Frenzy Band plays Friday night at Brick & Brew in Franklin. (Photo courtesy of Frenzy Band) Live music: Southern rock, blues and bluegrass Friday, Oct. 3 Dani & Ally perform at 6 p.m. at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, with a set spanning from Fleetwood Mac to... Home 30 Sep 2025 | 04:34
Fully Loaded, a female-fronted party band, plays Saturday night at Brick & Brew in Franklin. (Photo courtesy of Fully Loaded) Live music: Tributes to Seger, Stewart planned Friday, Sept. 26 Sue Polcer brings her sound to the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, at 6 p.m. The Flower Power ’60s Dance kicks... Entertainment 23 Sep 2025 | 06:43
Sussex County History Today: Voices of ’76 In this column, I answer questions about my new book, “Voices of ’76: Americans Speak of Our Freedom.” Question: What is your... Columns 21 Sep 2025 | 08:24
Patriotic essay contest for grades 6-8 Sussex County students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to submit a patriotic essay in a contest is held to commemorate the annual... Home 21 Sep 2025 | 04:26
A Montessori-style “studio” of the youngest learners at Ascend Academy, which opened in 2020. ( Photo by Becca Tucker) School options ‘born from necessity’ “We’re praying to outgrow this space,” said Stephanie Reinertsen, a former public high school English teacher who opened... Local News 18 Sep 2025 | 02:37
Mile 39 plays Saturday night at Skylands Craft Beer & Wine Garden in Wantage. (Photo courtesy of Mile 39) Live music: Newton Theatre welcomes Swifties Friday, Sept. 19 Brian McLoughlin brings his sound to Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, at 6 p.m. Sunset View Farm, 27 Pierce... Home 17 Sep 2025 | 09:13
Sussex County Committee of Safety meeting during the Revolutionary War. (AI rendered on data from Bill Truran, who endorses it as historically representative) Sussex County History Today: Committee of Safety During this prelude to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we examine people who were... Columns 14 Sep 2025 | 11:23
The Living Dogs play Saturday night at O’Reilly’s Pub & Grill in Newton. (Photo courtesy of the Living Dogs) Live music: Red Hot Chilli Pipers at Newton Theatre Friday, Sept. 12 The Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, welcomes Ciro Patti at 6 p.m. for a solo set. Roxon keeps the night buzzing... Home 10 Sep 2025 | 10:24
Members of Indivisible Sussex tour the Tenement Museum in New York City. (Photo provided) Group aims to be peaceful advocate Peaceful advocacy is the guiding principle of Indivisible Sussex, Kory Loyola explained during an interview at Greene’s Beans... Home 09 Sep 2025 | 10:04
Jazz-funk guitarist Dirk Quinn plays Friday night at Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub in Sparta. (Photo courtesy of Dirk Quinn) Live music: Mix of grooves on local stages Friday, Sept. 5 Maribyrd sets the tone with an intimate evening of acoustic tunes at 6 p.m. at the Lafayette House, 75 Route... Home 02 Sep 2025 | 05:20
Diamond Eye Jack, a top-notch Dead cover band, performs Saturday night at Milk Street Distillery in Branchville. (Photo by Brian Waksmunski/Hockey Shots Plus) Live music: Soundtrack for end of summer Friday, Aug. 29 Nina Peterson performs at 6 p.m. at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15. Barry McArdle takes the stage at McQ’s... Home 27 Aug 2025 | 11:42
Just Some Dudes plays rock Saturday night at Brick & Brew in Franklin. (Photo courtesy of Just Some Dudes) Live music: Performers get back to their roots Friday, Aug. 22 Folk music fans may settle in for an evening with Erika Sherger as she shares her folk favorites at the Lafayette... Entertainment 19 Aug 2025 | 05:01
From left are Christine Florio, Sussex County Health and Human Services administrator; Jill Space, deputy director of the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners; Chris Carney, director of the board; state Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia; and Jennifer Shortino, health officer/director. (Photo provided) County has new mobile health clinic A mobile health clinic, purchased by the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners using American Rescue Plan Act funding... Local News 14 Aug 2025 | 10:19
Erik Hein plays Saturday night at Sheridan’s Lodge in Newton. (Photo courtesy of Erik Hein) Live music: Venues turn country this week Friday, Aug. 15 Country fans may catch Tim VG bringing heartfelt tunes to the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, at 6 p.m. Jack... Home 12 Aug 2025 | 06:23
Chris Bergson and Ellis Hooks are part of the free Sparta Arts Summer Concert Series on Friday night at Dykstra Park. (Photo provided) Live music: Performers playing new songs Friday, Aug. 8 Ciro Patti brings his seasoned sound to the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, starting at 6 p.m. Catch Chris Bergson... Home 12 Aug 2025 | 06:23
