A view of the fire from the road. Photo credit: Paddy Cassidy Jr. Fire at One Step Closer Animal Rescue A fire broke out at One Step Closer Animal Rescue (OSCAR), an animal shelter in Andover, N.J. on Wednesday, February 11.... Local News 11 Feb 2026 | 05:47
Hilltop Country Day to host student art exhibition themed ‘Art of Independence’ Hilltop Country Day School will open its annual Pen & Brush exhibition to the public Feb. 20, featuring student visual art... Local News 10 Feb 2026 | 11:11
Ramapo College nursing students work in a simulation lab. Photo provided by Ramapo College of New Jersey. Local nurses say federal loan limits will exacerbate nursing shortage Jane Gerencser, a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y., said she has seen “cyclical” nursing shortages... Evergreen 09 Feb 2026 | 03:33
The outside of the facility is shown. Benny’s Bodega opens permanent home in Augusta What began as a small effort to help struggling families has grown into a countywide nonprofit serving more than 2,000 people... Local News 06 Feb 2026 | 02:56
Civil War Round Table to host talk on Gettysburg aftermath The Col. Henry Ryerson Civil War Round Table will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Sussex County Community... Local News 06 Feb 2026 | 02:43
From left, Dr. Joyce Shim, Ramapo Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs, Dr. Cindy Jebb, Ramapo President; Dr. Cory Homer, SCCC President and Dr. Kathleen Okay, SCCC Sr. Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. ( Photo submitted) SCCC, Ramapo launch transfer program for future teachers Sussex County Community College and Ramapo College of New Jersey have created a new transfer agreement allowing students... Local News 06 Feb 2026 | 11:18
Judge dismisses former SCCC student’s lawsuit, citing ‘unintelligible’ and ‘implausible’ claims A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by former Sussex County Community College (SCCC) student Lee Coffey this week after finding... Local News 06 Feb 2026 | 02:08
Kathy Esposito, Ed DiTomasso, and Lou Esposito at a recent Open that Bottle Night celebration at the Hudson Farm Club. ( Photo submitted) Hudson Farm Club to host Open That Bottle Night fundraiser The Hudson Farm Club will host a local celebration of the internationally recognized “Open That Bottle Night” to benefit... Local News 06 Feb 2026 | 11:12
Sparta Robotics earns state championship berths Sparta High School Robotics had a strong showing at a regional competition Jan. 31, at Franklin High School in Somerset. Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 02:04
Harlem Wizards players perform. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Harlem Wizards come to Sparta Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 02:00
Chasing June performs. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Pass It Along holds concert Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 01:28
Sparta officials honor storm response, address detention center concerns Sparta Township officials opened their recent council meeting by thanking local departments for their work during last weekend’s... Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 01:03
DAR chapter to honor local volunteers, student leaders The Chinkchewunska Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host its 30th annual community awards luncheon... Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 11:26
Parker Space is shown with the Sussex County groundhog, Stonewall Jackson. ( Photo submitted) Stonewall Jackson predicts early spring In contrast to Punxsutawney Phil, Sussex County’s spring-predicting groundhog, Stonewall Jackson, emerged Sunday morning... Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 11:58
Tom and Liz Neary of Hamburg are shown with Mackenzie and Rob Carney of Branchville. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Chili open raises funds for Project Self-Sufficiency Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 11:00
