Members of the Newton Fire Department march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 18 in Newton. (Photos by John Hester) Sun shines on St. Patrick’s Day Parade “The parade is back and the sun is out,” Mark Hontz, MC of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, announced March 18 in Newton. After... Local News 20 Mar 2023 | 04:27
From left are Kevin Danielson with Cody, Heidi and Keith Cooper of Hampton. Cody was honored for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on his mother, saving her life. (Photos provided by Louise Gonzalez of Newton Medical Center) Heart & Soul dinner honors first-responders Local first-responders were honored at the ninth annual Heart & Soul fundraiser Feb. 15 at Perona Farms. Members of local... Local News 04 Mar 2023 | 11:05
State Assemblyman Parker Space, who owns Space Farms in Wantage, holds a groundhog named Stonewall Jackson VI. (Photo by Caitlin Space) Sussex County’s groundhog debates Phil’s prediction Punxsutawney Phil is famous. Each year, thousands of people gather as men dressed in top hats and fancy coats hold a ceremony... Home 08 Feb 2023 | 04:51
Santa to cruise through Byram For the past three years, Byram resident Dave Green, a.k.a. “The Byram Motorcycle Santa” will be cruising through Byram this... Local News 21 Nov 2022 | 03:34
Stillwater Elementary School sixth graders participating in the program are, from left to right, Jaeson Hamezyk, Ayden Degan, Enzo Goedeke, Gia Lupo and Meike Koch ( Photo by Laurie Gordon) Cafeteria Connection amps up recycling at Stillwater Elementary Elaine Makarevich has been teaching at The Stillwater Elementary School for the past 30 years. During that time, she’s worked... Local News 08 Nov 2022 | 04:39
Devon Kumar and DJ Hannon in action playing guitar and drum ( Photo provided) Lenape Valley senior inspired by non-profit’s work Volunteering at Benny’s Bodega, a non profit that helps those less fortunate by providing food, clothing and supplies, has... Local News 24 Oct 2022 | 12:34
LeeLoo with Kate McArdle’s other dogs. ( Photo courtesy Kate McArdle) O.S.C.A.R. to host a number of pet adoption events One Step Closer Animal Rescue, affectionately known as O.S.C.A.R., works to save as many dogs and cats as it can and to ensure... Home 18 Oct 2022 | 03:01
Newton. Final Rod Father Gang Car Cruise draws hundreds The final Rod Father Gang Car Cruise, held in front of Friendly’s each Saturday afternoon from early spring to October was... Entertainment 26 Sep 2022 | 12:15
Pet Supplies Plus has a new Byram location. ( Photo by Laurie Gordon) Pet Supplies Plus thriving at Byram location Pet Supplies Plus is open and thriving in the ShopRite Plaza on Route 206 in Byram. The store isn’t a big box, but rather... Business 13 Sep 2022 | 12:01
Byram Day celebrates community and fun Saturday, September 10, saw the mercury climb into the 90s, but by 5 p.m., the temperature had simmered down and games, blow... Local News 13 Sep 2022 | 09:52
Simple Bare Necessities promotes ‘no waste’ store, adds cleanups around town Mikaela Turner began her zero-waste journey in late 2017. The result was opening a store in Sparta called Simple Bare Necessities... Local News 06 Sep 2022 | 12:44
Tickets going fast for popular Taste of Newton On Monday, September 12, be prepared to get wowed by some amazing local chefs at Taste of Newton. The evening affair will... Business 12 Aug 2022 | 02:31
Cancer survivor Gary Gardner, after his 44th prostate cancer treatment with some of the hospital staff members. Local survivor to establish prostate cancer awareness & support group His name is Gary Gardner and he says that he “usually sits in the back row.” He’s not one of those people who stands up to... Local News 08 Aug 2022 | 02:32
Dr. Ted Spinks stands next to his retrofitted traveling truck to make house calls. ( Laurie Gordon) The revival of the house call... for pets People aren’t the only species with anxiety. Pets get it too. Imagine how terrified some animals who are used to chilling... Local News 29 Jul 2022 | 03:17
Amazing cheese made from scratch right in Sussex County Plains Road is a very popular spot each August when the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show comes to the fairgrounds. Few may... Business 05 Jul 2022 | 10:04
