Queensryche ( Photo courtesy Neil A. Lim Sang) Queensrÿche headlines Newton Theatre Friday, Jan. 9 Ciro Patti performs at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, beginning at 6 p.m. Brian St. John takes the stage... Entertainment 31 Dec 2025 | 03:30
Sussex County Art Society to feature pyrography demonstration The Sussex County Art Society will hold its January meeting at noon on Jan. 8 at the Hampton Community Center, 1 Rumsey Way,... Entertainment 31 Dec 2025 | 03:07
2025 was a learning experience It’s been quite the first year of my town council term, a learning experience! Politics isn’t what you see, but what goes... Letters to the Editor 29 Dec 2025 | 12:23
Leila and Alura McMahon of Sparta are shown. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Sparta Library holds STEM station Local News 28 Dec 2025 | 07:34
Kristen Petrucci and Sean McGuire Petrucci–McGuire wedding celebrated at Somerset Park Kristen Petrucci and Sean McGuire were united in marriage at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, N.J. The bride is the... Announcements 28 Dec 2025 | 06:30
Water! Water! The “Ancient Mariner” does paradoxically proclaim, “Water, water, everywhere”, a poet’s quote of known fame. “Nor any drop... Letters to the Editor 28 Dec 2025 | 06:19
Herbert Jack Sauter Herbert Jack Sauter, 82, passed away peacefully at his home in Sparta, N.J., on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. He was surrounded... Obituaries 24 Dec 2025 | 03:27
Fifth graders don’t need smartphones Great article in the Independent. My 10-year-old is convinced that he is the last fifth grader on earth without a phone.... Letters to the Editor 24 Dec 2025 | 03:12
Students from Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School with the Stuff the Stocking trophy. Students from 51 schools collect over 9,000 toys Students from a record-breaking 51 schools in Sussex and Northern Warren counties collected more than 9,000 new, unwrapped... Local News 24 Dec 2025 | 02:04
Pope John wrestling upsets No. 9 Mount Olive Matthew Sutton at 285 pounds, Jacob Campbell at 113 and Dalton Weber at 132 each recorded pinfall victories and the Pope... Sports 21 Dec 2025 | 04:02
Pope John girls’ basketball eyes title contention With an enthusiastic coaching staff and a powerful roster full of talented athletes, the Pope John High School girls basketball... Sports 19 Dec 2025 | 01:46
Photographer Frank T. Smith to speak at Sparta Camera Club Internationally recognized outdoor and architectural photographer Frank T. Smith will present a program on photography techniques... Local News 19 Dec 2025 | 01:21
A seven-room beauty Looking for a new pad in the New Year? This three-bedroom, two full bathroom home could fit the bill. With room and space... Business 19 Dec 2025 | 12:59
The Stone Birds ( Photo courtesy The Stone Birds) Stone Birds take flight to cap off a packed weekend of live music Friday, Dec. 26 Blues, folk, and rock ’n’ roll fans can catch Cassidy Rain’s solo set at Lafayette House at 6 p.m., 75 Route... Entertainment 18 Dec 2025 | 01:16
Sussex County History Today: Christmas during the war Warmth, family, and comfort. This is what we look forward to during this time of the year. This has not always been the case,... Columns 15 Dec 2025 | 03:38
