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Stop and Shop Announces Which NJ Stores are Closing
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – Grocery shoppers in Sussex County can be assured their local Stop and Shop is not closing. The list of “underperforming stores” that are being closed has been announced and none are in Sussex County. Stop and Shop has a presence in five states with 350 locations. They announced earlier in the year they would be closing approximately 5% of the 57 stores in New Jersey.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The list of stores slated to be closed by November 2, 2024 include: 1083 Inman Ave., Edison 1049 US Highway 1 South,...
Body of missing paddleboarder found days later in NJ lake
SANDYSTON — A 61-year-old man’s body has been recovered from a Sussex County lake after authorities spent days looking for any closure, according to NJ.com. The outlet was able to confirm with New Jersey State Police that just after 6 p.m. Friday, James Lee, of Sandyston, fell off his paddleboard while at Kittatinny Lake.
Heat advisory affecting Sussex County Monday and Tuesday
A heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 3:16 a.m. valid from Monday 10 a.m. until Tuesday 6 a.m. for Sussex County. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 100 degrees expected." "Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity...
Man wanted out of Florida arrested after traffic stop in Sussex County
FRANKLIN BOROUGH, NJ (Sussex County) – A Passaic County man wanted out of Florida was arrested by Franklin Borough police after a traffic stop last month, according to police. On June 22, officers stopped Luis F. Vargas, 38, of Paterson and he initially provided officers with a fictitious name...
Several New Jersey counties placed under flood watch as rain rolls into region
Several New Jersey counties were placed under flood watch by the National Weather Service Friday morning as heavy rainfall is forecasted to soak the region through Saturday afternoon. The flood watch was issued for Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties at 6 a.m. Friday morning. For Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Union, and...
Diaper drive collects supplies for charities
The Knights of Columbus Don Bosco Council #7784 collected more than 6,000 diapers and 10,000 baby wipes during its annual diaper drive. The supplies were distributed to several charities and nonprofit organizations in Sussex County, including Today’s Choice Women’s Center, Birth Haven, Project Self-Sufficiency and Norwescap. The annual...
10 most expensive homes sold in Sussex County, July 1-7
A house in Sparta that sold for $975,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Sussex County in the past week. In total, 28 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $427,694. The average price per square foot was $245.
Sparta Board of Education Candidate Petitions Due to County Clerk in 2 Weeks
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – Residents interested in running for a seat on the board of education have until the Friday, July 26 at 4 p.m. to submit their nominating petitions to the Sussex County Clerk’s office. In Sparta, the ballot will include three 3-year positions and one 2-year position to complete the unfulfilled term of a seat vacated in February.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Current board of education members Craig Palleschi, Wendy Selander and Vanessa Serrano’s three-year terms expire this year. Emily Serafino, appointed to the vacated seat, will also have her term...
Man accused of stealing generator, gas can during Sparta Elks July 4th Parade setup
SPARTA TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) – A Sussex County man is accused of stealing a generator and a gas can during the Sparta Elks July 4th Parade setup. On July 4, at around 7:46 a.m., an officer responded to the Mohawk Avenue school for a report of a theft that had just occurred during the setup for the annual July 4th parade, police said.
Sussex County OKs $1.2M for prisoner transfer station, after wrangling lower bid
Sussex County will spend $1.2 million to add a prisoner transfer station to its communications center in Frankford, after the county commissioners were able to shave $200,000 off the initial bid for the project. The modular building will go up at the communications center on Morris Turnpike (County Route 655.)...
Body of missing paddleboarder found days later in NJ lake
SANDYSTON — A 61-year-old man’s body has been recovered from a Sussex County lake after authorities spent days looking for any closure, according to NJ.com. The outlet was able to confirm with New Jersey State Police that just after 6 p.m. Friday, James Lee, of Sandyston, fell off his paddleboard while at Kittatinny Lake.
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