Mikaela Molnar of Simple Bare Necessities is ready to open her brick and mortar store on Earth Day (Photo by Lauren Cappadona/Loz Photography NJ) New businesses open in Sparta despite pandemic With the coming of spring, it’s refreshing to see flowers, robins — and the birth of some new businesses in our area. Amid... Business 09 Apr 2021 | 01:42
(Rivers Edge Horse Rescue and Sanctuary photo) Meet and greet some wonderful horses this Sunday Head to Rivers Edge Horse Rescue and Sanctuary this Sunday to meet some very special horses. They aren’t the type of horse... Entertainment 07 Apr 2021 | 12:43
Marjanne Smith Marjanne Smith Marjanne Smith of Newton, N.J., passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for hospice Fredon Township,... Obituaries 06 Apr 2021 | 12:51
Commissioners tour the county vaccination site with U.S. Rep. Sherrill (Photo provided) County commissioners tour vaccination site with U.S. Rep. Sherrill Several Sussex County commissioners and the county administrator toured the fairgrounds vaccination site on April 1 with... Local News 05 Apr 2021 | 03:32
Andrew James (Drew) Crisman In the afternoon hours of Tuesday, March 16, 2021, on a hillside in Fredon, N.J., fittingly above a valley of farms and ponds,... Obituaries 30 Mar 2021 | 01:24
(Image: freepik.com) Sussex County passes budget with 1.91 percent decrease The Sussex County Commissioners on March 24 unanimously introduced their budget for the 2021 fiscal year. The county’s $115.1... Local News 30 Mar 2021 | 10:37
The Drama Geek actors in rehearsal (Photo provided) ‘Sister Act: The Divine Musical’ to be presented virtually Drama Geek Studios presents “Sister Act: The Divine Musical” in a virtual production during the weekend of April 9. The classic... Entertainment 29 Mar 2021 | 04:15
Newton Mock Trial team successfully defends county title The Newton High School Mock Trial team successfully defended its title as Sussex County Champions of the Vincent J. Apruzzese... Local News 29 Mar 2021 | 02:39
Sparta Ecumenical Food Pantry volunteers on "packing day" for its 2020 Christmas program (Photo provided) Local food pantries offer a lifeline Andover ● Andover Presbyterian Church (973-786-5094). The Community Food Pantry is open on the third Saturday if the month... Local News 29 Mar 2021 | 12:14
Veterans clothing drive through March 28 Newton. The Project Help Team is asking for donations of clothing for veterans, now through Sunday, March 28. Donations can... Local News 23 Mar 2021 | 07:25
Pictured (from left): Ret. Chief Mike Richards of Newton; Chief Neil Spidaletto of Sparta; Steve Scro, owner of the Mohawk House; Ret. Chief Brett Alemy of Hardyston, and Ret. Chief Pete Zabita of Byram (Photo by Amy Lynne) Three retiring police chiefs give back to the community A small, socially distanced gathering honored the retirement of three police chiefs while raising money for their favorite... Police & Fire 22 Mar 2021 | 04:17
The Circle Restaurant’s chef/owners Brandan Ullmann and Tyler O’Toole (Photo provided) Amid pandemic, businesses launch, revamp, and stay resilient The lockdown has clearly put a damper on local businesses. Yet, new businesses continue to open, undaunted. Established businesses,... Business 22 Mar 2021 | 01:58
A Sussex County ballot drop box (File photo by Vera Olinski) Sussex County expands its board of elections Newton. The Sussex County Commissioners unanimously approved a request from the county board of elections to expand the board... Local News 18 Mar 2021 | 05:21
Sussex County administrative offices in Newton Sussex County presents lowest budget increase in six years The Sussex County budget is projected to decrease by 1.91 percent, despite calling for a 0.96 percent increase in the total... Local News 18 Mar 2021 | 03:39
Jason T. Cassell Jason T. Cassell Jason T. Cassell of Newton, N.J., passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 7, 2021. He was 39. Born in Belleville, N.J., he grew... Obituaries 16 Mar 2021 | 04:57
