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
The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the closure of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services program in June. LGBTQ+ youth contacted this hotline more than 1.5 million times between its launch in September 2022 and its closure this past June. Photo source: https://www.pexels.com/search/telephone%20hotline/ ‘The support doesn’t go away’ The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the closure of the 988 Suicide and... Local News 11 Aug 2025 | 02:53
Veterans Picnic will be Saturday The 12th annual Veterans Picnic will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Hamburg Fire Department Pavilion, 208... Local News 10 Aug 2025 | 04:12
2 horses euthanized The state Department of Agriculture has quarantined a property in Sussex County after one horse developed the highly infectious... News 07 Aug 2025 | 08:17
‘FJ - A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey’ features Constantine Maroulis on Saturday night at the Newton Theatre. (Photo by Kelsey Ann Photography) Live music: Rock out at the fair Friday, Aug. 1 The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show opens with a rock-filled evening featuring Strange... Entertainment 29 Jul 2025 | 07:55
Raccoon blamed for power outage More than 5,000 customers of Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative lost power early Sunday morning, July 27. Most had their power... Home 27 Jul 2025 | 09:25
‘Fishing at Lake Grinnell’ along the railroad tracks with the ice house in front. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Meet me at the fair July is coming to a close and August is ready to burst upon us. August brings the annual fair that many of us look forward... Columns 25 Jul 2025 | 10:58
Rock-soul powerhouse Danielia Cotton performs a free concert Friday night at Dykstra Park in Sparta. (Photo courtesy of Danielia Cotton) 3 days of music amid sunflowers Friday, July 25 Lentini Farms, 251 High St., Newton, kicks off its second annual Sunflower Festival with a full day of activities... Entertainment 22 Jul 2025 | 12:00
County GOP fined for late financial filings The Sussex County Republican Committee paid a fine of $1,954 to the state Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) earlier... Home 22 Jul 2025 | 10:00
Reading Rocks program runs through August The Sussex County Library System along with Braen Stone and the Sussex County Miners is launching a new summer reading program... Local News 19 Jul 2025 | 11:48
Why West Milford Families Trust Mira Vie Senior Living for Their Loved Ones Deciding to move a loved one into senior living is never easy. With so many options, it can be difficult to know which community... Sponsored Content 16 Jul 2025 | 01:43
Irish folk group the High Kings performs Thursday, July 24 at the Newton Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Darren Lalor) Live music: Tributes to Queen, Moody Blues on tap Friday, July 18 The weekend kicks off strong with multiple live music options across the county. Brian McLoughlin brings crowd... Entertainment 15 Jul 2025 | 05:32
SCCC, NJSOC funding reduced New Jersey’s $58.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, signed into law June 30 by Gov. Phil Murphy, reduces funding to Sussex... Home 15 Jul 2025 | 08:20
