Cara Johnson, life science educator, and Sparta Middle School Green Team member (Photo courtesy of Cara Johnson) Park benches from candy wrappers? Imagine the journey of a typical candy wrapper. A child eats a piece of Halloween candy, puts the wrapper in the garbage... Local News 03 Dec 2020 | 04:01
Gabby Canzoniero and Jordan Bucenec (Photo provided) Sparta tennis team wins finals for first time in 33 years Game, set, match. The Sparta High School Varsity Tennis Team has made its mark winning the State Regional Finals for the... Sports 03 Dec 2020 | 03:56
Hit & Fit Boxing group class: Anthony Freda, Janessa Freda, Donna Cross, Brad Gizzi, Ken Ali, Cheryl Pi, John Prehodka, and Christian Tagabucba Alpha rises amidst the pandemic How long will Governor Murphy allow gyms to stay open? No one knows. But for now, Alpha Fitness’s husband-and-wife owners,... Business 30 Nov 2020 | 06:17
Bruce Frech with great-grandson Alex Bodnar in July 2016 (Photo provided) Hail to Chief Bruce Frech, who left this world a better place The community lost an icon on Nov. 11, with the passing of Bruce Dennis Frech. He was a past chief of the Sussex Borough Fire... Local News 30 Nov 2020 | 04:28
Project Self-Sufficiency Youth Corps members (from left): Kelly Tapia, Xavier Gonzalez and Adrianna Smith help bag turkey dinners (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Hundreds of pies and turkeys donated by a caring community What a record to set, and what an environment in which to set it. Because of the pandemic, many more families reached out... Local News 24 Nov 2020 | 08:55
The Stanhope House Iconic Jersey music venue holding on by its guitar strings One can’t recreate a place like The Stanhope House, known for years for its jammin’ blues bands, then its all-encompassing,... Entertainment 19 Nov 2020 | 01:46
Sarge with Rivers Edge founder and president, Diane Romano (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Horse sanctuary needs help to get through the winter You know when you try to do something good — really good — but all of the odds seemed stacked against you? That’s how Diane... Local News 11 Nov 2020 | 09:12
MaryAnne Choma serves up some pumpkin turkey chili (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Chili on a warm November day Despite the calendar reading November 8, the mercury climbed into the 70s. In direct opposition to the Blahs of 2020, the... Entertainment 11 Nov 2020 | 08:51
Spookmania volunteer (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Project Self-Sufficiency says ‘boo’ to Covid Susie Mittelstadt of Hampton, dressed in costume, played the violin along to Halloween music as folks drove by to say hello... Entertainment 02 Nov 2020 | 03:43
From left: Amanda Floystad, technician; Jennifer Conviello, DPT; Amanda Cook, DPT clinic director; Michelle Rossi, office administrator; Matt Mandel, DPT; and Paige Conklin technician Physical therapy centers stay open with stringent Covid protocols Physical therapy centers stay open with stringent Covid protocols Newton. Sanitation, masking, and telehealth make keeping... Business 29 Oct 2020 | 11:58
Will Porter, director of the Sussex County Library System, from the system’s “Where in the World is Library Card Will?” program to encourage people to get their library card (Photo provided) Library system harvests cornucopia of events and programs for fall Despite restrictions due to COVID-19, the Sussex County Library System is thriving with creative new programs and revitalized... Local News 22 Oct 2020 | 02:35
The Maxwell & Molly’s van sits in front of the new store. The van has seen a lot of action during the pandemic delivering pet supplies (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Maxwell & Molly’s Closet Pet Boutique ready to open in Sparta What business opens in the midst of a pandemic? That’s the question Bonnie Bitondo has been asking herself for months. It... Business 13 Oct 2020 | 04:42
The Sangillo family (Photo provided) ‘The Golden Prison’ captivates readers with thrilling legal mystery Paul Alexander Sangillo learned at a young age the importance of education, hard work, integrity and seeking the truth. Entertainment 05 Oct 2020 | 02:33
Tracey Burnett (Photo provided) Pass It Along names new Executive Director Tracey Burnett has been named the new Executive Director of Pass It Along, a vital non-profit that helps teens set and achieve... Local News 05 Oct 2020 | 01:21
The Vernon Township High School Band practices for the season (Photo courtesy of Max Taylor) Local marching bands keep cadence despite Covid Sussex County high schools are limiting spectators at football games this fall, and the season looks shorter and different... Local News 05 Oct 2020 | 12:33
