Sussex County Fairgrounds in halcyon days, which will return more quickly thanks to community coordination: “While we would prefer to be hosting events at the Fairgrounds that promote agriculture, family-friendly entertainment, education, and youth development, or helping other local non-profits with their fundraising efforts, “ the Fairgrounds says, “the members of Sussex County Farm & Horse Show Association have stepped forward to help improve public health and to help area businesses rebound as soon as possible.” (File photo by Chris Wyman) Covid vaccinations are now available at Sussex County Fairgrounds In a showing of community collaboration in a time of need, the Sussex County Fairgrounds has partnered with the Sussex County... Local News 19 Jan 2021 | 12:59
Dr. Frank Kane (Photo provided) Upon his retirement, Dr. Frank Kane looks back on 37 years as a family physician It wasn’t an easy decision. “You come to know your patients not just as patients but as individuals,” said Dr. Frank Kane.... Local News 14 Jan 2021 | 04:12
Flossie Meyer and her daughter, Jane Demado (Photo provided by Marianne Dilworth) Flossie Meyer shares what she’s learned in her 102 years Florence Meyer will be celebrating her 102nd birthday on Jan. 14. Through wars, the Great Depression, 9/11, times of social... Local News 05 Jan 2021 | 05:07
Charlie Adam shows off one of the family’s stars ‘Stellar’ idea ignites light and hope Frankford resident Kate Adam teaches Spanish at Newton High School. Like all of us, she’s seen the effect the pandemic has... Local News 22 Dec 2020 | 03:44
A painted holiday window at the UPS Store in Sparta (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Artist gives businesses a boost with holiday paintings Kim Lonsky has been painting windows with her whimsical, upbeat style for a decade. Going into the holidays, her business... Local News 21 Dec 2020 | 01:47
Dave Green as Santa ready to deliver candy canes and holiday cheer around Byram (Photo provided by Dave Green) Motorcycle Santa delivers holiday spirit (and candy canes) Byram resident Dave Green recently gave the town a treat. Dressed as one of Santa’s helpers, he rode around town on his motorcycle... Local News 15 Dec 2020 | 03:49
Through high tech projection art, a changing compilation of videos, pictures and gifs tell a story on the Galluccio family’s house. (Photo provided by Elaine Galluccio) Sparta family turns home into drive-by holiday phantasmagoria The Galluccio family — Nick, 27, Jake, 19, Julia, 20, Rachel, 24, and their parents, Mark and Elaine — have a special Christmas... Entertainment 15 Dec 2020 | 02:44
Scheibner's grandkids keep her memory alive. Dylan, Lola, Sadie, Jameson, Jude and Shay. Daughters and community remember Donna Scheibner at ‘Light Your Life’ tree lighting Donna Lentini Scheibner of Stillwater died on Sept. 28, 2014, following a courageous battle with a long illness. She was... Local News 08 Dec 2020 | 03:41
Sherri and Lou Cecchini, along with staff from Off Shore Marine, with their 2020 Stuff the Boat project (Photo by Laurie Gordon) ‘What to my wondering eyes should appear, but a boatload of toys to bring holiday cheer’ Perhaps she should be renamed “Santa Sherri.” For the past decade, Sherri Cecchini, her husband, Lou, and their staff at... Local News 08 Dec 2020 | 03:15
Children young and old enjoyed the event despite Covid protocols (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Stillwater’s bravest escort Santa to tree lighting On Saturday night, the annual Paulinskill Lake tree lighting went on as usual despite COVID-19. Staged by Kim and Dave Williams,... Local News 07 Dec 2020 | 03:54
Cara Johnson, life science educator, and Sparta Middle School Green Team member (Photo courtesy of Cara Johnson) Park benches from candy wrappers? Imagine the journey of a typical candy wrapper. A child eats a piece of Halloween candy, puts the wrapper in the garbage... Local News 03 Dec 2020 | 04:01
Gabby Canzoniero and Jordan Bucenec (Photo provided) Sparta tennis team wins finals for first time in 33 years Game, set, match. The Sparta High School Varsity Tennis Team has made its mark winning the State Regional Finals for the... Sports 03 Dec 2020 | 03:56
Hit & Fit Boxing group class: Anthony Freda, Janessa Freda, Donna Cross, Brad Gizzi, Ken Ali, Cheryl Pi, John Prehodka, and Christian Tagabucba Alpha rises amidst the pandemic How long will Governor Murphy allow gyms to stay open? No one knows. But for now, Alpha Fitness’s husband-and-wife owners,... Business 30 Nov 2020 | 06:17
Bruce Frech with great-grandson Alex Bodnar in July 2016 (Photo provided) Hail to Chief Bruce Frech, who left this world a better place The community lost an icon on Nov. 11, with the passing of Bruce Dennis Frech. He was a past chief of the Sussex Borough Fire... Local News 30 Nov 2020 | 04:28
Project Self-Sufficiency Youth Corps members (from left): Kelly Tapia, Xavier Gonzalez and Adrianna Smith help bag turkey dinners (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Hundreds of pies and turkeys donated by a caring community What a record to set, and what an environment in which to set it. Because of the pandemic, many more families reached out... Local News 24 Nov 2020 | 08:55