Pictured, from left, are author William Bathgate and book signing attendees Debbie Anderson and Mickey Thomas. ( Photo submitted) Branchville author signs copies of new book at Black Dog Books Branchville author and historian Bill Bathgate recently visited Black Dog Books to sign copies of his new book, Chasing Deja... Local News 31 Jul 2026 | 03:55
Matt Berke will facilitate the 24:7 Dads parenting program offered by Project Self-Sufficiency. ( Photo submitted) Project Self-Sufficiency to offer parenting classes beginning in August Project Self-Sufficiency will offer a series of online and in-person parenting classes beginning in August, including programs... Local News 31 Jul 2026 | 11:20
Miners, Benny’s Bodega raise funds at annual Casino Night The Sussex County Miners and Benny’s Bodega recently hosted their annual Casino Night fundraiser at Skylands Stadium, raising... Local News 30 Jul 2026 | 12:48
The Kitchen Garden Tour winners with Dirt mag editor Becca Tucker. Left to right: Larry Mansour, Alayna Bereziuk, Chad Pilieri of Common Ground Community Garden, Becca Tucker, Aysha Venjara, Nicole Hixon, Patrick and Skylar Moynihan. Photo: Molly Colgan Kitchen Garden Tour crowns 2026 favorites About 80 tourgoers spent Sunday, July 26 exploring a dozen gardens in New York and New Jersey, then met up for an afterparty... Local News 27 Jul 2026 | 03:27
Community Survey: College majors and careers in the age of AI Have recent advancements in AI caused you or a loved one to change career plans or college majors? If so, please take the... Local News 27 Jul 2026 | 02:21
Van Kirk Museum to feature exhibits, Flexible Flyers concert The Sparta Historical Society will present historical exhibits and a live music performance Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Van Kirk... Local News 27 Jul 2026 | 12:34
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 On the morning of July 9, ICE agents made arrests in the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove. “ICE executed a targeted enforcement... Local News 28 Jul 2026 | 01:25
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 Instead of spending every day this summer playing outside, 11-year-old James Kierans is walking door to door in his neighborhood... Local News 27 Jul 2026 | 02:21
Paticipants in he Time Travelers program pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Young historians explore Revolutionary, Civil War eras at Sparta camp Twenty-five children traded their summer routines for muskets, marching drills and hands-on history during the Time Travelers... Local News 24 Jul 2026 | 04:38
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 The Weekend Bag Program launched its first Stuff the Van fundraiser for the 2026-27 school year July 23 at Weis Markets in... Local News 24 Jul 2026 | 11:41
Participants take part in the scavenger hunt. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Academy of Possibilities celebrates America 250 with community event Local News 23 Jul 2026 | 01:51
Sofia Billich ( Photo submitted) Sparta student to lobby Congress on clean energy, lower utility costs As more frequent periods of extreme heat drive up electricity demand and put pressure on the power grid, many families across... Local News 23 Jul 2026 | 01:35
State Fair event schedule: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 All Day: Sussex County Horse Show- USEF Rated English, Horse Show... Local News 23 Jul 2026 | 01:06
State Fair event schedule: Friday, Aug.7, 2026 Golden Anniversary Day - Free admission to those married 50+ yrs with copy of marriage certificate; Nonprofit Spotlight:... Local News 23 Jul 2026 | 01:07
State Fair event schedule: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 Senior Day - Nonprofit Spotlight: Maverick’s Legacy All Day: Sussex County Horse Show- USEF Rated English, Horse Show All Day:... Local News 23 Jul 2026 | 01:08
