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Santa Claus celebrates the lighting of the tree.
Santa Claus celebrates the lighting of the tree. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

Newton lights Christmas tree

The town of Newton held its annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday.

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08 Dec 2025 | 03:19
<b>Zy Saturnees will have copies of his book “Jill the Chick” for purchase and signing. </b>
Zy Saturnees will have copies of his book “Jill the Chick” for purchase and signing.

Santa, young author to highlight Christmas craft fair

The Sussex County Farmers and Crafters Market will host three celebrities at its Christmas Craft Fair on Dec. 13 at the Sussex...

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08 Dec 2025 | 12:00
Community Survey: Kids and Smartphones

Community Survey: Kids and Smartphones

Our newsroom is working on a story about kids’ smartphones and smartphone alternatives. Please take the short, two-minute...

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07 Dec 2025 | 02:59
<b>Stephen Mellett and Charles A. DeAngelis from Vericon Construction welcome attendees before the ceremonial cannon fire.</b>
Stephen Mellett and Charles A. DeAngelis from Vericon Construction welcome attendees before the ceremonial cannon fire.

YMCA Sporting Clays event raises $66K

The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges raised a net total of $66,000 at its second annual Sporting Clays fundraiser on Oct....

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05 Dec 2025 | 01:38
<b>Michelle Tagliabue and Katie Healy of Wantage stand in front of a Santa inflatable.</b>
Michelle Tagliabue and Katie Healy of Wantage stand in front of a Santa inflatable. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

SCCC hosts Winter Festival

Sussex County Community College hosted a Winter Wonderland festival on Thursday.

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05 Dec 2025 | 01:18

Hamburg. Health Division plans women’s health screenings

The Sussex County Division of Health, Office of Public Health nursing, will hold a Women’s Health Screening on Thursday from...

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04 Dec 2025 | 12:06
Newton achieves Sustainable Jersey certification

Newton achieves Sustainable Jersey certification

The Town of Newton achieved Sustainable Jersey certification at the bronze level, as announced Nov. 18 at the state League...

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02 Dec 2025 | 11:25
The Kittatinny Regional High School Marching Band participates in the parade.
The Kittatinny Regional High School Marching Band participates in the parade. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

Newton hosts Christmas parade

The Town of Newton hosted a Christmas parade was held on Saturday.

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01 Dec 2025 | 03:33
<b>Isabella Doogan, Sparta</b>
Isabella Doogan, Sparta

Sussex County Youth Orchestra to present winter concert

The Sussex County Youth Orchestra/NJ Ambassadors of Music will perform their Winter Concert at 3 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Mt....

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01 Dec 2025 | 11:57
<b>Emergency personnel on scene of a three-car crash last week in Newton.</b>
Emergency personnel on scene of a three-car crash last week in Newton. ( Newton Volunteer Fire Department Facebook)

Newton fire department rescues trapped driver

The Newton Volunteer Fire Department rescued a driver involved in a three-car crash on Route 206 and Bristol Glen Drive last...

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24 Nov 2025 | 11:38
Officials: Newton’s ‘sprint’ to address homelessness showing success

Officials: Newton’s ‘sprint’ to address homelessness showing success

Officials in Newton say their efforts to support and house members of the homeless population in town since the summer are...

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23 Nov 2025 | 03:44
<b>Chuck Roberts, Roy Knutsen, and Michael McNamara made significant donations to Project Self-Sufficiency’s Thanksgiving initiative to feed more than 500 families.</b>
Chuck Roberts, Roy Knutsen, and Michael McNamara made significant donations to Project Self-Sufficiency’s Thanksgiving initiative to feed more than 500 families.

Over 500 families receive Thanksgiving meals

More than 500 Sussex County families will enjoy a Thanksgiving turkey with all the trimmings this year, thanks to donations...

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21 Nov 2025 | 12:33

Augusta. Church to host Parents’ Night Out

Frankford Plains United Methodist Church will host a Parents’ Night Out from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 2025, at 99 Plains Road....

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20 Nov 2025 | 12:25

Augusta. Church plans live nativity

Frankford Plains United Methodist Church will host a live Nativity at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at 99 Plains Road in Augusta....

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20 Nov 2025 | 12:30
County forms film commission to attract entertainment industry

County forms film commission to attract entertainment industry

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners has created a film commission aimed at positioning the county as a hub for...

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18 Nov 2025 | 03:51
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