SP1 After catching the ball, Jefferson wide receiver Jeffrey Evans tries to break away from a Sparta defender. Evans caught a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Newton, Vernon lead their divisions Newton remains at the top of the American Blue division of the SFC with a 4-1 record. The Braves defeated Lenape Valley, 34-7,... Home 02 Oct 2023 | 07:22
Jake Verwys, head chef at Inner Love in Sussex, at work during the first round of the Sussex County Chopped Cooking Challenge. (Photos by Deirdre Mastandrea) Verwys wins county cooking competition Four local chefs showed off their talents at Sussex County Day on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the fairgrounds in Augusta. One of... Home 26 Sep 2023 | 08:11
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge volunteer Donna Provost hosts families attending the nature-themed, interactive story times and activities. (Photos provided) STEM Storytime planned at refuge today The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) and the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge are working together to bring STEM... Home 27 Aug 2023 | 11:55
Project Help looks to expand toy, coat drive Project Help, a nonprofit organization in Sussex, is looking for businesses to join its annual toy and winter coat drive... Home 22 Aug 2023 | 05:01
Maryann Bilson Maryann Bilson passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at Complete Care at Milford Manor in West Milford. She was 73. Born... Obituaries 21 Aug 2023 | 01:36
$5,000 grant funds Norwescap initiative Norwescap, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating poverty and promoting community development, has launched an initiative... Home 20 Aug 2023 | 07:44
The chart-topping Eli Young Band will plays its country hits Sunday at the Newton Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Eli Young Band) Bands offer mix of original songs, covers A harmonious weekend is in store for live music fans in Sussex County. The magnetic PSXperiment, a three-piece band, takes... Home 16 Aug 2023 | 07:52
‘Newsies’ on stage at Sussex theater Drama Geek Studios will present the Broadway musical “Newsies” this weekend at the historic Crescent Theater, 74 Main St.,... Home 22 Jul 2023 | 02:01
Southern rock legends the Outlaws are headlining at the Newton Theatre on Saturday night. (Photo by John Gellman) Musicians playing rock, folk, soul Enjoy the sounds of the summer this week in Sussex County. Live at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, listen to the acoustic... Home 30 Jun 2023 | 05:31
Tucker Austin 4 students receive RoNetco scholarships Four local students received scholarships from RoNetco Supermarkets, operators of ShopRite supermarkets in Sussex, Morris,... Home 02 Jun 2023 | 12:38
William S. Henderson William “Bill” Henderson of Sussex passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Morristown Medical Center. He was 86. Bill was... Obituaries 08 May 2023 | 04:51
Travelers with bags and tickets outside the Goble Inn about 1905. (Photo provided) Sussex County History Today: Fountain Square Inn Sussex Borough has grown up from an old settlement and is a place with a distinct heritage. The first known person here was... Home 12 Mar 2023 | 01:07
Citizen scientists help count birds for the 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge in Sussex. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Counting birds in the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge About 40 citizen scientists counted more than 175 birds during a hike Saturday, Feb. 18 in the Wallkill River National Wildlife... Accessibility Statement 19 Feb 2023 | 12:47
Chester E. Decker Sr. Chester E. Decker Sr. of Sussex passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, surrounded by family. He was 96. Chester... Obituaries 17 Feb 2023 | 09:42
Bill Epperly’s service dog, Panda, greets Marissa DeOliveira. (Photo by Becca Tucker) ( Becca Tucker) For soup kitchen regulars, homeless census is more than a head count Shortly before noon Tuesday, Jan. 31, people began trickling in alone or in pairs to the parking lot of Harvest House, a... Home 07 Feb 2023 | 12:44