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.... Home 16 Jul 2025 | 10:21
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... Home 13 Jul 2025 | 06:20
Session on Parent Advisory Board today Local parents are invited to attend an information session about the Journey Family Success Center Parent Advisory Board... Home 14 Jul 2025 | 10:42
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... Local News 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) 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... Home 13 Jul 2025 | 11:10
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
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... Home 07 Jul 2025 | 08:17
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... Home 10 Jul 2025 | 09:31
$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... Home 06 Jul 2025 | 10:01
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... Home 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. Fourth of July events Local News 08 Jul 2025 | 03:12
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... Home 09 Jul 2025 | 03:30
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... Home 09 Jul 2025 | 03:30
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... Local News 12 Jul 2025 | 09:02
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... Home 01 Jul 2025 | 10:10
