Karen and Bert Baron pose for a photo. Bert Baron is a New Jersey Broadcasters Association Radio Hall of Fame inductee. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Perona Farms hosts Beams and Dreams fundraiser Local News 04 May 2026 | 01:51
Kurt Michael VanDerMark Kurt Michael VanDerMark, 55, of Sparta, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Born in Newton, Kurt... Obituaries 27 Apr 2026 | 12:56
The dangers of single-party rule Historically, Sussex County has been governed almost exclusively by one political party. That can be a serious problem. A... Letters to the Editor 20 Apr 2026 | 01:06
Pink Talking Fish ( Photo: Ron Adelberg Photography) Pink Talking Fish headlines packed week of live music Friday, April 10 Start your evening at 6 p.m. with a set by Ciro Patti at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15. At 6:30 p.m.,... Entertainment 02 Apr 2026 | 03:53
Nobody Famous ( Photo: Nobody Famous ) Nobody Famous headlines busy Friday night of live music Friday, April 3 Starting at 6 p.m., Nick Keena kicks off the entertainment at The Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, with a solo... Entertainment 27 Mar 2026 | 10:46
Preservation programs protect land and communities I am writing in response to Kenneth Collins of Newton, NJ letter to the Editor in the March 5-11, 2026 edition. First of... Letters to the Editor 13 Mar 2026 | 12:17
Ronna Marchello. Photo provided. ( Hand-out / First Hope Bank) Marchello appointed vice president, market manager of First Hope Bank Ronna Marchello was appointed vice president and market manager of First Hope Bank, according to a March 12 press release.... Business 12 Mar 2026 | 12:28
Patricia Jean Merwin Patricia Jean Merwin, 86, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on Sept. 5, 1939, in... Obituaries 13 Feb 2026 | 02:15
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
Elizabeth A. Sutherland Elizabeth A. Sutherland, born on March 4, 1930, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 95. Betsy was predeceased by... Obituaries 15 Jan 2026 | 02:42
The Stone Birds ( Photo courtesy The Stone Birds) Stone Birds take flight to cap off a packed weekend of live music Friday, Dec. 26 Blues, folk, and rock ’n’ roll fans can catch Cassidy Rain’s solo set at Lafayette House at 6 p.m., 75 Route... Entertainment 18 Dec 2025 | 01:16
Santa Claus welcomes Operation: Toy Train into Sparta. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Operation: Toy Train comes to Sparta Local News 15 Dec 2025 | 01:44
First Hope Bank teams with local fire departments for holiday drive First Hope Bank is partnering with local fire departments to support Sussex and Warren County food pantries through its annual... Business 05 Dec 2025 | 02:54
Stephen Mellett and Charles A. DeAngelis from Vericon Construction welcome attendees before the ceremonial cannon fire. YMCA Sporting Clays event raises $66K The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges raised a net total of $66,000 at its second annual Sporting Clays fundraiser on Oct.... Local News 05 Dec 2025 | 01:38
Angelica Chapman of First Hope Bank and Kevin Kuo of White Deer Innovation are shown. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) 200 Club celebrates first responders The 200 Club of Sussex County held an event on Nov. 12 at Perona Farms in Andover celebrating the county’s first responders.... Local News 18 Nov 2025 | 12:08
