Janet Louise Hoffer Janet Louise Hoffer, 89, of Sparta, N.J., passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born... Obituaries 28 Sep 2026 | 01:49
Norewescap's Head Start program in Wantage. ( Photo submitted) Norwescap Head Start sites earn Gold recognition for immunization campaign Norwescap’s Hopatcong Head Start and Wantage Head Start/Early Head Start programs received Gold-level recognition in the... Local News 28 Sep 2026 | 11:41
A screenshot from a recent Vernon Town Council meeting available on YouTube. Does your local government livestream and record its meetings? In the age of the internet and social media, many people look online for news and information. Long gone are the days of public... Evergreen 17 Sep 2026 | 12:52
Sussex County History Today: Elias Cole Restaurant The Elias Cole Restaurant, a treasured establishment for as long as I can remember, has closed. It was a token of the way... Columns 11 Sep 2026 | 12:10
Screenshot Eleanor R. Lott-Hoyt Eleanor R. Lott-Hoyt, age 101, peacefully passed away after a long and well-lived life, leaving behind a legacy of faith,... Obituaries 24 Jul 2026 | 04:33
Screenshot Melanie J. Griffiths Melanie J. Griffiths, age 49 passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at her residence. Born in Pequannock to Jerrold C. Monroe... Obituaries 17 Jul 2026 | 01:22
Marie Louise Johnson of Jupiter, Fla., Karen Westbrook of Stillwater, Renee Panten of Sparta, Lisa Lill of Morristown and Kathy Judge of Illinois pose inside a frame. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta High School Class of 1976 celebrates 50th reunion The Sparta High School Class of 1976 celebrated its 50th reunion July 3 with a “Decade of the 70s” gathering at Lake Mohawk... Local News 06 Jul 2026 | 02:26
Shannon Berganza of Wantage and Anthony Ventre of Sparta, owners of Brothers Pizza, pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Family Promise Casino Night raises over $40K Family Promise of Sussex County raised more than $40,000 during its annual Casino Night fundraiser June 11 at The Conservatory... Local News 15 Jun 2026 | 01:36
Martin Grossman, president of the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee, using old wood as a template before drilling into replacement pieces as part of ongoing trail maintenance. ( Photo submitted) Volunteers spruce up Paulinskill Valley and Sussex Branch As spring brings more hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders to area rail trails, volunteers with the Paulinskill Valley... Local News 04 Jun 2026 | 03:51
This bumper sticker explains how some people in Vermont speak. Photo by Helen Woolger We may speak the same language, but are we saying the same thing? Well, I should have seen it coming. A couple of weeks ago when a column of mine about regional words ran in this newspaper,... Evergreen 28 May 2026 | 11:59
Jeffrey Salmon of Stanhope and Sophia, Joey and Lizzie Albensi of Netcong cheer on their cousin. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Girls on the Run hosts 5K Sports 18 May 2026 | 02:30
Criticisms of tariffs, taxes are fair The May 7-13, 2026, issue contained a letter from Luann Byrne opining on the unfairness of criticizing Tom Kean, Jr. for... Letters to the Editor 11 May 2026 | 01:53
Michael Yurchak Michael Yurchak, age 82, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Newton Medical Center. Born in Sussex to the late Michael... Obituaries 11 May 2026 | 12:40
Nancy L. Price Nancy L. Price, age 83, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family at Bentley... Obituaries 08 May 2026 | 12:31
Anthony and Oliver Defreitas of Budd Lake pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Skylands Stadium hosts food truck, beer craft festival Local News 04 May 2026 | 11:09
