Visitors enjoy the opening reception for the 2026 Sussex County Senior Citizens Art Exhibition at Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council in Newton. The annual exhibition showcases artwork by Sussex County residents age 60 and over and is on view through October 1. ( Photo submitted) Sussex County Senior Citizens Art Exhibition opens in Newton The Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council recently welcomed artists, friends and community members for a reception celebrating... Entertainment 14 Sep 2026 | 11:36
What Sept. 2 revealed about our town council candidates The Sept. 2 Joint Planning Board and Town Council meeting focused on Sparta’s potential conformance with the Highlands Regional... Letters to the Editor 11 Sep 2026 | 01:22
Sussex County History Today: Elias Cole Restaurant The Elias Cole Restaurant, a treasured establishment for as long as I can remember, has closed. It was a token of the way... Columns 11 Sep 2026 | 12:10
Sparta United Methodist Church to host annual art show and sale Sparta United Methodist Church will host its annual art show and sale Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring... Entertainment 10 Sep 2026 | 03:29
NJ Polo will host a match at the Grayfields Polo Club to raise funds for Project Self-Sufficiency. ( Photo submitted) Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic returns The second annual Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic will be held Sept. 12 at Grayfields Polo Club in Allamuchy, raising... Local News 03 Sep 2026 | 11:20
Hayden pleads not guilty to superseding indictment Former Sussex County Commissioner Bill Hayden pleaded not guilty Aug. 25 to a superseding indictment alleging he committed... Police & Fire 01 Sep 2026 | 10:20
Walter S. Katz Walter S. Katz, born Sept. 16, 1935, filled his life with building, exploring, and caring deeply for those around him. Raised... Obituaries 01 Sep 2026 | 08:55
Newton, Sussex Tech win $5,000 in T-Mobile sweepstakes Newton High School and Sussex County Technical School are among eight New Jersey high schools to win $5,000 through T-Mobile’s... Sports 31 Aug 2026 | 02:10
Sussex County History Today: Battle of Yorktown In 1781, a large military operation began that would bring an end to the American Revolution. It began not with cannon fire,... Columns 28 Aug 2026 | 12:13
Edward C. Maske Edward C. Maske, 79 of Sparta, N.J., passed away on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Edward was born in Jersey City, N.J., to Charles... Obituaries 27 Aug 2026 | 02:07
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
Staff members at Garden Grove Preschool pose for a photo. ( Photo submitted) Garden Grove Preschool earns Grow NJ Kids accreditation Garden Grove Preschool in Sparta has earned accreditation through Grow NJ Kids, recognizing the center’s commitment to early... Business 20 Aug 2026 | 01:35
Sussex County History Today: Battle of Springfield The Battle of Springfield was one of the last major engagements of the Revolutionary War fought in the northern colonies,... Columns 17 Aug 2026 | 12:44
What’s on the school menu School food service directors across the region must contend with increasing supply costs and funding cuts. Despite the challenges,... Back to School 13 Aug 2026 | 01:40
Sussex County Commissioners pass election integrity resolution Following Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s revelation that thousands of ineligible voters were registered to vote at Motor Vehicle Commission... Local News 11 Aug 2026 | 02:54
