02/02/13 COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ.

• Watches Stolen From Unlocked Cars Lead to Arrest _{2013-02-01, 04:13 pm}
  A Hopatcong resident's deer camera, along with the Sussex County K-9 unit, led to the arrest of a borough man who allegedly stole items from unlocked cars, Lt.
• Hopatcong bar patrons, tracking dog, lead to arrest of man on burglary charges _{2013-02-01, 03:00 am}
  ... was missing from her car, called police. Police tracked the man's footprints in the snow and brought in the Sussex County K-9 for help tracking the man. The dog tracked the scent/footprints in the snow from Evergreen Avenue, across St. Jude's church ...
• Shara, Morristown Medical Center Foundation making Morris County business news _{2013-02-01, 03:00 am}
  Vandenbergh began his banking career with Midlantic Bank/North and joined Lakeland Bank in 1998 through the merger with the National Bank of Sussex County where he was that bank's president.
• Sussex County YMCA Launches Strong Kids Campaign _{2013-02-01, 10:56 am}
  ... that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. More importantly, gifts to the Sussex County YMCA stay in the community, having a direct impact on residents right here in Hardyston. "Through our Strong Kids campaign, we ...
• Christie Administration Approves Nearly $2.2 Million In Trail Grants _{2013-02-01, 10:56 am}
  ... well as several general trail advocates and state government representatives. $24,000 to the town of Newton in Sussex County for completion of a critical link of the Sussex Branch Trail that will enable the relocation of the trail from its current ...
• Richard Goffman to Read From His Novel, Heartless Cruelty _{2013-02-01, 09:35 am}
  NEWTON, NJ The Betty June Silconas Poetry Center will present, Sussex County writer, Richard Goffman reading from his new mystery novel Heartless Cruelty on Saturday, February 9th from 2-4 p.m. at the SCCC Performing Arts Center Atrium.
• Season of confusion: Warm, then cold _{2013-02-01, 02:14 am}
  ... REPORTS newsroom@njherald.com It was a day that only an indecisive, sleep-deprived groundhog could appreciate. Sussex County saw a record high temperature, suitable for mid-spring, followed Sussex County saw a record high temperature, suitable for ...
• Vernon mayor briefs council, public on current affairs _{2013-02-01, 12:23 am}
  ... it was driven, in part, by the MUA repaying $788,000 to cover costs previously allotted by the township to the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority. Marotta spoke following an unusual recess called to celebrate the birthdays of council ...
• DEP awards trail project grants _{2013-02-01, 12:22 am}
  Two trail projects in Sussex County have received grants from the Department of Environmental Protection, the department said on Thursday.
• Hopatcong Honors First Responders _{2013-01-31, 11:30 pm}
  ... f leading us through this catastrophe day by day and sometimes hour by hour." Follow The Alternative Press for Sussex County News, as well as The Alternative Press of Sussex County's Facebook Page , for news, and other information.
• Hopatcong - Two Charged With Theft _{2013-01-31, 11:28 pm}
  ... her family members and with Santucci, pawned the ring in Byram. She was arrested, charged and brought to the Sussex County Jail when she could not make bail. Marc Santucci who is friends with Hess pawned off the other stolen jewelry in a pawn shop ...
• Sussex County Freeholders Approve Veterans' Cemetery, Support Agro-Tourism _{2013-01-31, 11:28 pm}
  NEWTON, NJ At the Jan. 30, 2013 meeting, Sussex County Freeholders were introduced to the new superintendant at Sussex County Vocational Technical High School: Gary Modla.
• Sparta Teen Arrest, Bad Checks, and DUI Charges Present at Recent Sparta Municipal Court Hearing _{2013-01-31, 08:38 pm}
  ... ety test, Petri had said "I" after "W," and was not able to stand on one leg. Follow The Alternative Press for Sussex County News, as well as The Alternative Press of Sussex County's Facebook Page , for news, and other information.
• Warren County trails receive grant for development and repairs _{2013-01-31, 03:03 pm}
  The Christie Administration has approved nearly $2.2 million in grants for projects that will develop and improve passive and motorized trails across the state, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin announced.
• Thursday starts out breaking temperature record _{2013-01-31, 11:27 am}
  ... of rain on the region and brought wind gusts of up to 50 mph, causing some power outages in the area. In Sussex County, Jersey Central Power & Light reported that as of 10:30 a.m. Thursday 59 customers were without power. The majority of these ...
• Driver charged after giving false name _{2013-01-31, 01:58 am}
  ... olice. Judge James Devine of the Vernon Township Municipal Court set bail at $1,000. Metcalf was lodged in the Sussex County jail in lieu of bail, with a pending court date of Feb. 19 at 1:30 p.m.
• Franklin approves administrator's raise _{2013-01-31, 12:19 am}
  ... "He puts in a lot of time and hours. He's in a valuable position, to keep the town running," Crowley said. In Sussex County in 2011, salaries for chief administrators ranged from $14,000 in Green Township, where the employee was part-time, to ...
• Veterans cemetery plan moving ahead _{2013-01-31, 12:19 am}
  The Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders has given County Administrator John Eskilson the right to act on the board's behalf as a veterans group goes through the process of establishing a cemetery on county-owned land in Sparta.
• JCP&L prepares for high winds _{2013-01-30, 09:22 pm}
  ... reach a record 60 degrees -- but don't get used to it, as the winter's temperature roller-coaster will drop Sussex County riders right back down to frozen reality. Jersey Central Power & Light has implemented its storm preparation process as a ...
• Newton Town Council Discusses Timber Salvage of Trees Impacted by Hurricane Sandy _{2013-01-30, 08:25 pm}
  ... active volunteers of an agency, such as a first aid squad or fire department. Follow The Alternative Press for Sussex County News, as well as The Alternative Press of Sussex County's Facebook Page , for news, and other information.

01/31/13 COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ.

• Sparta Teen Arrest, Bad Checks, and DUI Charges Present at Recent Sparta Municipal Court Hearing _{2013-01-31, 08:38 pm}
  ... ety test, Petri had said "I" after "W," and was not able to stand on one leg. Follow The Alternative Press for Sussex County News, as well as The Alternative Press of Sussex County's Facebook Page , for news, and other information.
• Warren County trails receive grant for development and repairs _{2013-01-31, 03:03 pm}
  The Christie Administration has approved nearly $2.2 million in grants for projects that will develop and improve passive and motorized trails across the state, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin announced.
• Thursday starts out breaking temperature record _{2013-01-31, 11:27 am}
  ... of rain on the region and brought wind gusts of up to 50 mph, causing some power outages in the area. In Sussex County, Jersey Central Power & Light reported that as of 10:30 a.m. Thursday 59 customers were without power. The majority of these ...
• Driver charged after giving false name _{2013-01-31, 01:58 am}
  ... olice. Judge James Devine of the Vernon Township Municipal Court set bail at $1,000. Metcalf was lodged in the Sussex County jail in lieu of bail, with a pending court date of Feb. 19 at 1:30 p.m.
• Franklin approves administrator's raise _{2013-01-31, 12:19 am}
  ... "He puts in a lot of time and hours. He's in a valuable position, to keep the town running," Crowley said. In Sussex County in 2011, salaries for chief administrators ranged from $14,000 in Green Township, where the employee was part-time, to ...
• Veterans cemetery plan moving ahead _{2013-01-31, 12:19 am}
  The Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders has given County Administrator John Eskilson the right to act on the board's behalf as a veterans group goes through the process of establishing a cemetery on county-owned land in Sparta.
• JCP&L prepares for high winds _{2013-01-30, 09:22 pm}
  ... reach a record 60 degrees -- but don't get used to it, as the winter's temperature roller-coaster will drop Sussex County riders right back down to frozen reality. Jersey Central Power & Light has implemented its storm preparation process as a ...
• Newton Town Council Discusses Timber Salvage of Trees Impacted by Hurricane Sandy _{2013-01-30, 08:25 pm}
  ... active volunteers of an agency, such as a first aid squad or fire department. Follow The Alternative Press for Sussex County News, as well as The Alternative Press of Sussex County's Facebook Page , for news, and other information.
• More _{2013-01-30, 01:06 am}
  ... in youth and thus lead to high-risk behavior and placement in juvenile detention. Earlier this month, the Sussex County Mental Health Board held a forum at the Tri-Co community room in Frankford -- inviting mental health service providers, ...
• Power outage hits 1,500 in Hopatcong _{2013-01-30, 01:06 am}
  ... reach a record 60 degrees -- but don't get used to it, as the winter's temperature roller-coaster will drop Sussex County riders right back down to frozen reality. ANDOVER TWP. -- After dipping into its budgetary reserve last year to the tune of ...
• United Way women's event aims to help those in need _{2013-01-30, 01:06 am}
  ... Women's Leadership Councils already established in Somerset and Warren counties, the newly forming council in Sussex County, and to generate a buzz in North Essex and Morris and secure members for the developing councils. These five communities make ...
• Hopatcong honors 5 police officers _{2013-01-30, 01:05 am}
  Officer Bob Haffner, the 2012 emergency management coordinator, was lauded for weeks of dedication to the borough and the Sussex County community in preparation for Hurricane Sandy and the extensive recovery effort in its wake.
• Newton grant will fund sidewalk improvements _{2013-01-30, 01:05 am}
  ... reach a record 60 degrees -- but don't get used to it, as the winter's temperature roller-coaster will drop Sussex County riders right back down to frozen reality. ANDOVER TWP. -- After dipping into its budgetary reserve last year to the tune of ...
• Warm spell to be brief, wet _{2013-01-30, 01:05 am}
  ... reach a record 60 degrees -- but don't get used to it, as the winter's temperature roller-coaster will drop Sussex County riders right back down to frozen reality. ANDOVER TWP. -- After dipping into its budgetary reserve last year to the tune of ...
• Burned man charged in Port Jervis murder _{2013-01-30, 01:05 am}
  ... reach a record 60 degrees -- but don't get used to it, as the winter's temperature roller-coaster will drop Sussex County riders right back down to frozen reality. ANDOVER TWP. -- After dipping into its budgetary reserve last year to the tune of ...
• Mock trial verdict: High Point is tops _{2013-01-30, 01:05 am}
  ... reach a record 60 degrees -- but don't get used to it, as the winter's temperature roller-coaster will drop Sussex County riders right back down to frozen reality. ANDOVER TWP. -- After dipping into its budgetary reserve last year to the tune of ...
• Power out in Roxbury, Hopatcong _{2013-01-29, 09:57 pm}
  ... for her part in two fraudulent real estate schemes, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. Sussex County Homestead resident Emma Perretti's eyes lit up as she let out a smile after opening presents given to her. Sussex County Homestead ...
• Sparta resident charged in real estate scheme _{2013-01-29, 08:10 pm}
  ... for her part in two fraudulent real estate schemes, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. Sussex County Homestead resident Emma Perretti's eyes lit up as she let out a smile after opening presents given to her. Sussex County Homestead ...
• Hopatcong police charge local couple in theft, pawn of family jewels _{2013-01-29, 06:37 pm}
  ... ring in Byram. Hess was charged with theft and, when she was unable to post $10,000 bail, she was put in the Sussex County Jail. When police arrested Santucci at his home, he had a bag of marijuana in his pocket. He was charged with theft and ...
• Supporters Gather and Chefs Team Up For Farm-to-Fork Celebration to Benefit the Foodshed Alliance _{2013-01-29, 06:02 pm}
  ... new to the Foodshed Alliance, and its mission, also enjoying the evening. Vohden is the Deputy Director of the Sussex County Freeholders, and has been a Green Township Farmer since 1983. Some other items he farms are raspberries, asparagus, and ...

Hopatcong police commandeer firehouse in drug bust

Hopatcong police commandeer firehouse in drug bust

New Jersey Herald

... Wantage Elementary School. Eugene Mulvihill, a prominent developer whose vision shaped the northern part of Sussex County, died unexpectedly at home Saturday morning, said the president of Mountain Creek. Eugene Mulvihill, a prominent developer ...

Bed bugs confirmed in second Sussex-Wantage school

New Jersey Herald

But although multiple reports during this time have gone out to the Sussex CountyHealth Department, district officials so far have taken no steps to notify the middle-school parents beyond an initial notice that all district children were given to take home in September advising of a single bed bug found in a Wantage School classroom.

Visionary' developer Eugene Mulvihill dies

Visionary' developer Eugene Mulvihill dies

New Jersey Herald

When word spread of his passing, many in Sussex County remembered Mulvihill, an owner of Mountain Creek and Crystal Springs Golf Resort, as a visionary and entrepreneur who found great success, but still managed to remain humble and generous.

County prepares as Sandy whirls toward Northeast

County prepares as Sandy whirls toward Northeast

New Jersey Herald

Around Sussex County, residents lined up to purchase generators; stores restocked batteries and bottled water as fast as possible; municipalities constructed sandbag walls; and the county made plans for the worst case scenario.