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Augusta. The Sussex County Miners and Benny’s Bodega partnered for a Casino Night fundraiser at Skylands Stadium to support families, veterans and seniors in need throughout Sussex County.

Miners, Benny’s Bodega raise funds at annual Casino Night

30 Jul 2026 | 12:48

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The family-friendly event featured baseball, casino-style games, food, prizes and other activities....

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A message on a minivan spotted in Vernon, NJ on July 26. Photo: Becca Tucker

ICE activity in Orange County, N.Y., on the rise

28 Jul 2026 | 01:25

On the morning of July 9, ICE agents made arrests in the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove.

“ICE executed...

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Vote now for Queen of the Fair

29 Jul 2026 | 11:51

Voting for the Queen of Fair People’s Choice Award is now open. Learn about each contestant by reading...

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James Kieran, right, of Sparta is shown on 2024 trip to Peru. ( Photo courtesy Adrienne Kierans)

Sparta boy raises funds to help rebuild orphanage in Peru

27 Jul 2026 | 02:21

Instead of spending every day this summer playing outside, 11-year-old James Kierans is walking door...

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Paticipants in he Time Travelers program pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

Young historians explore Revolutionary, Civil War eras at Sparta camp

24 Jul 2026 | 04:38

Twenty-five children traded their summer routines for muskets, marching drills and hands-on history during...

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<b>Reagan Morrison of the High Point School Work based learning program is shown with a shopping cart.</b>

Reagan Morrison of the High Point School Work based learning program is shown with a shopping cart. ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

Weekend Bag Program kicks off school-year food drive

24 Jul 2026 | 11:41

The Weekend Bag Program launched its first Stuff the Van fundraiser for the 2026-27 school year July...

Top 10 things to do at the New Jersey State Fair this year

17 Jul 2026 | 08:27

For more than 80 years, the fair has offered a variety of activities, and this year’s happenings are...

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Augusta. The Sussex County Miners and Benny’s Bodega partnered for a Casino Night fundraiser at Skylands Stadium to support families, veterans and seniors in need throughout Sussex County.

Miners, Benny’s Bodega raise funds at annual Casino Night

ICE activity in Orange County, N.Y., on the rise

Vote now for Queen of the Fair

Sparta boy raises funds to help rebuild orphanage in Peru

Young historians explore Revolutionary, Civil War eras at Sparta camp

Weekend Bag Program kicks off school-year food drive

Top 10 things to do at the New Jersey State Fair this year

Academy of Possibilities celebrates America 250 with community event

Sparta student to lobby Congress on clean energy, lower utility costs

Billy Hector headlines Sparta Free Summer Concert Series

Sussex County Community College to host career education information session

Peep this garden and a dozen others July 26

Project Self-Sufficiency seeks parent input at advisory council meeting