(Photo provided) German Christmas Market of New Jersey coming to fairgrounds The German Christmas Market of New Jersey will transform the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta with thousands of lights,... Entertainment 19 Nov 2021 | 04:08
(Photo provided) Support your local farmers at chicken barbecue fundraiser Support your local farmers at Rooster’s Family Fun Day at the Fair and enjoy a great traditional chicken barbecue. The Sussex... Entertainment 03 Sep 2021 | 05:43
Meet the Queens of the New Jersey State Fair (from left): second runner-up, Miss Hamburg, Vanessa Hasbrouck; Queen of the Fair, Jennifer Ahmad of Green Township; first runner-up, Miss Hampton, Autumn Kilduff; People’s Choice, Miss Franklin, Samantha Karpowiczs. (Photo by Sammi Finch) The fairest of the fair Augusta. The New Jersey State Fair is in full swing at the Sussex County Fairgrounds this week, delighting a crowd ready... Entertainment 12 Aug 2021 | 03:06
Aldo, left, with fairgrounds Manager Mike Richards. Photo provided. Meet Aldo Sayre, NJ State Fair’s 100 year-old volunteer If you’ve ever been to the New Jersey State Fair in Augusta, N.J., you can’t miss Aldo Sayre. He’s the 100-year-old volunteer... Local News 23 Jul 2021 | 11:44
A scene from the fairgrounds horse show box seats circa the 1940s-1950s. As the NJ State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show Returns, a look back Imagine a time when automobiles were a rarity and the primary means of transportation was by horseback. If we flip the pages... Local News 22 Jul 2021 | 06:25
The New Jersey State Fair is back and better than ever this summer The biggest event of the year is not cancelled: The New Jersey State Fair returns for eight jam-packed days of fun August... Sponsored Content 30 Jun 2021 | 10:49
(Photo by Janet Redyke) Businesses shine at county expo Augusta. The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds bustled with people and activity at the June 23 Sussex County... Business 29 Jun 2021 | 11:03
The Allman Betts Band (Photo provided) The Allman Betts Band is added to Rock, Ribs & Ridges lineup The Allman Betts Band, which includes the sons of three founding members of the legendary Allman Brothers Band, have been... Local News 14 Jun 2021 | 04:06
A scene from last year's farmers market in Vernon, which starts up again this Saturday (Photo by Janet Redyke) Farm markets and plant sales take root Vernon Farmers Market The Vernon Farmers Market opens on Saturday, May 22, in the municipal parking lot, located at 21 Church... Entertainment 17 May 2021 | 03:20
Henry Tino Jr. Henry Tino Jr. Henry Tino Jr. of Augusta, N.J., went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2021. He was 76. Henry was... Obituaries 04 May 2021 | 01:48
Commissioners tour the county vaccination site with U.S. Rep. Sherrill (Photo provided) County commissioners tour vaccination site with U.S. Rep. Sherrill Several Sussex County commissioners and the county administrator toured the fairgrounds vaccination site on April 1 with... Local News 05 Apr 2021 | 03:32
The Outlaws (Photo by Vernon Webb) The Rock, Ribs & Ridges Festival returns Tickets are now on sale for this summer’s Rock, Ribs & Ridges festival, which has been expanded to three days this year. Entertainment 29 Mar 2021 | 04:40
Joe Amato was a staple at the popular Friday night car cruises at the Newton McDonald's (Photos provided by Vincent DePeppo and Barbara Amato) Whatever happened to Joe Amato? Anyone venturing to impersonate the legendary Conway Twitty, member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rockabilly... Entertainment 23 Feb 2021 | 01:18
Trooper transporting prisoner is injured in crash Augusta. (AP) A state trooper was injured in a head-on crash while transporting a prisoner in New Jersey over the weekend,... Police & Fire 22 Feb 2021 | 04:35
Sussex County Fairgrounds in halcyon days, which will return more quickly thanks to community coordination: “While we would prefer to be hosting events at the Fairgrounds that promote agriculture, family-friendly entertainment, education, and youth development, or helping other local non-profits with their fundraising efforts, “ the Fairgrounds says, “the members of Sussex County Farm & Horse Show Association have stepped forward to help improve public health and to help area businesses rebound as soon as possible.” (File photo by Chris Wyman) Covid vaccinations are now available at Sussex County Fairgrounds In a showing of community collaboration in a time of need, the Sussex County Fairgrounds has partnered with the Sussex County... Local News 19 Jan 2021 | 12:59
