The preschool graduates sit on the altar of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Stanhope. (Photos by Theresa Esposito) Preschool’s last graduation After more than five decades of nurturing young minds and hearts, Our Savior Nursery School in Stanhope has closed its doors.... Home 11 Jul 2025 | 01:40
2 towns change view on cannabis retail sales Four years ago, New Jersey municipalities were given the option of limiting the type of cannabis businesses they would permit... Home 08 Jul 2025 | 08:26
Early voting for primary ends today Registered voters may cast ballots for the June 10 primary elections in person during early voting June 3-8 at these locations:... Home 08 Jun 2025 | 10:03
Only 2 towns have contested primary races Ogdensburg and Stanhope are the only Sussex County towns that will have contested primary elections June 10, according to... Local News 03 Apr 2025 | 07:44
Debra Devi is one of the main performers at the North Jersey Blues Society’s Women in Blues event Saturday, March 8 at the Stanhope House. (Photo by Anjanette Photos) Talking to Debra Devi Stefani M.C. Janelli talks to blues/rock guitarist and vocalist Debra Devi about the North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) Women... Entertainment 03 Mar 2025 | 03:31
Several Harlem Wizards help Owen Magath, 4, of Jefferson dunk the ball to score the final point of a fundraising game Feb. 7 at Jefferson Township High School. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Harlem Wizards bring game - and money The show basketball team the Harlem Wizards took on a team of middle school teachers and staff members in a fun-filled charity... Home 18 Feb 2025 | 02:07
Man gets 3 years of probation Robert Bechaud, 59, of Stanhope was sentenced to three years of probation by Superior Court Judge Janine Allen on Friday,... Police & Fire 03 Jan 2025 | 06:52
High Point ball carrier Jerron Martress enters the end zone for the first touchdown of the state sectional game against Becton on Friday, Nov. 1. He made three touchdowns and High Point won, 46-6. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point advances to semifinal High Point defeated Becton, 46-6, at home Friday, Nov. 1 to move to the semifinal round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic... Sports 08 Nov 2024 | 09:10
STEAM events planned at libraries The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) is launching “Full STEAM Ahead,” a series of educational S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology,... Local News 07 Nov 2024 | 04:25
A 15-yard touchdown reception by wideout Dean Grundy (15) gives Vernon a 14-0 lead over West Milford in the second quarter. The Vikings won, 21-0, at home Friday, Oct. 25. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: 5 teams to play in sectional tournaments Five Sussex County teams will participate in New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) sectional tournaments.... Sports 31 Oct 2024 | 03:49
Football roundup: Newton beats Kittatinny Newton moved to the top of the American Blue division of the SFC with a win over Kittatinny, 26-6, there Saturday, Oct. 19.... Sports 25 Oct 2024 | 01:03
High Point defensive back Brendan Lehman (21) catches the ball for an interception during the final seconds of the game at Lenape Valley on Friday, Oct. 11. The Wildcats won, 21-14. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point defeats Lenape Valley High Point defeated Lenape Valley, 21-14, there Friday, Oct. 11. The Wildcats’ record improved to 6-1. The team remains atop... Sports 15 Oct 2024 | 06:50
High Point wideout Slade Muller makes a leaping catch resulting in the Wildcats’ second touchdown in the first quarter. High Point beat Vernon, 35-14, at home Friday, Oct. 4. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point defeats Vernon High Point boosted its record to 5-1 with a win over Vernon, 35-14, at home Friday, Oct. 4. Jerron Martress made two touchdowns... Sports 10 Oct 2024 | 04:23
The Lenape Valley Regional High School Marching Band competes Saturday, Sept. 28 in the Highlander Marching Classic in West Milford. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Marching Band Festival set for today in Stanhope Sixteen high school bands will compete in the Lenape Valley Marching Band Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event begins at... Home 05 Oct 2024 | 07:28
Sparta wideout Luke Doster stretches out his arm with the ball as he enters the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter. Sparta defeated Vernon, 30-13, at home Friday, Sept. 27. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Newton beats High Point A week after losing to Sparta, 39-7, Newton came back to beat High Point, 36-32, there Friday, Sept. 27. The Wildcats (4-1)... Sports 01 Oct 2024 | 05:54
