MalFUNKtion Band ( Photo: MalFUNKtion Band) MalFUNKtion Band brings horn-driven covers to Thirsty Farmer Stage Friday, June 5 Head to the Sparta Pour House, 43 Center St., to enjoy the first weekend of June with the acoustic stylings... Entertainment 29 May 2026 | 01:44
In anticipation of the nation’s 250th birthday, Hilltop Country Day School’s teachers and students assembled a colonial museum, a creative tribute to America’s road to independence. ( Photo: Hilltop Country Day School) Hilltop school assembles colonial museum Local News 26 May 2026 | 12:13
Leo Shabarov of Sparta High School. Sussex County Youth Orchestras to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with concert The Sussex County Youth Orchestras will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a concert... Local News 22 May 2026 | 09:28
Lawrence Harte Dr Lawrence Harte was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Oct. 8, 1931, and passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 94. He was... Obituaries 22 May 2026 | 02:20
Sussex County to host America 250 celebration at fairgrounds Sussex County will host a celebration marking 250 years of American freedom, democracy and resilience on June 7 at the Sussex... Local News 21 May 2026 | 02:51
Sparta Elks to host Sussex County’s only Fourth of July parade The Sparta Elks Lodge announced the return of the Sparta Fourth of July Parade, which will celebrate the nation’s upcoming... Local News 15 May 2026 | 02:00
This image shows a mid-1800s blacksmith with his tools on the dirt road leading from the south (today’s Route 23) as it comes into Deckertown (today’s Sussex Borough). Introduced here, behind him, is the patented Deckertown Plow, perhaps not in time sequence, but also recognizing the timely and important technological advance produced locally that helped America to become the nation it is today. Sussex County History Today: Abram Shepherd, blacksmith Shepherd had ties to militia men killed during the Battle of Minisink during the Revolutionary War. As in the real battle,... Columns 28 Apr 2026 | 02:31
Lisaann VanBlarcom Permunian, right, is shown with Vernon Mayor Anthony Rossi. ( Photo submitted) Cemetery signs being placed to honor America 250 New historical signs are being installed across Sussex County as part of the America 250 commemoration, highlighting local... Local News 20 Apr 2026 | 11:30
Franklin High School Class of 1947. Stella Hall Truran is on right Sussex County History Today: A Family History My mom passed away a few weeks ago. This sad occurrence has prompted me to the speak about the following topic – family history.... Columns 17 Apr 2026 | 01:08
Fabulous lakefront home in Lake Mohawk Stunningly providing four bedrooms and three full baths plus two and a half baths, this lakefront home is the epitome of... Business 28 Mar 2026 | 12:29
Sussex County to host America 250 celebration June 7 Sussex County will host an America 250 anniversary celebration June 7 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, offering an afternoon... Local News 20 Mar 2026 | 01:39
New York State Police had a recruiting tent at the 2025 New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. Photo: Maebel Van Ek Photography New standards make it easier to join police, military, corrections In recent years and especially since COVID, recruiting for uniformed services is down across the country. As a result, a... Local News 17 Mar 2026 | 04:05
Sparta Historical Society opens Revolutionary-era exhibit Sparta Historical Society will present “Happy Birthday America – 250 Years” from 1 to 4 p.m. April 12 at Van Kirk Homestead... Local News 16 Mar 2026 | 11:57
Leadership by Anthony C. ( Photo submitted) Hilltop students launch America 250 celebration with art and poetry Hilltop Country Day School recently opened its celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the United... Local News 13 Mar 2026 | 03:45
Easter egg hunt planned at Shepherd of the Hills in Sparta Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will host a free Easter egg hunt for children and families March 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.,... Local News 13 Mar 2026 | 02:15
