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
Our fireworks fantasy is Fido’s nightmare Mike Stura operates Skylands Animal Sanctuary in Wantage. When it comes to farm animals, you name it, he’s rescued it, from... Evergreen 27 Jun 2024 | 08:34
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
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
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
Main Street in Sussex Borough. ( Google Maps) Sussex Borough’s women-owned businesses show how success can be a community affair Many may have passed through the Borough of Sussex on their way east or west on Route 23, or weaving through Newton Street... Business 14 Jun 2022 | 10:06
‘He’s got the whole world in his hands’ An interfaith Thanksgiving service was held on the shores of Franklin Pond on Sunday to ring in the holiday season and give... Local News 27 Nov 2021 | 07:02
The Farmer's Market is shown last year at the Shoppes at Lafayette. Farmer's Market plans mid-April opening The second annual Farmers Market at the Shoppes at Lafayette plans to open on Sunday, April 19. “We are working closely with... Business 19 Mar 2020 | 05:04
'Friendly' doctor helps patients heal and thrive 'Dr. Mary,' as she is affectionately called by her patients, possesses the gifts of healing and compassion. She's passionate... Business 02 Mar 2020 | 04:31
Photo of Ron Bohmer and Sandra Joseph (provided by Sandra Joseph) The two are married and met on the set of Phantom of the Opera. He played the Phantom and she the object of his affection. Both will be performing for the SCARC benefit on Oct. 10th Phantom actress to perform for SCARC benefit The SCARC Foundation will host its third annual “An Evening with the Sandra Joseph All-Stars” on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019,... Entertainment 06 Sep 2019 | 03:03
