONE! Check out 9 Upper Glen Lake Road in Sparta this Sunday, February 24th from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at our OPEN HOUSE!
This beautiful 4BR, 2.5-bathroom home lies on a quiet street filled with wonderful neighbors just minutes from Sparta's sweet town center. Loaded with natural light, it offers a ...
By LYNN GARAFOLA
If you're 55+ and seeking a 1-bedroom apartment in the heart of Sparta, NJ--here's your chance! This fantastic 1BR apartment , #203, can be YOURS. What makes a Seasons at Sparta apartment so special? Read on...
Location, Location, Location
Being nestled in the heart of charming Sparta (at 84 Sparta ...
By LYNN GARAFOLA
Seeking an amazing Sparta 4BR home? Look no further than 28 Waters Edge ! Check it out at our OPEN HOUSE this Sunday, February 17th from 1-3pm---you'll fall in love!
Perched handsomely on an acre in the beautiful Sparta Mountain community, 28 Waters Edge offers a 4BR 2.5 Bathroom home with space and style. Located in the ...
By LYNN GARAFOLA
It’s common knowledge that a great number of homes sell during the spring buying season. For that reason, many homeowners hold off putting their homes on the market until then. Team Nest Builder explains why this is not a good strategy.
The other listings that come out in the spring represent increased competition to any seller. Do a greater number of homes actually come to the market ...
By LYNN GARAFOLA
Longing to live the lake lifestyle? Today's your lucky day! Check out this amazing 3BR home with water views, available in Sparta's highly-desirable Lake Mohawk community! See it for yourself at our OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, February 10th from 1pm-3pm.
137 Hillside Road, Sparta
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at 137 Hillside Road, Sparta, ...
By ZACHARY ANDERSON
LAFAYETTE, NJ - Pass It Along is holding the Annual Dodge the Ball Tournament at the The Fieldhouse at Sparta, located in Sparta, New Jersey. The events is being held on March 2, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. All proceeds from this event will benefit Pass It Along, a non-profit organization providing volunteer opportunities, leadership development and self-discovery workshops for teenagers ...
By ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
On this week’s AtlantiCast, meet the newest chairman of the American Hospital Association, learn about a breakthrough in heart surgery at Morristown Medical Center, celebrate a year of innovation at Atlantic Health System and see some tips to stay flu free.
By MARK DI IONNO
For a dozen years I was a news columnist at the state’s largest newspaper and in the decade prior to that, I was its editor in charge of all local news.
I semi-retired from that company in December and wrote a farewell column expressing gratitude for being able to make a living doing something I loved for more than 40 years.
In that continued spirit, here is my inaugural column for ...
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NEWTON, NJ - Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders February 13, 2019 meeting video.
By SAMUEL K. BURLUM
Source: So you have decided you want to be your own boss. Maybe you are in a position to finally start your own business that you’ve always dreamed of? So where do you begin? Samuel K. Burlum explores what it takes to begin your own business venture.
So you want to own your own business. Before you can determine the path in which your entrepreneurship career will be headed, ...
Opening tomorrow night and running the weekend of February 22-24 we our proud to present our toe tapping music revue Those Were the Days with our third installment Those Were the Days Part 3: Feelin' the Funk! Songs of the 70's! If you've missed our previous two installments you definitely don't want to miss this one!
The show will take place at ...
By ZACHARY ANDERSON
February 12, 2019LAFAYETTE, NJ - Teenagers throughout Sussex County joined Pass It Along and DASI Thursday evening for A Healthy Relationships Workshop and Meme Contest, in light of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Audience members participated in an interactive workshop led by Kailey Denzer-Weiler and Sierra Agens, Education Coordinators for DASI. The workshop guided teens through warning signs of an ...
