Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information websites  https://dot.nj.gov/transportation/index.shtml   and  www.511nj.org  for construction updates and real-time travel information, or call 609-963-1975 for any questions.

Sussex County Library System Offers Guided Reading Book Lists to Support Young Readers Newton, NJ  – Finding books by reading levels just got easier at the Sussex County Library System (SCLS). Families and educators can now browse new librarian-curated book lists to find reading selections available at the library. Guided Reading Levels, developed by Fountas and Pinnell, provide a simple and effective system for matching children with books that support their developing readi

Morris County Declares Operation Green Light for Veterans Week, Nov. 4–11 Morris County invites everyone to  “Light it Green”   from Nov. 4 through Veterans Day on Nov. 11 by shining one or more green lights outside homes, schools or workplaces in honor of the service men and women who stood ready to defend our freedoms.  The Morris County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution at its Oct. 22 public meeting declaring the seven days leading up to Veteran’s Day 2025

Take a Glimpse into Sussex County’s Past with Digital Collections from SCLS   Newton, NJ  – The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) has expanded its growing Digital Image Collection, adding new sets of historic images that celebrate the county’s people, art, and landmarks. The online archive, curated by the Library’s Local History & Genealogy Department, now includes the Louis Larsen 1965 Exhibit Photos, Gingerbread Castle Collection, and Fred Kattermann Photograph Collection

NJDEP WATER LEVEL MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE From the Lake Hopatcong Commission and the Lake Hopatcong Foundation: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) released an updated  Lake Hopatcong Water Level Management Plan (WLMP) . According to the NJDEP, the 2024 Lake Hopatcong Water Level Management Plan is a minor update to the 2011 Plan that reflects recommendations of the Citizen Advisory Committee made during meetings that occurred from 2021-2023. The purp

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Project Self-Sufficiency Seeks Donations for Thanksgiving Sponsor a Family Newton, NJ (October 7, 2025) -  Project Self-Sufficiency  is soliciting assistance for hundreds of low-income families who need a little extra help this season, by asking area residents and organizations to donate traditional  Thanksgiving  food, or to  donate funds  towards the purchase of food.  Donors are invited to sponsor a family for only $50 or to make a contribution of the