From left, retired Master Sgt. and founder/CEO of The Shepherd's Watch Richard Barton, his wife, Angela and friend, Retired New Jersey National Guard Mark Miller. ( Photo: Laurie Gordon) Ruck march honors fallen soldier, launches veteran support mission Veterans and community members gathered April 18 for the inaugural ruck march hosted by Operation Shepherd’s Watch, an event... Local News 20 Apr 2026 | 09:00
Mila J. Valentin and Allen Trudnos participate in The National Fencing Alliance Club of Sussex County out of the Sparta PAL. Provided photo. New Jersey club sports provide the extra mile - and then some - for young athletes In sports, athletes search for the competitive edge: To be stronger, faster, smarter. And many young athletes – including... Local News 16 Apr 2026 | 12:01
Color run fundraiser planned to support Stillwater preschooler A 5-kilometer color run and youth sprint fundraiser to benefit Dean Eliopoulos, a preschool student at Stillwater Township... Local News 16 Mar 2026 | 12:37
Davis Cookie Newton couple opens drive-thru cookie and coffee shop The smell of cookies drifts from a new cookie and coffee shop on Main Street in Newton. Anthony Davis and his wife, Lindsey... Business 09 Feb 2026 | 01:50
Uncle Floyd Vivino is shown with the rest of hte cast of the Uncle Floyd Show. ( Photo submitted) ‘Uncle Floyd’ Vivino remembered for legacy, Stanhope House tradition For a decade, comedian and pianist Floyd Vivino traveled from his home in Totowa to the Stanhope House in Sussex County each... Local News 09 Feb 2026 | 01:03
The outside of the facility is shown. Benny’s Bodega opens permanent home in Augusta What began as a small effort to help struggling families has grown into a countywide nonprofit serving more than 2,000 people... Local News 06 Feb 2026 | 02:56
Parker Space is shown with the Sussex County groundhog, Stonewall Jackson. ( Photo submitted) Stonewall Jackson predicts early spring In contrast to Punxsutawney Phil, Sussex County’s spring-predicting groundhog, Stonewall Jackson, emerged Sunday morning... Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 11:58
Children visit cows at the Milking Parlor, where there are live demonstrations. (Photos provided) State Fair features fun and ‘edutainment’ The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is a cornucopia of agriculture, exciting performances, carnival... Home 28 Jul 2024 | 06:10
Brandon Bordt cuts a ribbon at a ceremony to celebrate the conclusion of the Brandon’s House project May 14 at Skylands Stadium in Augusta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Celebrating Brandon’s new house After months of fundraising and help from more than 100 people who donated their time, work and materials, Brandon Bordt... Home 06 Jun 2024 | 01:55
A display at the fair’s flower show last year. (File photo by John Hester) Fair’s flower show theme: Flowers by the Book “Flowers by the Book” will be the theme of the Flower Show at the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show,... Home 02 May 2024 | 11:26
Identical twins Rebekah and Charlotte Smith hold their sister, Sadie, who was born Feb. 29. (Photos provided) Twins welcome Leap Day baby sister They say lightning can’t strike twice in the same place. With the Smith family, it sort of did - in a very positive way.... Local News 21 Apr 2024 | 07:32
Antiques are everywhere you turn at Industry Kitchen & Bar in Sparta. (Photo by Sammie Finch) Industry takes diners back in time “I fell into the restaurant business later in life,” said Steve Scro. “I love people, collecting hard-to-find and unique... Local News 15 Mar 2024 | 06:15
Volunteers unload toys filling a Nautique boat Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Project Self-Sufficiency in Newton. (Photo courtesy of Project Self-Sufficiency) Boatload of toys delivered Sherri Cecchini proudly watched as Project Self-Sufficiency elves unloaded a Nautique boat that “docked” in the nonprofit... Local News 22 Dec 2023 | 07:10
Brandon Bordt calls himself ‘Kittatinny’s No. 1 fan.’ (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Group aims to help Kittatinny’s ‘No. 1 fan’ A local figure and his father are seeking help from the community. Their trailer-park home in Carriage Mobile Homes in Lafayette... Home 19 Dec 2023 | 06:44
Storytime was held in the former bank during ‘A Yule Time Stroll’ winter festival Sunday, Dec. 17. (Photos by Laurie Gordon) Old-fashioned Christmas celebration Residents ventured back in time at the Historical Society of Stillwater Township’s ‘A Yule Time Stroll’ winter festival Sunday,... Local News 18 Dec 2023 | 08:15
