El McMeen (Photo by Jo Ayres) El McMeen ‘strikes up the band’ El McMeen is known for his affinity for guitar music. Now, working with Mel Bay Publications, one of the pre-eminent publishers... Entertainment 24 Sep 2020 | 02:28
Residents hit the Tamarack Park Trail Byram Township Environmental Commission to identify problem areas (Photo provided) Byram residents hunt invasives A dozen people gathered at Tamarack Park Trail in Byram Township last month to learn about invasive plant species, and how... Local News 22 Sep 2020 | 05:29
Dorothy Henry Library in Vernon (Chris Wyman/Dorothy Henry Library) Family activity kits are now available at all six library locations Family activity kits are now available at all six locations of the Sussex County Library System (SCLS). Each kit contains... Local News 21 Sep 2020 | 03:56
A tractor operator is all smiles as she joins the tractor parade at Rooster’s Day at the Fair at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta (Photo by Redyke) Teachers debut their book ‘Rooster’s Day at the Fair’ Saturday’s “Roosters Day at the Fair” celebration began with this year’s Miss Sussex singing the National Anthem. Ninety-nine-year-old... Local News 21 Sep 2020 | 03:28
Vernon Chamber to hold scarecrow contest The Vernon Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual scarecrow contest. Participants must use a real pumpkin for a head... Local News 21 Sep 2020 | 03:48
Artists hard at work during the plein air event in Barryville, N.Y., last October (Photo provided) Plein artists to show their pandemic creations Outdoor events always increase during the warmer weather, but, in this year of the pandemic, this was especially true. The... Entertainment 23 Sep 2020 | 01:26
The Columns Museum, home to the Pike County Historical Society ( Picasa) Will Hoppey, The Tara Minstrels coming to the Columns Museum The Pike County Historical Society announced two more musical performances in its Music at the Museum series, which is held... Entertainment 23 Sep 2020 | 12:48
From left: Sean Dorsa (Edge Pride); Simone Kraus, holding the prize for the best-decorated car; lead organizer Cara Parmigiani of the TriVersity Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity, based in Milford, Pa.; and Fern Wolkin and Theresa Pil of Mother’s Demand Action (Photo provided by Simone Kraus) Fun doesn’t flag when you’re in drag Morris County’s first-ever Drive-In Drag Show was great fun, with performances, prizes, and all manner of socially distanced... Entertainment 16 Sep 2020 | 12:46
James Maher ( James Maher) James Maher will present an introduction to street photography Vernon. James Maher will present a virtual program via Zoom titled “An Introduction to Street Photography: From Beginner... Local News 21 Sep 2020 | 04:18
Eric DeCamps (Photo provided) Sparta Avenue Stage is back with a magic show Eric DeCamps of Karat Close-up Magic returns to the Sparta Avenue Stage, 10 Sparta Avenue North, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday,... Entertainment 15 Sep 2020 | 04:17
"The Castle Keeper," 92-year-old Bob Allen, stands by one of the castle's Flint Faience tiles. When Allen was a lad, an 85-year-old gentleman proudly showed him the tile, which remains at the entrance to the castle. He said to Allen, "See that tile with the man on the broom? That's me." (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Castle Keeper’s memories help bring fairytale kingdom back to life The Gingerbread Castle in Hamburg may be owned by Don Oriolo, but the self-designated “Castle Keeper” is 92-year-old Bob... Local News 15 Sep 2020 | 10:49
Church to hold ‘Blessing of the Animals’ Sparta. Our Lady of the Lake Church, located at 294 South Sparta Avenue in Sparta, will be holding a “Blessing of the Animals”... Local News 15 Sep 2020 | 04:03
Sparta's Middle School Chess Team won its third consecutive championship this past winter (Photo provided) Championship Sparta Chess team moves online this season Sparta. Sparta Chess enters its 19th season playing and learning skills through different online resources. Interested players... Local News 15 Sep 2020 | 04:35
Children’s entertainer Nate the Great will perform at the fair. (nateandkatemusic.com) Rooster’s Family Fun Day happening this Saturday at Sussex Fairgrounds Did you miss the fair this year? Come out from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, for fun, food, and entertainment... Entertainment 14 Sep 2020 | 04:15
Mountain Creek’s Oktoberfest is restructured for the age of Covid Mountain Creek Resort’s long-running Oktoberfest celebration, restructured for the age of Covid, will return to Vernon on... Entertainment 14 Sep 2020 | 03:59
