Mikaela Molnar of Simple Bare Necessities is ready to open her brick and mortar store on Earth Day (Photo by Lauren Cappadona/Loz Photography NJ) New businesses open in Sparta despite pandemic With the coming of spring, it’s refreshing to see flowers, robins — and the birth of some new businesses in our area. Amid... Business 09 Apr 2021 | 01:42
Ripples in Stillwater Stillwater. The Blair Academy Crew Team rowed in a scrimmage regatta against the Hill School on Saturday on the Paulins Kill... Local News 07 Apr 2021 | 10:32
Patrick McQueeney (Photo provided) McQueeney looks back at a tough, challenging, innovative year as he readies to leave Sparta schools When Patrick McQueeney was asked to step in as interim superintendent of the Sparta schools, he rose to the occasion amid... Local News 06 Apr 2021 | 04:17
Aria Abato in her role as Daisy (Photo provided) Eighteen young people will bring the magic of Wonderland to life Audiences can join the adventures of a curious young girl who follows a white rabbit into a magical realm. The all-youth production... Entertainment 05 Apr 2021 | 05:03
The eighth annual American Flag Retirement Ceremony (Photo provided by the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority) 8,000 pounds of Old Glory are eloquently retired In a time that marks the aftermath of January’s siege on the Capitol and last summer’s riots in the streets of big cities,... Local News 02 Apr 2021 | 04:06
The Circle Restaurant’s chef/owners Brandan Ullmann and Tyler O’Toole (Photo provided) Amid pandemic, businesses launch, revamp, and stay resilient The lockdown has clearly put a damper on local businesses. Yet, new businesses continue to open, undaunted. Established businesses,... Business 22 Mar 2021 | 01:58
Florence (“Flossie”) Meyer gets her vaccine Sparta Pharmacy helps Knoll seniors get vaccinated Sparta Pharmacy and its “sister” pharmacy, LTC Scripts in Long Valley, have been working with Knoll Communities to get its... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 12:51
Deborah Drumm (third from right) with some of her staff (Photo provided) Behavioral counseling shifts with the pandemic times The pandemic has turned the world upside down. All of a sudden, things just shut down. Everyone was home, and it seemed surreal.... Local News 26 Feb 2021 | 11:44
Riviera Tan is offering free tans this weekend Wouldn’t a blast of summer heat feel amazing right about now? Riviera Tan is celebrating 16 years in business this weekend... Business 23 Feb 2021 | 05:08
Joe Amato was a staple at the popular Friday night car cruises at the Newton McDonald's (Photos provided by Vincent DePeppo and Barbara Amato) Whatever happened to Joe Amato? Anyone venturing to impersonate the legendary Conway Twitty, member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rockabilly... Entertainment 23 Feb 2021 | 01:18
Ashley Espinosa running on the Kittatinny cross country course (Photo by Nancy Espinosa) Ashley Espinosa, stand-out scholar, runner, and swimmer, receives National Girls and Women in Sports Day award Kittatinny Regional High School stand-out senior Ashley Espinosa was recently acknowledged as one of the New Jersey State... Local News 15 Feb 2021 | 03:38
Stonewall Jackson V predicts an early spring on Groundhog Day (Photo provided by Space Farms) Stonewall Jackson V predicts an early spring Punxsutawney Phil may get national television attention every February 2, but here in Sussex County, we have our own spring-predicting,... Local News 09 Feb 2021 | 02:11
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
