Republican candidates wait for election results Tuesday night, Nov. 7 at the Irish Cottage Inn in Franklin. From left are Mike Inganamort, state Assembly candidate; Jack DeGroot, Sussex County commissioner candidate; Parker Space, state Senate candidate; Dawn Fantasia, Assembly candidate; and county Surrogate Gary Chiusano. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Space, Fantasia, Inganamort win seats Assemblyman Parker Space was elected to the state Senate and Sussex County Commissioner Dawn Fantasia and Chester Township... Local News 13 Nov 2023 | 09:14
Hemlock Pond, Sussex County, N.J., Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (Photo by Pamela Chergotis) National park proposal dealt crippling blows The prospect of a national park along the Delaware River was hit with a series of major setbacks after one its original architects... Home 20 Sep 2023 | 03:40
Freckles the miniature donkey was among the animals seized from Noah’s Park in September. He was boarded at Pets Alive in Middletown, N.Y., until he was adopted in July. (Photo provided) Where are the Noah’s Park animals? By Becca Tucker The animals seized from Noah’s Park in Goshen, N.Y., nearly a year ago are missing despite an overdue judge’s... News 01 Sep 2023 | 11:39
Robbie Matkiwsky, as second singles, was injured during the season but was able to rest and recover to become the most improved player on the team. (Photos provided) Boys tennis team’s season a success The Sparta High School boys tennis team never backed down from even the toughest competition this season. That positive attitude... Sports 19 Jun 2023 | 11:02
Flag retirement ceremony is today The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority will host the 10th annual American Flag Retirement Ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday,... Home 14 Jun 2023 | 08:11
Kenna Squier is a senior guard for the women’s basketball squad at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark. (Photo courtesy of njithighlanders.com) Pope John, Sparta graduates compete in college sports The indoor athletic season is well under way. Here are local student athletes who are making a name for themselves in college... Sports 07 Jan 2023 | 05:34
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5, speaks outside Zufall Health Centers in Newton on Dec. 20. ( Photo courtesy of Rep. Josh Gottheimer,) Zufall Health Centers to receive $314,500 in federal funds Zufall Health Centers will receive $314,500 in federal funds to benefit its pharmaceutical-delivery program and pop-up vaccination... Home 24 Dec 2022 | 11:10
Heather and John Prutzman, mother and stepfather of organ and tissue donor Joseph ‘Joey’ C. Savage IV, stand behind a floragraph tribute to him that will be featured on the 2023 Donate Life Rose Parade float during the 2023 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 2. ( Photo courtesy of NJ Sharing Network) Fredon man to be remembered in 2023 Rose Parade The memory of Joseph “Joey” C. Savage IV will be honored in the 2023 Rose Parade on Monday, Jan. 2 in Pasadena, Calif. Family... Home 22 Dec 2022 | 11:12
Sandy Suanson, left, who depends on the Sparta Community Food Pantry, stands with volunteer Margy Laplaca. ( Photo by Laurie Gordon) Sparta Community Food Pantry offers holiday meals to less fortunate When people walked into the Sparta Community Food Pantry on Dec. 14, they heard thanks, blessings, even disbelief. Each holiday... Local News 19 Dec 2022 | 01:17
Lou and Sherri Cecchini and their staff members at Off Shore Marine in Branchville arrive Dec. 14 with a boatload of toys for Project Self-Sufficiency in Newton. The great room at the nonprofit is transformed into a toy shop each holiday season so those less fortunate can pick out toys for their children. ( Photo by Laurie Gordon) Boat filled with toys docks at Project Self-Sufficiency Sherri and Lou Cecchini, owners and general managers of Off Shore Marine in Branchville, have been collecting and donating... Home 19 Dec 2022 | 12:27
People place wreaths on the graves of veterans after the ceremony Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Sparta. ( Photo by Chris Wyman) 300 help place wreaths at cemetery in Sparta The annual Wreaths Across America ceremony took place Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery... Home 20 Dec 2022 | 08:51
Rep. Josh Gottheimer presented awards to Fifth District Hometown Heroes on Friday, Dec. 16 at the Fair Lawn Recreation Center. ( (Photo courtesy of Rep. Josh Gottheimer)) Hamburg, Vernon residents honored as Hometown Heroes Two Sussex County men were among those who received Fifth District Hometown Heroes Awards from Rep. Josh Gottheimer on Dec.... Home 18 Dec 2022 | 06:48
Parents have expressed concerns about a lack of space at Alpine School, which houses students in pre-K, kindergarten, and grades 1 and 2. Sparta school board OKs study on new school The Sparta Board of Education on Dec. 15 approved a $28,500 study for a preliminary design for a new elementary school, which... Local News 17 Dec 2022 | 10:21
Richard Tomko, superintendent of the Belleville Public Schools District, is a resident of Sparta. ( Photo courtesy of Richard Tomko) Tomko appointed to task force on school staffing Sparta resident Richard Tomko has been appointed to a state task force on public school staff shortages. Tomko has been superintendent... Local News 16 Dec 2022 | 03:19
114 bears killed in state hunt The state black bear hunt concluded Saturday, Dec. 17 with 114 bears killed, including 59 in Sussex County. Thirty bears were... Home 15 Dec 2022 | 10:31