Laurel Kuenzler with her book, "Little Piggy" (Photo provided) Local writer publishes timely children’s book about finding unexpected friends Laurel Kuenzler is an an “overcomer.” She suffered a traumatic brain hemorrhage followed by a month on a ventilator and life... Entertainment 29 Jun 2020 | 04:23
Customer Rich at John’s Barbershop Heads, and the stylists who love them, return to life Since Tristate salons and barbershops were mandated to shut down in March, many have been forced to apply for loans or dip... Local News 23 Jun 2020 | 04:47
Alan Yeung (Photo provided) Valedictorian Alan Yeung has been named a U.S. Presidential Scholar Sparta High School’s valedictorian, Alan Yeung, is one of just five New Jersey students who has been named a U.S. Presidential... Local News 16 Jun 2020 | 04:48
This year’s Kittatinny Soccer Team (Photo provided) Soccer seniors are all heart on the field, brains in the classroom The Class of 2020 abruptly left “Kansas” and was thrown into a whole new “Oz” of remote learning and unprecedented graduations.... Sports 16 Jun 2020 | 04:27
Dr. Michael A. Rossi (sparta.org) Mystery surrounds Sparta schools superintendent’s sudden departure Michael A. Rossi Jr., the superintendent of the Sparta Township School District, has taken a leave of absence. “Dr. Rossi... Local News 02 Jun 2020 | 04:41
Sheriff Michael F. Strada (sussex.nj.us) Sheriff’s family ‘shaken’ by gunfire near his home Hampton. Police responded to reports of gunfire in the vicinity of Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada’s home in Hampton... Local News 02 Jun 2020 | 01:20
Jose Garces (Photo provided) Medispa to re-open Friday, offering antibody test Many small businesses are waiting fervently for Gov. Phil Murphy to move forward with his reopening plan. Others have been... Business 02 Jun 2020 | 11:21
A group of Vernon Township High School seniors during Spirit Week. (Photo provided) Vernon plans an in-person graduation The Vernon Township High School principal, Dr. Pauline Anderson, said administrators decided in mid-April to do “everything... Local News 02 Jun 2020 | 10:38
Every member of the Sparta senior class represented (Photo provided) Schools try to keep the ‘pomp,’ given the ‘circumstance,’ in graduation A Facebook post facetiously states: “If graduation can't be done inside a gym or outside on a football field, perhaps grads... Local News 26 May 2020 | 03:59
Matt Bottone doing his thing on TikTok Newton man amasses huge TikTok following Matt Bottone of Newton discovered the TikTok app only about a month ago. Now, with the handle @mbttones, he’s using it to... Local News 26 May 2020 | 09:56
Members of Alpha Fitness left notes on the facade saying how much they miss their gym. (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Are gyms 'COVID-19 mosh pits' or essential therapy? Locals react to reopening controversy Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti, owners of a gym in Camden County, defied government COVID-19 mandates and opened on Monday... Local News 19 May 2020 | 05:45
Jersey Girl Cheese prepares for the inaugural 2020 Sparta Farmers Market with new social distancing protocol in place (Photo provided) Sparta Farmers Market lauds opening day success with new COVID-19 protocols COVID-19 is bringing restrictions to local farmers markets, but it hasn’t cooled their ambitions. They're re-inventing ways... Local News 19 May 2020 | 04:36
The seniors at Veritas Christian Academy High school seniors long for a traditional graduation With a state mandate to continue remote schooling for the rest of the year, local schools are doing what they can to create... Local News 12 May 2020 | 03:19
A sign hangs over Route 206 in Andover remembering Carolyn Kazar. Andover mourns Carolyn Kazar, community icon A banner that hangs across Route 206, in front of the store Carolyn Kazar created and loved, says it all: “Rest in Peace.... Local News 05 May 2020 | 03:01
The nurse behind the mask Nurse X is a real person, a Sussex County resident, who has asked for anonymity. “I don’t want to mention the name of the... Local News 05 May 2020 | 02:14
