Children visit cows at the Milking Parlor, where there are live demonstrations. (Photos provided) State Fair features fun and ‘edutainment’ The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is a cornucopia of agriculture, exciting performances, carnival... Evergreen 28 Jul 2024 | 06:10
Brandon Bordt cuts a ribbon at a ceremony to celebrate the conclusion of the Brandon’s House project May 14 at Skylands Stadium in Augusta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Celebrating Brandon’s new house After months of fundraising and help from more than 100 people who donated their time, work and materials, Brandon Bordt... Local News 06 Jun 2024 | 01:55
A display at the fair’s flower show last year. (File photo by John Hester) Fair’s flower show theme: Flowers by the Book “Flowers by the Book” will be the theme of the Flower Show at the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show,... Local News 02 May 2024 | 11:26
Identical twins Rebekah and Charlotte Smith hold their sister, Sadie, who was born Feb. 29. (Photos provided) Twins welcome Leap Day baby sister They say lightning can’t strike twice in the same place. With the Smith family, it sort of did - in a very positive way.... Home 21 Apr 2024 | 07:32
Antiques are everywhere you turn at Industry Kitchen & Bar in Sparta. (Photo by Sammie Finch) Industry takes diners back in time “I fell into the restaurant business later in life,” said Steve Scro. “I love people, collecting hard-to-find and unique... Local News 15 Mar 2024 | 06:15
Volunteers unload toys filling a Nautique boat Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Project Self-Sufficiency in Newton. (Photo courtesy of Project Self-Sufficiency) Boatload of toys delivered Sherri Cecchini proudly watched as Project Self-Sufficiency elves unloaded a Nautique boat that “docked” in the nonprofit... Home 22 Dec 2023 | 07:10
A truck from Blue Diamond Disposal, which took over Ayers’ customers, steams down South Shore Drive in Newton. (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Disposal business closes after 53 years The hush of morning is broken by the rumble of a local garbage truck approaching. As children watch the truck arrive, Ayers... Business 25 Sep 2023 | 04:42
Eileen DeGroat was born July 28, 1923, in Sussex Borough and raised her family on three farms in the area. (Photos courtesy of Dixie DeYoung) DeGroat celebrates 100th birthday Eileen DeGroat turned 100 on July 28, celebrating with family and friends at Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville. “I’m... Home 19 Aug 2023 | 10:16
Children practice bike safety during the Safety Town program in Hardyston. (Photos by Laurie Gordon) Children learn ‘safe from unsafe’ Children about to enter kindergarten had a taste of what school would be like and learned many ways to stay safe during the... Home 12 Aug 2023 | 01:35
Circus Incredible will be performing at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show for the first time this year. Photo provided. Circus acts, bull riding and more new entertainment at State Fair The highly anticipated New Jersey State Fair – where agriculture, arts, livestock, carnival and competition come together... Entertainment 31 Jul 2023 | 04:41
Matt Hamann of Sparta spreads mulch at Katie’s House in Stillwater. (Photos by Laurie Gordon) Pass It Along Day helps local nonprofits Hundreds of volunteers of all ages participated in Pass It Along Day on May 20, giving time to community service projects... Home 07 Jun 2023 | 09:46
Savage gets a ride home to Baltimore. (Photo courtesy of Dane Motors) Dog finds his way home to Maryland Thanks to some Good Samaritans and great sleuthing by Rich and Sherianne Pasiut, owners of Dane Motors, as well as the police,... Local News 27 Mar 2023 | 01:54
Steve Luoni of Highland Lakes gives parade-goers an opportunity to pet his horse Pavo during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 18 in Newton. (Photos by John Hester) Sun shines on St. Patrick’s Day Parade “The parade is back and the sun is out,” Mark Hontz, MC of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, announced March 18 in Newton. After... Local News 20 Mar 2023 | 04:32
Marlo Moleski, left, and Tara Templeton lost their brother, Michael Viscel Jr., to colorectal cancer in 2018. (Photos provided) Death spurs family, friends to get colonoscopies Tara Templeton of Fredon and her sister Marlo Moleski of Hillsborough adored their brother Michael Viscel Jr. The trio were... Home 14 Mar 2023 | 01:03
From left are Kevin Danielson with Cody, Heidi and Keith Cooper of Hampton. Cody was honored for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on his mother, saving her life. (Photos provided by Louise Gonzalez of Newton Medical Center) Heart & Soul dinner honors first-responders Local first-responders were honored at the ninth annual Heart & Soul fundraiser Feb. 15 at Perona Farms. Members of local... Home 04 Mar 2023 | 11:05
