New Jersey Herald

The New Jersey Herald is a daily newspaper that comes out six days a week, from Sunday to Friday. Based in Newton, New Jersey, it holds the distinction of being the sole daily newspaper in Sussex County and is among the oldest newspapers in the state. Its readership extends beyond Sussex County, reaching into Morris County and Warren County in New Jersey, as well as Pike County in Pennsylvania and Orange County in New York.

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Morris/Sussex Athlete of the Week poll, vote, results

3 days ago | njherald.com | Jane Havsy

It's time to vote for the Morris/Sussex Athlete of the Week!Read about the performances that stood out and let us know who you think should be the Athlete of the Week in the poll at the bottom of this page. Nominations were provided by coaches and are presented in alphabetical order. Voting closes at 5 p.m. Thursday. Kate BarisonekWest Morris junior attackNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Newton lacrosse player turns heads as the only girl, but 'she's one of us,' teammates say

1 week ago | njherald.com | Jane Havsy

NEWTON — "Down!""Set!"A whistle screeches. "Down!""Set!"Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Over and over and over again. Sometimes, Brianna Murray thinks she hears the repetition in her sleep. But if that's what it takes to be a top faceoff specialist for the Newton lacrosse program, the sophomore doesn't mind. She just wants to blend in with the boys. Newton High School does not have a girls lacrosse team.
It's 2025. This year, we must take Easter seriously | Opinion

1 week ago | njherald.com | Andrew Napolitano

3-minute readJudge Andrew NapolitanoSpecial to the USA TODAY Network“That God, which ever lives and loves,One God, one law, one element,And one far-off divine eventTo which the whole creation moves.”— Alfred Lord Tennyson, 1809-1892Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Baseball: Morris/Sussex Top 10 rankings heading into important week

1 week ago | njherald.com | Nick Gantaifis

Action was limited last week for Morris and Sussex county baseball teams due to inclement weather. The schedule ramps up this week with several intriguing matchups between division rivals and ranked teams. Here's a look at the latest Morris/Sussex Top 10 rankings as we start the third week of the 2025 season:10. Mendham (2-4)Previous ranking: No. 10Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
NJ Transit cancels $91M bus contract with Academy over disputed bid process

1 week ago | njherald.com | Colleen Wilson

NJ Transit canceled a lucrative public bus service contract awarded to Academy Express LLC after a bid protest from a competing company. The decision was made on April 4, said a letter authored by Barbara Geary, NJ Transit's chief procurement officer, and obtained exclusively by NorthJersey.com. Geary said the possibility of an "unlevel playing field" prompted her to rescind the contract award to Academy.
FIFA World Cup 2026 visitors should expect no parking at MetLife — and transit issues

1 week ago | njherald.com | Katie Sobko |Colleen Wilson

“If you don’t want to deal with some transportation issues, don’t come to the game," Alex Lasry, CEO of the regional host committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, said Thursday during a panel at the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce’s annual tourism conference after explaining that his family takes no chances with traffic, joking that his father left the 1996 World Series Game 6 in the eighth inning to dodge the traffic.
NJ congressman one of several lawmakers on board plane that bumped wing at Reagan Airport

2 weeks ago | njherald.com | Amanda Wallace

Show Caption Hide Caption Top issues for Josh Gottheimer in 2024: VideoThe issues Josh Gottheimer wants to tackle in JanuaryTwo American Airlines planes clipped wings on the runway at Reagan National Airport Thursday. Rep. Josh Gottheimer was one of at least three lawmakers on board one of the planes. Two airplanes clipped wings at Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday afternoon. A North Jersey congressman was one of at least three lawmakers on board one of the planes.
Tariffs and the Constitution: Where is Congress? | Opinion

2 weeks ago | njherald.com | Andrew Napolitano

President Trump's recently rescinded tariffs raise constitutional questions about executive power. The International Economic Emergency Powers Act allows presidential tariffs during emergencies, but the trade imbalance cited is not a sudden event as required by the law. The Constitution grants taxing power solely to Congress, not the president. The judiciary's role is to uphold the Constitution and limit other branches' overreach.
U.S. Immigration judge may rule Friday on whether Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

2 weeks ago | njherald.com | Hannan Adely

An immigration judge in Louisiana may rule on Friday on whether Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, targeted for deportation over his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests, can be removed from the country. Assistant Chief Immigration Judge Jamee Comans said the U.S. government had until Wednesday night to show evidence that he should be deported, Reuters reported.
Sussex County proposal would add 400 apartments, retail near old Franklin zinc mine

2 weeks ago | njherald.com | Bruce A. Scruton

A developer has proposed a multi-story apartment building with retail space on Main Street in Franklin. The project, called Zinctown Parc, would include approximately 400 luxury rental residences and amenities, the builder said. The project requires approval from the town and faces questions about its potential impact on borough resources and the environment.