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Ominous skies over Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg on Tuesday, July 8 moments before lightning strikes a golfer. (Photos by Brian Delia)
Ominous skies over Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg on Tuesday, July 8 moments before lightning strikes a golfer. (Photos by Brian Delia)

UPDATED: Golfer dies after being struck by lightning

A 28-year-old man who was struck by lightning Tuesday, July 8 on the 15th hole at Ballyowen Golf Club in Hamburg has died....

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16 Jul 2025 | 10:21
County 9-1-1 dispatcher dies at 31

County 9-1-1 dispatcher dies at 31

Shannon (Quinn) Thonus, a 9-1-1 dispatcher with the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, died Friday, July 11. She was 31.

“Shannon...

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13 Jul 2025 | 06:20
Session on Parent Advisory Board today

Session on Parent Advisory Board today

Local parents are invited to attend an information session about the Journey Family Success Center Parent Advisory Board...

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14 Jul 2025 | 10:42
Pass it Along Triathlon will be July 26

Pass it Along Triathlon will be July 26

Pass it Along’s annual Triathlon will be held Saturday, July 26 at the Lake Mohawk Country Club (LMCC) in Sparta.

It is open...

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11 Jul 2025 | 10:22
Ray Fein, 98, served in the Navy during World War II. He now lives at the Bristol Glen retirement community in Newton. (Photos provided)
Ray Fein, 98, served in the Navy during World War II. He now lives at the Bristol Glen retirement community in Newton. (Photos provided)

WWII vet reflects on ‘beautiful life’

Eighty years ago, Ray Fein was serving in World War II.

He enlisted in the Navy on Nov. 28, 1944, the same year that he graduated...

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13 Jul 2025 | 11:10
SCCC, NJSOC funding reduced

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...

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15 Jul 2025 | 08:20
<b>Van Bunschooten Museum in Wantage</b>
Van Bunschooten Museum in Wantage

Christmas in July this weekend at museum

The Chinkchewunska Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its annual Christmas in...

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07 Jul 2025 | 08:17
Casino Night fundraiser tonight

Casino Night fundraiser tonight

The Sussex County Miners will host a Casino Night fundraiser benefiting Benny’s Bodega at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 10 at Skylands...

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10 Jul 2025 | 09:31
$40K grant to fund outdoor fitness center

$40K grant to fund outdoor fitness center

Sussex County Community College (SCCC) has received a $40,000 grant to create an outdoor fitness center, the board of county...

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06 Jul 2025 | 10:01
<b>The Beemerville Presbyterian Church’s Harvest Home Dinner will be Tuesday, July 22. (Photo provided)</b>
The Beemerville Presbyterian Church’s Harvest Home Dinner will be Tuesday, July 22. (Photo provided)

125th Harvest Home Dinner will be Tuesday

The Beemerville Presbyterian Church’s Harvest Home Dinner will mark its 125th year on Tuesday, July 22.

It was first mentioned...

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16 Jul 2025 | 10:34
Sparta firefighters march in the Fourth of July parade on Friday, July 4 in Sparta. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi)
Sparta firefighters march in the Fourth of July parade on Friday, July 4 in Sparta. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi)

Sparta. Fourth of July events

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08 Jul 2025 | 03:12
Flower show to feature ‘Birds &amp; Blooms’

Flower show to feature ‘Birds & Blooms’

“Birds & Blooms” is the theme of the 2025 Flower Show and Competition at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and...

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09 Jul 2025 | 03:30
<b>This photo by Tyler Walker won first place in the birds category and Best in Show in the Adult Amateur Division last year. (Photo provided)</b>
This photo by Tyler Walker won first place in the birds category and Best in Show in the Adult Amateur Division last year. (Photo provided) ( Sean Garvin)

Fair photo contest accepting entries

Resident may enter their photos in the annual “Photographers of Sussex County” exhibition and contest for display at the...

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09 Jul 2025 | 03:30
Sparta church carnival ends tonight

Sparta church carnival ends tonight

Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Sparta will hold its annual carnival July 8-12 at the church, 294 Sparta Ave.

The hours are...

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12 Jul 2025 | 09:02
<b>Joseph Labarbera </b>
Joseph Labarbera

County GOP chairman re-elected

Sussex County Republicans chose a new slate of leaders for the county Republican Committee on Tuesday, June 24.

Joseph Labarbera...

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01 Jul 2025 | 10:10
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