Miss Lafayette Sophie Schaeffner is the 2025 Queen of the Fair. (Photos by Denise von Wilke) Miss Lafayette is Queen of the Fair Miss Lafayette Sophie Schaeffner was crowned Queen of the Fair on Saturday evening, Aug. 2 at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex... Home 05 Aug 2025 | 11:03
Participants compete in Golf Putt at the Sussex County Senior Olympics on June 17 at the fairgrounds in Augusta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Montague wins gold in Senior Olympics Six teams of senior citizens competed in annual Sussex County Senior Olympics on June 17 at the fairgrounds in Augusta. The... Home 30 Jul 2025 | 12:51
Montague man gets 5 years in prison Keanu Alicea, 29, of Montague was sentenced to five years in state prison Jan. 31 by Judge Janine Allen in Superior Court... Police & Fire 03 Feb 2025 | 07:26
First Day Hikes planned The public is invited to kick off 2025 and connect with nature by joining a free, guided First Day Hike on Wednesday, Jan.... Home 29 Dec 2024 | 09:24
19 Law & Order. In brief 13 years in prison Steven Kristiansen, 55, of Byram was sentenced to 13 years in state prison by Superior Court Judge Michael... Police & Fire 14 Dec 2024 | 08:54
Jackie Gunther, 9, with a snowman Friday, Nov. 22 in Wantage. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Gunther) First snow means first snow day for some The first snowfall of the season Friday, Nov. 22 brought 20 inches to the High Point Monument in Montague at the elevation... Home 02 Dec 2024 | 04:51
Nancy Lodema Nancy E. Lodema (nee Wallner) of Montague passed away on Nov. 23, 2024. She was 83. She was born on Aug. 28, 1941, in the... Obituaries 24 Nov 2024 | 10:44
Participants in the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous’s 2023 European Study Program pose with Daniel Lawton, center, deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Poland. (Photo provided) Teachers learn more about the Holocaust Two Sussex County residents who teach about the Holocaust spent part of their summers learning more about their subject.... Back to School 10 Aug 2023 | 05:16
Miss Montague Ashleigh Dickson was chosen 2023 Queen of the Fair in a pageant Saturday, Aug. 5. (Photos by Sammie Finch) Miss Montague crowned Queen of the Fair Miss Montague Ashleigh Dickson was chosen Queen of the Fair 2023 on Saturday, Aug. 5 during the second evening of the New... Home 09 Aug 2023 | 05:57
Patrick W. Smith Patrick W. Smith of Montague peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Hackensack University Medical Center.... Obituaries 20 Jun 2023 | 06:30
George A. Coursen George A. Coursen of Montague passed away June 13, 2023, at Newton Medical Center. He was 77. He was born to James Sr. and... Obituaries 16 Jun 2023 | 08:34
The American and Sussex County flags are presented during a Salute to Veterans ceremony Sunday, May 21 at the High Point Monument. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Veterans honored at ceremony Speakers honored veterans - some very close to them - at the 11th annual A Salute to Veterans ceremony hosted by the Sussex... Home 25 May 2023 | 10:02
School district budgets approved in election Voters approved the Fredon Township School District’s 2023-24 budget in an election Tuesday, April 25, according to unofficial... Local News 27 Apr 2023 | 08:06
Man admits driving under influence of drugs Vincent Reinke, 25, of Randolph pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault by auto in addition to a driving while intoxicated... Home 06 Mar 2023 | 09:44
Sparta man pleads guilty in fatal crash Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Annmarie Taggart announced these guilty pleas made before Judge Michael Gaus at the Sussex... Home 13 Jan 2023 | 02:29
