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Five students of Master Ken have achieved first- and second-degree black belt ranks after successfully...

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Steve Coombs highlights busy week of local live music

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Friday, Jan. 2

Nick Keena kicks things off with a solo performance at Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, at...

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<b>Students from Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School with the Stuff the Stocking trophy.</b>
Students from Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School with the Stuff the Stocking trophy.

Students from 51 schools collect over 9,000 toys

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Students from a record-breaking 51 schools in Sussex and Northern Warren counties collected more than...

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<b>Sussex County Community College women’s soccer team after winning at regionals Nov. 1.</b>
Sussex County Community College women’s soccer team after winning at regionals Nov. 1. ( Photo: SCCC)

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The Sussex County Community College women’s soccer team bounced back from a disappointing 2024 campaign...

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Readers: What are you most proud of in 2025?

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As 2025 comes to a close, we’re asking our readers to share their wins with us. What are you most proud...



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Pope John wrestling upsets No. 9 Mount Olive

Matthew Sutton at 285 pounds, Jacob Campbell at 113 and Dalton Weber at 132 each recorded pinfall victories and the Pope...

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Pope John girls’ basketball eyes title contention

With an enthusiastic coaching staff and a powerful roster full of talented athletes, the Pope John High School girls basketball...

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Internationally recognized outdoor and architectural photographer Frank T. Smith will present a program on photography techniques...

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<b>Sussx County Sheriff Michael Strada, right, stands with retiring Cpl. Jason Kimble.</b>
Sussx County Sheriff Michael Strada, right, stands with retiring Cpl. Jason Kimble.

Corrections Cpl. Kimble retires after 25 years

Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada announced the retirement of Cpl. Jason Kimble from the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office...

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Stone Birds take flight to cap off a packed weekend of live music

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The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges announced the promotion of Brian Sheafer to senior vice president and chief operating...

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