Citlali and Cailtin Contreras of Hackettstown pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Back-to-School Fair helps area families prepare for new year Hundreds of parents and children attended a Back-to-School Fair hosted by the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency,... Local News 20 Aug 2026 | 03:43
Sussex County Library System celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month The Sussex County Library System is celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month in September by offering residents two chances... Local News 20 Aug 2026 | 12:54
NJ Polo will host a match at the Grayfields Polo Club to raise funds for Project Self-Sufficiency. ( Photo submitted) Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic returns The second annual Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic will be held Sept. 12 at Grayfields Polo Club in Allamuchy, raising... Local News 20 Aug 2026 | 12:43
Members of the Marching Spartans wash a car. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta Marching Spartans raise more than $1,100 for 2026 season The Sparta High School Marching Spartans raised more than $1,100 during a community car wash Aug. 16 as the 59-member band... Local News 17 Aug 2026 | 03:05
Maddie Sacchiero holds a photo of her mother, Mel Sacchiero. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Miles for Mel raises $10,000 for breast cancer care Family, friends, breast cancer survivors and those battling the disease gathered Aug. 16 at White Lake Fields in Sparta for... Local News 17 Aug 2026 | 02:55
Sussex County Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market returns The Sussex County Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Sussex County... Local News 17 Aug 2026 | 01:16
Students prepare for the upcoming fall semester. ( Photo submitted) SCCC Fall applications up 10% as classes fill quickly Sussex County Community College is encouraging students to register soon for the Fall 2026 semester as applications are up... Local News 17 Aug 2026 | 01:17
Infection rates for Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, Powassan virus, Alpha-gal Syndrome and other serious tickborne illnesses have held steady or risen year-over-year through much of the New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania tri-state. Photo by Erik Karits via Unsplash. Education and precaution keys to preventing tickborne illnesses With six weeks of summer left on the calendar, the 2026 tick season is far from over. Infection rates for Lyme disease, anaplasmosis,... Evergreen 14 Aug 2026 | 11:43
Sparta Elks to host ‘Brunch on the Boardwalk’ Sparta Elks Lodge No. 2356 will host a “Brunch on the Boardwalk” featuring food and community fellowship. The brunch costs... Local News 13 Aug 2026 | 04:09
Preparation for an infant’s first year will be discussed during the Family Connects NJ Baby Beginnings Fair hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency. ( Photo submitted) Project Self-Sufficiency to host Baby Beginnings Fair Expectant parents and families with young children are invited to attend a Baby Beginnings Fair hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency... Local News 13 Aug 2026 | 02:49
Healthy Living Festival offers free screenings The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services Division of Senior Services, Newton Medical Center and United Methodist... Local News 13 Aug 2026 | 02:31
Sussex County Community College offers free September learning programs The Center for Lifelong Learning at Sussex County Community College will offer two free educational programs in September... Local News 13 Aug 2026 | 02:12
Lt. Kieran McMorrow is retiring from the Sussex County Sheriff's Office ( Photo submitted) Sussex County sheriff’s lieutenant retires after 26 years of service Lt. Kieran McMorrow is retiring from the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office after more than 26 years in law enforcement. A 1992... Local News 13 Aug 2026 | 01:48
Are prices really increasing? Since we started tracking the prices of essential goods and groceries in March 2025, some prices have dropped or remained... Local News 13 Aug 2026 | 01:41
Sparta Camera Club to welcome photographer Nick Palmieri The Sparta Camera Club will welcome photographer Nick Palmieri for an interactive discussion on photography from 7:30 to... Local News 11 Aug 2026 | 10:04
