College to hold virtual Teen Arts Festival Newton. Sussex County Community College will showcase the arts during its 2021 virtual Sussex County Teen Arts Festival on... Entertainment 08 Mar 2021 | 03:25
Shepherd of the Hills to hold Easter egg hunt Sparta. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church invites all Easter egg hunters and their families for an afternoon of fun from... Entertainment 08 Mar 2021 | 03:13
Church holds Easter flower sale Vernon. The Vernon United Methodist Church is holding its Easter flower sale. Mini-daffodils (5 inches) cost $4.50, five... Entertainment 08 Mar 2021 | 01:17
Kim Esposito with her "Stairway to Heaven" mural, which includes native fauna like the family of black bear depicted (Photo by Janet Redyke) Artist paints ‘Stairway to Heaven’ mural at senior center The usually lively Vernon Township Senior Center has been shuttered by the Covid-19 pandemic for a year now. Township officials... Entertainment 08 Mar 2021 | 02:52
See how maple syrup is made at Lusscroft Farm open house Wantage. Ever wonder how maple syrup is made? Volunteers will give live demonstrations at the historic Lusscroft Farm, including... Entertainment 08 Mar 2021 | 03:03
NJ schools must teach diversity, inclusion under new law Education. (AP) New Jersey school districts must incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion under a bill Gov. Phil... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 03:50
We have distorted the two offending words in the Biden sign (Photo by Pamela Chergotis) Property owner agrees to take down F-word sign First came “No more bullpucky” (except without the cutesy euphemism). Then came “F Biden and F you for voting him” (except... Local News 03 Mar 2021 | 12:52
Pennsylvania eases size restrictions on gatherings (AP) Pennsylvania is easing restrictions on large gatherings and eliminating a quarantine requirement for out-of-state travelers,... Local News 03 Mar 2021 | 11:30
Collision with UPS truck kills Andover resident Richard Hamm, 62, of Andover Township, died as a result of his injuries from a collision with a tractor-trailer on Friday,... Police & Fire 02 Mar 2021 | 05:44
Pope John students are collecting coats and blankets to ‘Warm-up NYC’ Sparta. Pope John sophomores Isabella Fiore and Michael Rocco O’Krepky are kicking off “Warm-up NYC,” a blanket and coat... Local News 02 Mar 2021 | 04:23
(Photo by Laura J. Marchese) Wallkill Valley students will return to campus full time For the first time since the pandemic closed schools a year ago, the Wallkill Valley Regional High School campus will open... Local News 02 Mar 2021 | 02:23
What can, can’t you do with cannabis in NJ now? (AP) New Jersey’s recreational marijuana market is now voter approved and in effect under legislation signed last week by... Police & Fire 02 Mar 2021 | 10:18
The Sawkill Creek flows under the Mott Street Bridge (File photo by Frances Ruth Harris) ( Frances Ruth Harris) Milford wants to get a handle on Mott Street swimming hole The Milford Borough Council is looking into problems at the swimming hole near Mott Street, after hearing concerns about... Local News 04 Mar 2021 | 12:00
Sparta Township muncipal building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta renews contract with engineering firm The Sparta Township Council on Feb. 23 renewed its agreement with CP Engineers, while one councilwoman inquired about doing... Business 05 Mar 2021 | 01:28
New Sparta zoning allows for office, research, and industrial development The Sparta Township Council on Feb. 23 passed an ordinance to promote and regulate rail-dependent parcels adjacent to the... Local News 05 Mar 2021 | 01:17
