Project Help golf outing planned Monday Project Help is hosting its first golf outing “Teeing up for Veterans” on Monday, Oct. 2 at the Black Bear Golf Club in Franklin.... Local News 26 Sep 2023 | 08:26
TF1 Lorri Optiz, left, director of bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center in Augusta, salutes Peggy Pak of Lafayette, who raised the most money individually and by a team as part of the Celebrate A Life 5K Walk on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Team Greg, in honor of her late husband, raised $2,200 and Pak raised $1,800 as an individual. (Photos provided) Top fundraiser honors late husband Local News 25 Sep 2023 | 06:19
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... Local News 26 Sep 2023 | 08:11
A tractor pulls a wagon full of riders during Sussex County Day on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the fairgrounds in Augusta. (Photos by Deirdre Mastandrea) Celebrating Sussex County The 24 towns that make up Sussex County came together for a day to celebrate the many things that make the area special.... Local News 26 Sep 2023 | 08:12
Upcoming fall festivals and events Sunday, Oct. 1 New York Warwick: Applefest from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2 Bank St. There will be craft and food vendors, live music,... Local News 25 Sep 2023 | 08:34
Celebrate A Life 5K Walk is today at fairgrounds The Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center will host the annual Celebrate A Life 5K Walk on Saturday,... Local News 23 Sep 2023 | 08:59
Data source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services A look at local COVID data as updated vaccines arrive As cold and flu season approaches, COVID-19 is on the rise nationwide. The most prevalent variant, EG.5 (nicknamed “Eris”)... Local News 18 Sep 2023 | 01:09
5K Family Run/Walk is today in Wantage The Woodbourne Park 5K Family Run/Walk will be Saturday, Sept. 23 at 145 Sherman Ridge Road, Wantage. It is organized by Wantage... Local News 23 Sep 2023 | 08:58
The Newton Library Association has offered the historic Dennis Library in Newton to the Sussex County for free because it no longer is able to maintain it. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) County not likely to accept Dennis Library The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners has not made a decision on the Dennis Library in Newton but other needs may... Local News 18 Sep 2023 | 10:49
Public hearing Thursday on Skylands Ride Sussex County will hold its annual public hearing on Skylands Ride online at noon Thursday, Sept. 21. Residents may discuss... Local News 16 Sep 2023 | 05:08
In front row, from left, are former Mayor Harry Shortway, Snow Partners chief executive Joe Hession, Mayor Howard Burrell, Councilman Patrick Rizzuto, Vernon business administrator Tina Kraus, township employee Jaclyn McCabe and township chief financial officer Donelle Bright. In back row, from left, are former Councilman Michael Furrey, Snow Partners chief legal officer Scott Baldassano, MUA member Edward Snook, township employee Howard Lazier, MUA member David McDermott, Coppola Services project manager Patrick Mercogliano, Andrew Pitsker and Mike Coppola. (Photo by Bryan Fumagalli) Work under way at sewer station After decades of discussion between Mountain Creek Resort and Vernon Township, the sewer station serving Mountain Creek,... Local News 21 Sep 2023 | 12:55
Barbara Wylie, left, of the Newton Medical Center Auxiliary accepts a donation of 40 comfort pillows for hospital patients from Vernon Township Woman’s Club member Reba Burrell. (Photos provided) Woman’s Club member donates pillows The Health and Wellness Department of the Vernon Township Woman’s Club coordinates a number of projects to spread happiness... Local News 16 Sep 2023 | 03:51
Judge Janine Allen Allen becomes Superior Court judge Superior Court Judge Janine Allen has been assigned to the Superior Court Family Division in Sussex County. The Sparta resident... Local News 14 Sep 2023 | 06:54
From left, Judy Miller, Pat Korger, Sharon Fitch and Robyn Matyisin collect donated food at the ShopRite in Franklin on Sunday, Sept. 10. The donations will go to the food pantry at the Vernon United Methodist Church, where supplies have been running low. (Photo provided) Helping the hungry Local News 11 Sep 2023 | 08:48
VN1 From left are Matthew, AJ and Alex McCann with Vernon Mayor Howard Burrell next to the 9/11 Survivor Tree seedling planted in front of the municipal building. (Photo by Daniele Sciuto) Remembering those lost in terrorist attacks Twenty-two years may seem like a long time to some people. To those who lost a loved one in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist... Local News 11 Sep 2023 | 07:38