Ray Fein, 98, served in the Navy during World War II. He now lives at the Bristol Glen retirement community in Newton. (Photos provided) WWII vet reflects on ‘beautiful life’ Eighty years ago, Ray Fein was serving in World War II. He enlisted in the Navy on Nov. 28, 1944, the same year that he graduated... Local News 13 Jul 2025 | 11:10
Griff’s Onion. (Photo by MVanek Photography) Taste your way through the fair Whether you’re craving sweet or savory, the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show has you covered. There... Evergreen 28 Jul 2025 | 12:00
People shop at the fifth annual Juneteenth celebration, hosted by the H3AL Network, on June 21 at the Newton Green. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Juneteenth: Celebrating freedom and unity People from many corners of the community took part in H3AL’s fifth annual Juneteenth celebration June 21 at the Newton Green.... Local News 03 Jul 2025 | 12:18
The preschool graduates sit on the altar of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Stanhope. (Photos by Theresa Esposito) Preschool’s last graduation After more than five decades of nurturing young minds and hearts, Our Savior Nursery School in Stanhope has closed its doors.... Local News 11 Jul 2025 | 01:40
Residents visit vendors along Spring Street during Newton Day on Saturday, June 7. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Newton Day 2025 Local News 01 Jul 2025 | 06:33
The Stillwater bicentennial celebration Saturday, June 7 includes horse-drawn carriage rides. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Township celebrates bicentennial Stillwater celebrated its 200th birthday Saturday, June 7 in an all-day celebration that took residents back to a simpler... Local News 10 Jun 2025 | 03:23
Aidan Heninger-Lowell, 7, goes down the slide at the new completely inclusive playground at C.O. Johnson Park in Byram. (Photo by Theresa Esposito) Inclusive playground opens Residents and officials celebrated the opening of a completely inclusive playground Friday evening, June 6 at C.O. Johnson... Local News 10 Jun 2025 | 02:27
A demonstration at the third annual Water Safety Fair on May 18 at Fairview Lake YMCA Camp in Stillwater. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Water Safety Fair Local News 03 Jun 2025 | 08:18
Members of the Sussex County Minerettes Dance and Cheer Team march in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Memorial Day Parade in Newton Local News 28 May 2025 | 12:15
3 running for 2 Stanhope council seats today Three Republicans are running for two Borough Council seats in the June 10 primary: Najib Iftikhar, Diana Kuncken and Scott... Local News 09 Jun 2025 | 10:07
The Wanaque Reservoir serving northern New Jersey, just over 10 miles from Sterling State Forest, is nearly 50 percent empty, despite recent rain and snowfall. Drone photo by Nicholas Horton, The Pathfinder Studios. Farmers weather the drought The region saw its driest October on record this year. And while wildfires burned more than 5,000 acres of Sterling State... Evergreen 02 Dec 2024 | 12:34
Firefighters with Greenwood Forest Volunteer Fire Company #3 escort Santa through West Milford neighborhoods Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Santa sightings, last-minute shopping Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Santa will tour with the Ogdensburg Fire Department. Time to be announced.... Local News 23 Dec 2024 | 05:45
Members of the Newton High School Class of 2024 file into graduation Monday, June 17. (Photos by Charlie Neely Photography) Newton High School Class of 2024 Zachary Taylor Ays... Evergreen 24 Jun 2024 | 12:24
The Kittatinny Regional High School Class of 2024 graduates Wednesday evening, June 12 in Newton. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Kittatinny Regional High School Class of 2024 Abigail Albert Joseph P. Allison Jacob Tanner Autore Brian Timothy Babcock Reana Leigh Baumann Aiden Matthew Bello Peyton Kathryn... Local News 25 Jun 2024 | 07:12
The Lenape Valley Regional High School Class of 2024. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Lenape Valley Regional High School Class of 2024 Amira Abdallah Onuche Gervais Adejoh Joseph Scott Agens Jr. Sofia Isabella Agudelo Grace Evelyn Alderson Megha Amin Ainsley... Local News 25 Jun 2024 | 07:13