The Newton High School Marching Band performs. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Jefferson Township marching band competition draws 12 ensembles Jefferson Township High School was filled with the sights and sounds of marching bands Saturday as the school hosted its... Local News 21 Sep 2026 | 04:01
Katherine and Kennedy Kelly of Vernon draw. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sussex Christian School hosts annual Fall Festival Sussex Christian School hosted its annual Fall Festival on Sept. 19 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, bringing families together... Local News 21 Sep 2026 | 12:55
Trevor Current of "Life in Sussex" poses for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sussex County Day brings families to fairgrounds for community celebration Sussex County residents and visitors gathered Sunday, Sept. 20, for Sussex County Day 2026, a daylong community celebration... Local News 21 Sep 2026 | 12:22
Sparta seniors pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta hosts 2026 Tri-County Senior Olympics Sparta hosted the 2026 Tri-County Senior Olympics, bringing together senior athletes from Sparta, Randolph, West Milford,... Local News 18 Sep 2026 | 01:36
Diamond Alvarado of Hamburg looks at art. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) SCCC faculty art exhibition showcases creative work Sussex County Community College’s Humanities Department is showcasing the creative work of its faculty in a new Faculty Arts... Entertainment 18 Sep 2026 | 12:54
The Sparta Fire Dept. Ladies' Auxiliary Barre and Bubbly event. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta fundraiser to benefit volunteer fire department Sparta residents on Sunday to supported the township’s volunteer firefighters during a fundraising event, The Sparta Fire... Local News 14 Sep 2026 | 01:53
Mark Minervini of Stanhope won the Labor Day 5K. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Labor Day 5K returns to Sparta The eighth annual Labor Day 5K took place Monday, Sept. 7, at Lake Mohawk Plaza in Sparta. Presented by Askin & Hooker, LLC,... Sports 08 Sep 2026 | 11:23
Esther and Joe Chandra of Parsippany pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Fairgrounds hosts Asian festival Local News 08 Sep 2026 | 10:46
Peter Hoadley and Robert Lanza, both of Blairstown pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta Renaissance Festival returns to Camp Sacajawea for three weekends The sights and sounds of another era will once again fill Camp Sacajawea this month as the Sparta Renaissance Festival returns... Entertainment 07 Sep 2026 | 01:06
Dawn Costello is shown with workers from Valley National Bank. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Valley National Bank launches September food drive for Weekend Bag Program Valley National Bank is partnering with The Weekend Bag Program Inc. for a monthlong collection drive to benefit local children.... Local News 07 Sep 2026 | 12:12
Brian Cheda of Andover stands next to his painting, "Pathways to Recovery." ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Newton community honors overdose victims with art, remembrance event The Newton community came together Monday, Aug. 31, for a day of remembrance, reflection and hope as the Sussex County Recovery... Local News 01 Sep 2026 | 10:52
The Cornament. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sixth annual Cornament brings community together for cornhole tournament The sixth annual Cornament cornhole tournament brought families, friends, community members and local businesses together... Local News 31 Aug 2026 | 01:52
Members of the Sparta girls' tennis team wash a car. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta girls tennis team hosts annual fundraiser The Sparta High School girls tennis team held its annual fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Mohawk School. The event brought... Sports 31 Aug 2026 | 01:28
Mairin Corcoran and Evelyn Smith, both of Sparta, pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta Recreation bids farewell to summer with chalk festival Families gathered at White Lake Fields Friday evening for Sparta Recreation’s Summer Sidewalk Chalk Festival, a community... Local News 31 Aug 2026 | 01:16
Bill McGowan performs ith other musicians. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Shepherd of the Hills hosts outdoor summer concert Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Sparta hosted a special outdoor summer concert Aug. 21 featuring Bill McGowan of... Entertainment 24 Aug 2026 | 12:42
