Sussex County Native Nikki Dean Dies, 22
The Sussex County community is mourning the death of Nicole L. Dean, who died Sept. 25 at the age of 22.
Born in Nicole, Dean grew up in Vernon and graduated from Vernon High School, her obituary says.
In addition to having a “very loving and happy soul,” Nicole was known for her love of the outdoors and had spent much of her time hiking the Appalachian Trail, according to her obituary.
She was getting ready to study optometry in North Carolina, where she lived at the time of her death, her obituary says.
Dean is predeceased by her mother, Maria Dean. She is survived by her father, Jonat…
Sussex County Officials Won't Release Details On Grad Party Linked To Teen Covid-19 Outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak among six teens in Sussex County has been linked to a graduation party, according to health officials who won't release the details.
According to the NJ Herald, County Health Officer Jim McDonald declined to release the date and location of the party, and wont' release the names of towns of those who tested positive.
Data released by the county on Monday, however shows the following municipalities have residents who tested positive between Friday and Sunday: Byram (6), Green, Sparta (3), Vernon (3), and one each in Frankford, Hampton, Hardyston, Hopatcong, and …
