The ribbon is cut, celebrating the opening of The Academy of Possibllities in Sparta. ( Photos by Maria Kovic) Academy of Possibilities empowers adults with disabilities The Academy of Possibilities, powered by The Capable Crew, is dedicated to empowering adults 21 and older with intellectual... Local News 12 Jan 2026 | 01:00
An illustration of Major Meeker as he rides on horseback and hails men to follow him. Militiamen note his enthusiasm and gather to respond to his call. Sussex County History Today: Major Samuel Meeker During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 09 Jan 2026 | 11:57
Moral voices and the silence on Gaza For reasons best known to itself, the editorial board of the Advertiser-News North decided to publish in its Dec. 25, Christmas... Letters to the Editor 06 Jan 2026 | 12:19
An illustration of Pastor Constant Hart with the Baptists of Wantage and Hardyston coming to a log meeting house. He is shown with a horse, as clergy in the wilderness were often itinerant—traveling from village to village to deliver their sermons. Sussex County History Today: Pastor Constant Hart During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 26 Dec 2025 | 02:12
Michelle Tagliabue and Katie Healy of Wantage stand in front of a Santa inflatable. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) SCCC hosts Winter Festival Sussex County Community College hosted a Winter Wonderland festival on Thursday. Local News 05 Dec 2025 | 01:18
County forms film commission to attract entertainment industry The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners has created a film commission aimed at positioning the county as a hub for... Local News 18 Nov 2025 | 03:51
Mary and Bret Hadzimichalis of Maryland are shown with Shanna Hickenbottom of Newton. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Augusta. Lunar Fair hosted at Fairgrounds The Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta hosted the Lunar Fair on Saturday. Local News 03 Nov 2025 | 02:00
Lucille Kincaid leads the 89-member All-Sussex County Chorus at Sparta High School. All-Sussex band and chorus plan 50th concert The All- Sussex County Band and Chorus will present its 50th concert on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7 pm at High Point Regional... Entertainment 30 Oct 2025 | 01:30
From left, Pam Vreeland, COO, Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey; Ben Eskow, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey; Dan Beatty, President & CEO, First Hope Bank; Kathy Halpin, Board President, Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey; Patricia Klackowski, Community Program & Volunteer Manager, Pass It Along; Diane Taylor, President & CEO, Pass It Along. First Hope Bank launches initiative with Habitat for Humanity First Hope Bank launched the 2025 Rural Rally, part of the National recognized 2025 Carter Work Project, with Habitat for... Business 30 Oct 2025 | 01:12
Library expands digital imaging collection The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) has expanded its growing Digital Image Collection, adding new sets of historic images... Local News 30 Oct 2025 | 12:27
Will and Holly Sytsema own and operate Windy Flats Dairy in Wantage. (Photos provided) Wantage woman represents farmers Holly Sytsema of Wantage was sworn in to her second term on the state Board of Agriculture in July. In her first term, she... Home 30 Sep 2025 | 12:21
Airport’s neighbor is denied use variance The Wantage Land Use Board on Tuesday, Sept. 23 denied an application for a use variance that would have allowed the company... Home 30 Sep 2025 | 09:45
The annual service at the Old Clove Church in Wantage was Sunday, Sept. 21. (Photo by Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Old Clove Church service I am writing again this year about the Old Clove Church. The church in Wantage stands as a tribute to the past. While it... Columns 22 Sep 2025 | 10:39
2 face theft, money laundering charges Two Wantage residents have been charged in connection with the theft and laundering of more than $139,000 from three local... Police & Fire 19 Sep 2025 | 10:15
Haggerty, Hallowich engaged Dean and Amy Haggerty of Wantage are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sydney Colette to Keith Hallowich... Announcements 08 Sep 2025 | 03:27
