Sussex County

A Sussex County man just released under the state's pandemic early-release law was back in jail the same day.

Concern over coronavirus continues to affect New Jersey schools, with two more districts suspending fall sports.

Officials have counted more than 1,600 ballots from New Jersey's July primary that were found last week in a “mislabeled” bin.

Roughly 300 boats turned out for a boat parade hosted Saturday by the Sussex County Republican Committee in support of President Donald Trump.

A bill moving through Trenton aims to protect senior citizens in long-term care facilities from ailments such as COVID-19 and increase transparency for residents and their families.

As of Wednesday, the facility had reported 53 deaths tied to the virus and 184 cases of COVID-19. Its sister building has reported 13 deaths and 52 cases.

The owner of the state's largest long-term care facility, where 17 bodies were found crowded into a makeshift morgue, has been fined and will need to have some specific roles added to its staff.

Boat owners still can take to the water from marinas and boatyards, though no boat rentals or charters will be allowed during the COVID-19 pandemic in NJ, NY, or CT.

Police said the staff at the Andover Rehabilitation and Subacute Rehabilitation Facility in Sussex County became overwhelmed by a large number of COVID-19 cases and fatalities.

Two state lawmakers want to ban reusable bags until a month after the health crisis is over, citing concern over contamination.