University of Delaware Local students make Dean’s List Florida Institute of Technology: Julia Minisi of Stanhope Kathleen Maiello of Stanhope Norwich University: Jordan Michelle Lutz... Honor Roll/Dean's List 03 Jul 2020 | 07:51
Sparta Historical Society is still accumulating pandemic thoughts In an attempt to document COVID-19 in Sparta for ourselves and future generations, Sparta Historical Society, following the... Local News 06 Jul 2020 | 11:59
‘It took a long time to finish dinner’ Sparta. A reader shared this Father’s Day photo with the message: “We all look like we are not properly dressed for dinner,... Local News 03 Jul 2020 | 06:26
Zach Halteman (Photo provided) North Star Theater presents ‘A Quaran-teen Broadway Cabaret’ Shining a spotlight on talented teenagers in Sussex County and beyond, North Star Theater Company presents, “A Quaran-teen... Entertainment 03 Jul 2020 | 04:07
From left: Mark Rozek, director; Brian Cannon and Shannon Quinn, senior public safety telecommunicators; and Michael Strada, Sussex County Sheriff (Photo provided) Sheriff promotes 9-1-1 officers Shannon Quinn of Sandyston and Brian Cannon of Vernon have been promoted to senior public safety telecommunicator, Sussex... Police & Fire 03 Jul 2020 | 03:36
Mountain Creek water park (Photo provided) Mountain Creek opens its water park for socially distant fun Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon opened the doors to its water park on July 2 in accordance with new state guidelines. Open... Entertainment 03 Jul 2020 | 03:00
Bob Maxwell, co-owner of Style Counsel in Warwick, N.Y., which has been doing brisk business since retail stores were allowed to reopen with safety measures. (He took his mask off momentarily for the photo.) (Photo by Becca Tucker) Shopkeepers reopen to healthy, even record, sales The future of local retail? “That’s a good one,” laughs Bob Maxwell in his baritone, before excusing himself as “the quiet... Business 01 Jul 2020 | 05:06
John Yanish celebrates 100th birthday Hamburg. John Yanish, a former mayor of Hamburg and a 70-year-member of the Hamburg Fire Department, with his caregiver,... Milestones 03 Jul 2020 | 04:17
Remodeled home features views of Lake Mohawk This tastefully remodeled three-bedroom in Sparta on a park-like property is move-in ready, inside and out. The smart open... Business 30 Jun 2020 | 05:35
Sparta High School student wins statewide contest protecting NJ’s rare wildlife Lauren Johnson from Sparta High School won third place in the fifth annual Species on the Edge 2.0 Social Media Contest. Local News 30 Jun 2020 | 05:39
Councilman Harvey Roseff at a Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting in 2016. (Photo by Vera Olinski) Byram councilman censured for social media post condemning shutdown enforcement The Byram Township Council called a special meeting on Monday to censure Councilman Harvey Roseff for social media comments... Local News 30 Jun 2020 | 06:21
Volunteers with the Sparta Ecumenical Food Pantry distribute food (Photo provided) Community steps up to help food pantry meet five-fold increase in need Almost every week of the year, the Sparta Ecumenical Food Pantry is open to people who need food and supplies. The organization’s... Local News 30 Jun 2020 | 04:26
Byram Intermediate School Honor Rolls HIGH HONOR ROLL Grade 5 Allen, Jeffrey Bajgier, Martyna Bongiorno, James Botto, Danielle Cole, Jaiden D’Amelio, Addison Dellicker,... Honor Roll/Dean's List 03 Jul 2020 | 05:28
Wild West City is open It’s time to giddyup, partners. Wild West City opened at 10 a.m. this Thursday, June 25th. The iconic western themed park in... Local News 06 Jul 2020 | 01:16
