Jessica Lain Magura, star of the “Coach Jess” series on YouTube, teaches children to be more active. (Photos provided) ‘Coach Jess’ urges children to be active Lauren Magura, creator of “Coach Jess,” and her sister-in-law, Jessica Lain Magura, star of the show, decided to create a... Local News 16 Nov 2024 | 10:45
Michael Lawrence’s first book, ‘The Broken Light of a Different Sun,’ was published in 2022. (Photo provided) Author working on second novel After tasting success with his first novel, Michael Lawrence of Newton has plans to release a new book in the coming months.... Entertainment 18 Aug 2024 | 12:32
Community planner Jessica Caldwell in front of her business, J. Caldwell & Associates, 145 Spring St., Newton. (Photos provided) Helping towns reach their visions Jessica Caldwell, a community planner based in Newton, has worked on master plans for Vernon, Newton, Andover borough and... Home 30 Jun 2024 | 03:01
Former state Sen. Steve Oroho, R-24, poses with his wife, Rita, on the day he became Senate Republican Leader. (Photo provided) Oroho most proud of helping businesses State Sen. Steve Oroho, R-24, retired early this year after serving 16 years in the New Jersey Senate. During his time as... Local News 17 Mar 2024 | 05:20
Assemblyman Hal Wirths retired from public office in January. (Photos provided) Retired Assemblyman has no regrets Assemblyman Hal Wirths, R-24, retired from the state Legislature earlier this year after serving three terms. Now 58, he will... Local News 20 Feb 2024 | 10:44
Tara Scrittore prepares to read a story to her kindergarten students at Hamburg School. Scrittore named county Teacher of the Year Tara Scrittore, a kindergarten teacher at Hamburg School, has been named the 2023-24 Sussex County Teacher of the Year. She... Home 11 Jan 2024 | 12:04
Caitlin Potosnak, who grew up in Vernon, started dance classes when she was 3 years old. Rockette living her dream While the holiday season can set many of us dreaming, Caitlin Potosnak sees her dream realized every day when she steps onto... Local News 08 Dec 2023 | 08:09
Harper Schmid, left, and Paige Parlapiano trained six days a week before the competition. 9th-grade skater wins bronze Two Sparta girls took part in the 2024 Eastern Sectional Singles Final ice skating competition Oct. 31-Nov. 4 in Coral Springs,... Home 29 Nov 2023 | 04:16
Davie Franek has won the past two USCS Winternational Championships. (Photo provided) Sussex County man ranked No. 1 sprint car driver in U.S. Sussex County native Davie Franek has been making a name for himself in the racing world, reaching No. 1 nationally in the... Local News 18 May 2023 | 09:35
Aaron Bono, 31, of Wantage carries the torch down the mountain to light the flame for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics New Jersey 2023 Winter Games on Feb. 6 in Vernon. (Photo courtesy of the Special Olympics) ( Marco Catini) Winter Games special for athletes, escorts About 250 athletes competed for medals in the Special Olympics New Jersey 2023 Winter Games last week. “For a lot of the athletes,... Local News 17 Feb 2023 | 03:35
Teams of Vernon Township High School students compete in the Culinary Throwdown on Tuesday, Jan. 17. (Photos by John McCormick Jr.) High school students test skills in Culinary Throwdown Vernon Township High School students showed off their cooking skills to their classmates and mentors in the Culinary Throwdown... Local News 24 Jan 2023 | 06:31
