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
1st Sgt. Brian Dillon of the 2nd Battalion 25th Marine Regiment at Picatinny Arsenal poses with the Honorable William J. McGovern III, retired from the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice (JSC). McGovern was instrumental to the success of the Sussex County Marine Corps League’s annual Toys for Tots collection at the Sussex County Bar Association’s holiday gala. ( Photo courtesy of Sussex County Bar Association) Lawyers’ group contributes to Toys for Tots The Sussex County Bar Association held its annual holiday gala Friday, Dec. 2 at SkyView Golf Club in Sparta. The association... Home 15 Dec 2022 | 06:24
Brandon Kroen, 3, of Ogdensburg talks to Santa at the Sparta Station during the Operation Toy Train event Saturday, Dec. 10. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Operation Toy Train picks up loads in Sparta, Vernon After collecting about $7,500 in donations, members of the Warlocks motorcycle club went shopping Saturday, Dec. 3 at Wal-Mart.... Local News 20 Dec 2022 | 11:45
Cynthia Rock of the Wallkill Valley Municipal Alliance was named the 2022 Sussex County Municipal Alliance Volunteer of the Year. At right is Nick Kapetanakis of the county Division of Community and Youth Services. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Municipal Alliance Volunteer of Year chosen Cynthia Rock of Hardyston was honored as the 2022 Sussex County Municipal Alliance Volunteer of the Year at the Dec. 14 meeting... Home 16 Dec 2022 | 06:35
County employee Steven Masnaghetti, right, speaks at the Sussex County Commissioners meeting Dec. 14 in Newton. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Sussex County union leader says employees in crisis Sussex County employees are paid $10,000 to $15,000 less than workers in similar jobs in other counties and towns, a Road... Home 27 Dec 2022 | 09:33
Members of the Lake Mohawk Golf Club Women’s Association pose for a group photo at the holiday party Dec. 7. ( Photo provided) Lake Mohawk Golf Club women’s group celebrates holidays The Lake Mohawk Golf Club Women’s Association celebrated the holidays with a gathering labeled “Mingle and Jingle” on Dec.... Local News 15 Dec 2022 | 01:52
