Stanhope man sentenced to 7 years for attempted sexual assault of minor A Stanhope man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for attempting to sexually assault someone he believed was... Police & Fire 10 Apr 2026 | 01:03
Mila J. Valentin and Allen Trudnos participate in The National Fencing Alliance Club of Sussex County out of the Sparta PAL. Provided photo. New Jersey club sports provide the extra mile - and then some - for young athletes In sports, athletes search for the competitive edge: To be stronger, faster, smarter. And many young athletes – including... Local News 30 Mar 2026 | 11:00
Preservation programs protect land and communities I am writing in response to Kenneth Collins of Newton, NJ letter to the Editor in the March 5-11, 2026 edition. First of... Letters to the Editor 13 Mar 2026 | 12:17
Marijuana growing at a Pharmacann facility in Montgomery, NY, which supplies dispensaries. Photo: Michael Bloom As cannabis shops multiply, some towns say enough is enough When New York and New Jersey legalized cannabis sales in 2021, the move set off rapid regional growth in an industry once... Local News 04 Feb 2026 | 02:02
Eulogy for a dog You weren’t perfect. Did you have to snap at my sister? What was it with bald men, Epsom salts, and towels on the floor?... Letters to the Editor 09 Jan 2026 | 12:29
Sussex County Young Republicans elect new leadership The Sussex County Young Republicans unanimously elected a new slate of officers, naming Natalie Bovair as chairwoman. Zach... Local News 09 Jan 2026 | 12:16
Stanhope man convicted in attempted sexual assault Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice announced that a Sussex County man has been convicted... Police & Fire 11 Dec 2025 | 01:06
The Girls on the Run 5K starts. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Girls on the Run race held at Fairgrounds A Girls on the Run 5K was held on Sunday at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta. Makhy McIntyre of Montague was the... Sports 18 Nov 2025 | 10:51
Artificial light disrupts wildlife behavior I would like to echo the concerns of Calvin Plorkowski in response to Rafa Stump’s plea to blanket the rural areas with artificial... Letters to the Editor 07 Nov 2025 | 01:19
High Point ball carrier A.J. Sampson is tackled by Lenape Valley defender Chase Grant (52) in the first half of their game Friday, Oct. 10 in Sussex. The Wildcats won, 35-6. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Wildcats claw Patriots, 35-6 High Point Regional High School posted another victory, 35-6, against Lenape Valley Regional High School at home Friday,... Home 14 Oct 2025 | 03:06
Jefferson ball carrier Braedan Cummings on the run in the game against Whippany Park at home Friday, Sept. 26. Jefferson won, 48-26, and Cummings made one touchdown. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point tops Newton, 35-33 High Point Regional High School won its fifth game in a row this season against Newton, 35-33, there Friday, Sept. 26. Jerron... Home 30 Sep 2025 | 04:30
25 Law & Order. In brief Fatal crash in Sandyston Richard Dudley, 70, of Madison was ejected from his car and fatally injured Wednesday, Sept. 17 in... Police & Fire 19 Sep 2025 | 10:46
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 16 Sep 2025 | 04:13
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
