From left are Cory Homer, interim president of Sussex County Community College; Skylands general manager Vincent Sangemino; and SCCC athletic director Todd Poltersdorf. (Photo provided) SCCC teams to play at Skylands Stadium Skylands Stadium, home of the Sussex County Miners professional baseball team, will become the official home of Sussex County... Home 01 May 2025 | 09:53
Athletes warm up by playing catch before taking part in open tryouts for the Sussex County Miners in April 2024 at Skylands Stadium in Augusta. (File photo by Jay Vogel) Turf field planned at Skylands Stadium As the Sussex County Miners enter their 10th anniversary season, the organization plans to install a state-of-the-art turf... Home 03 Apr 2025 | 06:18
Firefighters with Greenwood Forest Volunteer Fire Company #3 escort Santa through West Milford neighborhoods Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Santa sightings, last-minute shopping Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Santa will tour with the Ogdensburg Fire Department. Time to be announced.... Local News 23 Dec 2024 | 05:45
Thousands mourn Turkish spiritual leader A crowd surged forward to Fethullah Gülen’s grave on Thursday, Oct. 24, straining to get one more chance to pay their respects... Home 26 Oct 2024 | 05:34
A Christopher Columbus statue at Skylands Stadium in Augusta was dedicated Oct. 12. (Photo provided) Columbus statue dedicated at Skylands Stadium A Christopher Columbus statue was dedicated Saturday, Oct. 12 at Skylands Stadium in Augusta. The statue, which previously... Home 17 Oct 2024 | 03:58
Miners finish in last place The Sussex County Miners ended the 2024 season in last place in the Frontier League East. Their record was 33-63. Last year,... Sports 02 Sep 2024 | 07:00
Casino Night tonight at stadium A Casino Night fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 16 will benefit Maverick’s Legacy, a nonprofit organization that aims to prevent... Home 16 Aug 2024 | 07:38
Brandon Bordt cuts a ribbon at a ceremony to celebrate the conclusion of the Brandon’s House project May 14 at Skylands Stadium in Augusta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Celebrating Brandon’s new house After months of fundraising and help from more than 100 people who donated their time, work and materials, Brandon Bordt... Home 06 Jun 2024 | 01:55
Athletes warm up by playing catch before taking part in open tryouts for the Sussex County Miners on April 26 at Skylands Stadium in Augusta. (Photos by Jay Vogel) Miners open season The wait is over. The Sussex County Miners will open their 2024 season Friday, May 10 with a home game against the Trois-Riveires... Home 10 May 2024 | 07:47
Miners to hold open tryouts April 26 The Sussex County Miners minor league baseball team will hold an open tryout session Friday, April 26. Those trying out should... Home 07 Mar 2024 | 03:24
Fire extinguished at Skylands Stadium Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze at Skylands Stadium in Augusta on Friday night, Nov. 17. No injuries were reported.... Home 28 Nov 2023 | 11:54
Willie Escala, an infielder for the Sussex County Miners, steals second base early in the home opener against the Tri-City ValleyCats on Tuesday, May 16. (Photos by Jay Vogel) Miners win home opener The Sussex County Miners won their home opener, 6-1, against the Tri-City ValleyCats on Tuesday, May 16 at Skylands Stadium... Home 24 May 2023 | 06:02
Sean Sandage of Hopatcong, known as Miner Man, started by painting his face for every game. Now he wears a mask and team apparel to the games. (Photo provided) Miners continue to create sense of community for fans The Sussex County Miners will host community events at their games to draw bigger crowds this year while remaining a spot... Home 07 May 2023 | 09:45
Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival is today A Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 6 on the field at Skylands Stadium in Augusta.... Home 06 May 2023 | 07:04
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