Ronald P. Bailey Ronald P. Bailey, 86, of Sparta, N.J., loving husband of Patty Bailey and devoted father of the late Brian Bailey, passed... Obituaries 13 Jul 2026 | 02:42
The Outcrops ( Photo submitted) Sparta Arts to open free summer concert series Sparta Arts will launch its free summer concert series July 10 with a performance by The Outcrops, with Adam Jacob serving... Entertainment 06 Jul 2026 | 02:03
Sussex County History Today: Battle of Long Island The Battle of Long Island (also known as the Battle of Brooklyn Heights), fought on Aug. 27, 1776, was the first major engagement... Columns 06 Jul 2026 | 11:56
From left, Amy Overman, JCP&L Local Engagement Specialist; Andrew Saponara, FirstEnergy Environmental Coordinator; Tiffany Keil, JCP&L Customer Account Specialist and Ray Vender, FirstEnergy Vegetation Management Specialist ( Photo submitted) Sussex County Community College, JCP&L plant 100 trees across campus Sussex County Community College partnered with Jersey Central Power & Light and FirstEnergy’s New Jersey Green Team to plant... Local News 06 Jul 2026 | 10:10
Withering apple buds from the fields at Apple Dave's in Warwick. Provided photo. April freeze hit apple orchards at the core The region saw unusually warm weather in late April. Temperatures neared 80 degrees, luring apple trees and other fruit crops... Evergreen 02 Jul 2026 | 11:37
Florian Schantz Van Kirk Homestead Museum to host patriotic jazz concert The Van Kirk Homestead Museum will present the Florian Schantz Jazz Combo for an outdoor concert celebrating the many styles... Entertainment 29 Jun 2026 | 01:54
Sussex County History Today: Battles with Sussex County engaged We have spoken, as an overview, of how the Revolutionary War transpired from 1775 through 1783. We looked at major battles... Columns 26 Jun 2026 | 12:01
William Rapp William “Bill” Rapp finished his last earthly jam session June 6th, 2026 at the age of 71 to join some of his favorite musicians... Obituaries 19 Jun 2026 | 01:12
Senate approves Space’s farmland preservation funding bill The New Jersey Senate has approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Parker Space that would provide nearly $65 million... Local News 19 Jun 2026 | 11:36
Nancy porter is shown with Randy Burke, owner of Burke’s Liquor Store, and Marjy Murphy, public relations person for Sparta Food Pantry. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Wine pairing fundraiser raises $8,000 for Sparta Community Food Pantry Community members gathered at Andrés Lakeside Restaurant on June 18 for a wine pairing charity event that raised $8,000 for... Local News 18 Jun 2026 | 04:16
Sparta boys lacrosse wins program’s first state title Sparta High has reached the top of the New Jersey boys lacrosse mountain. Jace Stiansen totaled four goals, Eddie Brown added... Sports 15 Jun 2026 | 02:38
Sussex County History Today: Along the Delaware The New Jersey forts along the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War formed a thin, improvised defensive line across... Columns 12 Jun 2026 | 01:12
Jonathan Edward Lloyd Dean Jonathan Edward Lloyd Dean passed away at home on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the age of 84 with his beloved wife and daughters... Obituaries 11 Jun 2026 | 03:51
Sussex County History Today: A View of our Past In this column we have been describing the rich history available in Sussex County. Are you thinking of looking into the... Columns 05 Jun 2026 | 10:56
Martin Grossman, president of the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee, using old wood as a template before drilling into replacement pieces as part of ongoing trail maintenance. ( Photo submitted) Volunteers spruce up Paulinskill Valley and Sussex Branch As spring brings more hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders to area rail trails, volunteers with the Paulinskill Valley... Local News 04 Jun 2026 | 03:51
