Festival returns with top pitmasters, live music A sizzling lineup of award-winning barbecue and classic rock will return to northwestern New Jersey this June for the 16th... Entertainment 02 Mar 2026 | 02:43
Replace county attorney Phillipsburg’s announcement that 33 acres along the Delaware River, once slated for another massive warehouse, will instead... Letters to the Editor 02 Mar 2026 | 01:49
Sparta Council moves to ban detention and correctional facilities Sparta Township officials took a step Tuesday toward banning all detention, correctional and other carceral facilities within... Local News 02 Mar 2026 | 12:19
Local college athletes continue strong winter seasons Here is another look at local college student athletes who are competing with pride and dedication this winter season. Ahjionae... Sports 27 Feb 2026 | 02:59
Terry Ann Hinchcliff Terry Ann Hinchcliff, 52, a beloved sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away on Feb.16, 2026. Born on May 21, 1973,... Obituaries 26 Feb 2026 | 03:43
Roof leaks, blizzard cause brief closure of Newton MVC office The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) office in Newton reopened Tuesday after it was closed last week due to roof... Local News 24 Feb 2026 | 01:12
Rosemary A. Gebauer Rosemary A. Gebauer, 86, passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Born on... Obituaries 16 Feb 2026 | 11:30
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
Duffy Brennan Weichert Sparta agents earn regional, office sales honors A top-producing sales associate and a sales team from the Sparta office of Weichert, Realtors earned regional recognition... Business 13 Feb 2026 | 01:08
Jan Beliveau Jan Beliveau, 84, of Sparta, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born... Obituaries 13 Feb 2026 | 12:59
Hayden seeks pretrial intervention Former Sussex County Commissioner Bill Hayden’s Feb. 9 Superior Court appearance in Newton was adjourned to allow more time... Police & Fire 10 Feb 2026 | 09:55
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
Charlotte Matowik Charlotte (Page) Matowik, 93, longtime resident of Sparta, N.J., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Charlotte was born... Obituaries 09 Feb 2026 | 12:12
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
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
