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The Sussex Farmer’s Market has a variety of heirloom plants for sale.

The sale is slated for Memorial Day weekend: May 28 and 29.

Sussex Farmer’s Market to hold 20th annual heirloom plant sale

20 May 2022 | 04:18

It’s that time of year again! Get you pots and plots ready for the 20th Annual Heirloom Tomato & Veggie Plant Sale scheduled for Memorial Day weekend at the Sussex Farmers Market.

The sale will take place on May 28 and 29 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on both days. There will be a large variety of heirloom,...

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Girl Scout Troop 5365 held a dedication ceremony at the Sparta Elks Lodge addressing drug prevention.

Sparta girl scout troop donates bench, planter to Elks Lodge

20 May 2022 | 10:44

As a continuation of their philanthropy, Sparta Girl Scout Troop 5365 donated a bench and flower planter...

Local News

The new Amazon fulfillment center, SWF1, employs about 1,000 people. The biggest building in the county when it opened last year, it will soon be the third-largest warehouse in the Town of Montgomery, NY.

Locals mount grassroots resistance to mega-warehouse blitz

18 May 2022 | 12:39

Amazon’s million-plus-square-foot warehouse in Montgomery, NY, was the biggest building in Orange County...

Local News

An ediphone on display at the museum.

Van Kirk Museum’s spring exhibit opens May 22

18 May 2022 | 03:07

The Sparta Historical Society will present, “The Best of Van Kirk Museum,” on two upcoming Sundays: May...

Entertainment

Chuck Wood, moving with the world beats.

Worldbeat concert with Chuck Wood & Friends

17 May 2022 | 02:45

On Saturday night, June 4 at 7 p.m., the Sparta Ave Stage (10 Sparta Ave N, Sparta) is hosting a unique...

Business

The Salad House features a variety of healthy, tasty dishes.

The Salad House set to open in Sparta

17 May 2022 | 11:21

The Salad House, a rapidly expanding, health-conscious fast casual restaurant brand that serves up fresh,...

News

Jill Space being sworn in to fill the unexpired term for Sussex County Commissioner back in April.

Jill Space takes the reins as new County Commissioner

16 May 2022 | 12:11

Jill Space of Wantage on May 11 served her first meeting as county commissioner since being appointed...

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The sale is slated for Memorial Day weekend: May 28 and 29.

Sussex Farmer’s Market to hold 20th annual heirloom plant sale

Sparta girl scout troop donates bench, planter to Elks Lodge

Locals mount grassroots resistance to mega-warehouse blitz

Van Kirk Museum’s spring exhibit opens May 22

Worldbeat concert with Chuck Wood & Friends

The Salad House set to open in Sparta

Jill Space takes the reins as new County Commissioner

Pope John’s girls’ lacrosse captains demonstrate strong leadership

Rep. Gottheimer visits local veterans in Lafayette

John Lovell appointed Sussex County’s interim business administrator

Sparta HS alum Erin Scott wins athletic recognition

Local teens excel, dazzle at dance competition

Crimestoppers tip results in big drug bust