High Point ball carrier Jerron Martress finds an opening in the game against Kittatinny on Friday, Sept. 12. He scored twice and rushed for 143 yards. The Wildcats won, 14-7. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point tops Kittatinny, 14-7 High Point Regional High School defeated Kittatinny Regional High School, 14-7, at home Friday, Sept. 12. Jerron Martress... Home 14 Sep 2025 | 11:22
Sparta High School running back Brady Shagawat on a run in the game against Lakeland at home Friday, Sept. 5. He scored two touchdowns and the Spartans won, 34-7. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Vernon shuts out Dover Vernon Township High School defeated Dover, 36-0, there Friday, Sept. 5. Quarterback Nathaniel Kimkowski scored three touchdowns... Home 09 Sep 2025 | 07:21
More than 320 people register for the eighth annual Askin & Hooker Labor Day run/walk Monday, Sept. 1 in Sparta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Labor Day 5K in Sparta Local News 02 Sep 2025 | 07:24
Stanhope House closed The Stanhope House, a longtime entertainment venue, has closed, according to a message posted July 30 on its website and... Home 08 Aug 2025 | 08:29
The preschool graduates sit on the altar of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Stanhope. (Photos by Theresa Esposito) Preschool’s last graduation After more than five decades of nurturing young minds and hearts, Our Savior Nursery School in Stanhope has closed its doors.... Home 11 Jul 2025 | 01:40
A look at N.J. governor candidates A few thoughts on the New Jersey governor candidates: Hopefully, we are heading into an era where we are not so attached... Letters to the Editor 11 Jul 2025 | 09:49
2 towns change view on cannabis retail sales Four years ago, New Jersey municipalities were given the option of limiting the type of cannabis businesses they would permit... Local News 08 Jul 2025 | 08:26
Early voting for primary ends today Registered voters may cast ballots for the June 10 primary elections in person during early voting June 3-8 at these locations:... Home 08 Jun 2025 | 10:03
Only 2 towns have contested primary races Ogdensburg and Stanhope are the only Sussex County towns that will have contested primary elections June 10, according to... Home 03 Apr 2025 | 07:44
Debra Devi is one of the main performers at the North Jersey Blues Society’s Women in Blues event Saturday, March 8 at the Stanhope House. (Photo by Anjanette Photos) Talking to Debra Devi Stefani M.C. Janelli talks to blues/rock guitarist and vocalist Debra Devi about the North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) Women... Entertainment 03 Mar 2025 | 03:31
Several Harlem Wizards help Owen Magath, 4, of Jefferson dunk the ball to score the final point of a fundraising game Feb. 7 at Jefferson Township High School. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Harlem Wizards bring game - and money The show basketball team the Harlem Wizards took on a team of middle school teachers and staff members in a fun-filled charity... Home 18 Feb 2025 | 02:07
Man gets 3 years of probation Robert Bechaud, 59, of Stanhope was sentenced to three years of probation by Superior Court Judge Janine Allen on Friday,... Police & Fire 03 Jan 2025 | 06:52
High Point ball carrier Jerron Martress enters the end zone for the first touchdown of the state sectional game against Becton on Friday, Nov. 1. He made three touchdowns and High Point won, 46-6. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point advances to semifinal High Point defeated Becton, 46-6, at home Friday, Nov. 1 to move to the semifinal round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic... Home 08 Nov 2024 | 09:10
A 15-yard touchdown reception by wideout Dean Grundy (15) gives Vernon a 14-0 lead over West Milford in the second quarter. The Vikings won, 21-0, at home Friday, Oct. 25. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: 5 teams to play in sectional tournaments Five Sussex County teams will participate in New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) sectional tournaments.... Home 31 Oct 2024 | 03:49
Football roundup: Newton beats Kittatinny Newton moved to the top of the American Blue division of the SFC with a win over Kittatinny, 26-6, there Saturday, Oct. 19.... Home 25 Oct 2024 | 01:03
