There is a new pavilion for box seats at the horse show arena. A committee continues to raise money to build permanent platforms for seating. (Photo by Nancy Madacsi) Fine weather boosts fair attendance No rain and high temperatures in the low 80s helped boost attendance at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse... Home 19 Aug 2025 | 09:18
$4.7M for road, bridge work OK’d The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance to spend about $4.7 million on road and bridge improvements... Local News 04 Aug 2025 | 12:43
Open space trust fund on Nov. 4 ballot The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing a public question about the open space... Local News 21 Jul 2025 | 03:31
$40K grant to fund outdoor fitness center Sussex County Community College (SCCC) has received a $40,000 grant to create an outdoor fitness center, the board of county... Local News 06 Jul 2025 | 10:01
Insurance requirement for Green OK’d The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution requiring groups using the Newton Green... Local News 24 Jun 2025 | 10:03
Overdose deaths reported in county Since the beginning of 2025, there have been about 12 opioid overdoses in Sussex County - three of them were fatal, county... Local News 27 May 2025 | 09:50
Graduates listen to speakers during the 38th annual commencement ceremony Wednesday, May 14 at Sussex County Community College in Newton. (Photos by Maria Kovic) A touch of adversity at SCCC graduation A rainstorm delayed the 38th annual commencement ceremony at Sussex County Community College (SCCC) for about an hour Wednesday,... Local News 23 May 2025 | 09:15
$127M county budget approved The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved the 2025 county budget at its meeting April 23. The budget, which... Local News 13 May 2025 | 09:29
Jack Ciattarelli, left, a Republican candidate for governor, answers questions from moderator Rich Zeoli on Saturday, May 3 at Sussex County Community College. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) GOP candidates for governor share plans Three candidates running for governor in the June 10 Republican primary described actions they would take if elected during... Local News 08 May 2025 | 01:03
SCCC faces budget cuts Sussex County Community College (SCCC) would have to cut its budget by $400,000 to $500,000 if Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed... Local News 15 Apr 2025 | 09:05
Protesters march along Mohawk Avenue in Sparta on Saturday, March 29. (Photo by Maria Kovic) 100 protest Trump policies About 100 people gathered to protest President Donald Trump’s policies Saturday, March 29. After listening to speakers during... Home 05 Apr 2025 | 11:27
Phil Destefano, a Democrat running for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners, speaks to the Sussex County Democratic Committee on Sunday, March 23 in Sparta. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) State, county races contested Democrats are expected to run for two state Assembly seats in Legislative District 24 as well as one seat on the Sussex County... News 03 Apr 2025 | 07:46
Kurt Ceresnak Ceresnak is new schools chief Kurt Ceresnak is the new superintendent of the Byram Township School District. He took over Friday, March 14 from interim... Local News 24 Mar 2025 | 12:19
Sabine Watson, right, president of the German Christmas Market of New Jersey, presents a check to members of Scouting America Troop 150 of Sparta. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Nonprofits receive $159,043 The German Christmas Market of New Jersey has given $159,043 in grants and payments to 56 charities and nonprofit organizations... News 14 Mar 2025 | 09:39
County buys vape sensors for schools The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to spend $81,414 to reimburse schools for the purchase... Local News 01 Mar 2025 | 07:24
