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Popular Sussex County Party Store Closing Brick-And-Mortar Space Citing Theft, Inflation
A popular party supply store in Sussex County is closing the doors of its brick-and-mortar space citing theft, inflation, and customer rudeness.
The Sugar Sisters on Route 23 in Franklin will close its doors in September, the owners announced on Facebook on Sunday, July 24.
“Lisa and I regretfully announce that we are closing the doors to our brick-and-mortar store,” reads the post.
Meanwhile, everything is on sale “with the exception of a few select items” at the store, which has not raised its prices due to inflation, the post says.
The owners cite family, theft, inflation, and increas…
‘Tragic:’ Devoted Sussex County Father Of 5 Dies In Motorcycle Crash, 38
Devoted Sussex County father of five Joseph E. August died in a motorcycle crash on Friday, July 15. He was 38.
Joseph attended the Hopatcong School District before moving to Andover, where he lived at the time of his death, according to his social media page and obituary.
He loved fishing, the ocean, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family.
Joseph was described as a “devoted father that would stop the world for his children.”
“He will be remembered for his infectious smile, big brown eyes, his huge heart and sense of humor,” reads Joseph’s memorial.
Joseph leaves behind…
Loaded Handgun Found During Traffic Stop Of Stolen Car In Sussex County, Police Say
A Sussex County man driving a stolen vehicle was found with a loaded handgun during a traffic stop, authorities charged.
Jose M. Colon, of Hamburg, was charged with second-degree eluding, second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, and several other related indictable offenses following the traffic stop on Monday, May 30, Franklin Borough Police said in a release on Wednesday, July 6.
Colon, 19, was being sought by police in Hamburg and Hardyston after allegedly stealing a second vehicle within the span of eight hours, the release said.
Police in Ogdensburg also assisted with the inves…
Guilty: Sussex County Resident Admits Harassing 13-Year-Old Girl On Social Media
A Sussex County resident admitted in court to harassing a 13-year-old girl on social media, authorities announced.
Elizabeth A. Hogoboom-Szluka, 45, pleaded guilty to cyber-harassment in Sussex County court, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said in a release on Wednesday, June 29.
Hogoboom-Szluka, of Branchville, admitted to sending “indecent or lewd” comments to the 13-year-old girl on social media with the intention of harassing her, Koch said.
Hogoboom-Szluka is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday, Sept. 8.
Hogoboom-Szluka was represented by William Oake, Esq., while the state was represen…
