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Health and Human Services

Celebrate Senior Day at the New Jersey State Fair (7/6/2021)    Print this story Join us under the Performing Arts Tent at the Sussex County Fairgrounds on Thursday, August 12, 2021, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., to participate in this special celebration.

Personal Protection (7/6/2021)    Print this story Most mosquitoes bite at dusk or at night, but some kinds will bite during the day. Mosquitoes can transmit serious and sometimes fatal diseases, such as the West Nile Virus, to humans. Here are some helpful tips to protect yourself and help cut down on the number of mosquitoes.

Sun Safety (7/6/2021)    Print this story Summer is in full swing, which means it's the ideal time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. But are you protecting yourself against potential dangers?

Law Enforcement

Sheriff Strada Commissions the Sussex Technical School’s Graphic Arts Class for New Rescue Logo (7/6/2021)    Print this story Sussex County Sheriff Michael F. Strada recently called upon the students in the Sussex Technical School’s Graphic Design class to develop a new and modern Sheriff’s Office badge logo for their Polaris All Terrain Rescue Vehicle.

Sussex County Sheriff’s Office K9 Nutmeg and Detective Young Attend the National Police Bloodhound Association Seminar and Receive Certification (7/6/2021)    Print this story Sussex County Sheriff Michael F. Strada is pleased to announce that during the last week of April 2021, K9 Nutmeg and her handler Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Detective Cathy Young attended the National Police Bloodhound Association's Spring Seminar in McHenry, Maryland.

Recycling

July 24, 2021 - Electronic Waste Day at SCMUA (7/6/2021)    Print this story Electronic Waste Recycling Day is available to Sussex County residents, businesses, local school districts, municipalities and county agencies.

Library

Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program (6/30/2021)    Print this story The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) Tails and Tales Summer Reading program is underway! All SCLS cardholders are invited to register for summer reading through the library website, sussexcountylibrary.org/summer2021, or in person at their local branch.

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JCP&L Launches Energy Efficiency Programs (7/6/2021)    Print this story Jersey Central Power and Light, (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), will launch a broad selection of energy efficiency programs this summer to help customers save energy, reduce bills and protect the environment.

Town of the Month

Montague Township (7/6/2021)    Print this story Montague Township was established in 1759 and has a current population of 3,847 (according to the 2010 Census). Within its boundary is the highest elevation point in the State of New Jersey. The township is located in the Northwest corner of New Jersey and sits alongside the scenic Delaware River, with Pennsylvania across the river and New York State to the North. It is home to the High Point Monument, erected as a lasting tribute to the "Glory and Honor and Eternal Memory of New Jersey's Heroes by land, sea, and air in all wars of our country". (montaguenj.org) Montague was incorporated on February 21, 1798, by an act of the New Jersey Legislature as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships. (Wikipedia)

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