Barbara Hansen Barbara L. Hansen of Hamburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. She was 77. Born in Newton to Earl and Irene... Obituaries 27 Oct 2024 | 10:01
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
Peer support group for veterans meets tonight The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners is offering a Peer Support Group for all Sussex County veterans. The support... Home 23 Oct 2024 | 10:09
Sussex County Community College plans to raise money for student scholarships by offering six winter and holiday backdrops, where residents may take family holiday photos. (Photo provided) How to help: Hurricane relief donations • Sparta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 is collecting donations of items for victims of Hurricane Helene. Items may be... Local News 21 Oct 2024 | 03:12
Farmland preservation meeting tonight The first public meeting on Sussex County’s 2024 Farmland Preservation Plan update will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct.... Local News 21 Oct 2024 | 08:39
Yah’ya Kamate teaches West African dance, drumming and music. (Photo provided) West African dancers, drummers to perform today The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Sussex County will host a West African dance performance by Yah’ya Kamate at 3 p.m.... Home 19 Oct 2024 | 07:44
SCCC Fall Open House is today Sussex County Community College (SCCC) will host its annual Fall Open House from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 19 in the... Local News 19 Oct 2024 | 07:43
Voters urged to follow steps to complete mail-in ballots As voters cast mail-in ballots for the Nov. 5 election, Sussex County Clerk Jeffrey Parrott encourages them to be mindful... Local News 18 Oct 2024 | 06:17
Sussex County Clerk Jeffrey Parrott certifies the county’s election results. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) UPDATED: Election responsibilities shared by clerk, board The Sussex County Clerk’s Office has issued more than 13,300 ballots to residents for the Nov. 5 election. Those ballots were... Local News 18 Oct 2024 | 03:43
The Rutan Farm was a historic 99-acre farm on Mattison Avenue north of Branchville in Frankford Township. Listed as the Log Cabin and Farm, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug. 24, 1977, for its significance in architecture and early settlement patterns. The Rutan Cabin (c.1825) was moved in 1989 to Waterloo Village in Byram. (Photo provided) Talk on architecture tonight in Newton Wayne McCabe, president of the Sussex County Historical Society, will talk about the architectural styles found in Sussex... Home 18 Oct 2024 | 07:30
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
Chef David Suarez of Bone Yard, a Mexican restaurant in Sparta, won the 2024 Chopped Sussex Challenge. (Photo provided) Bone Yard chef wins contest Chef David Suarez of Bone Yard, a Mexican restaurant in Sparta, won the title as well as $500 and a trophy in the 2024 Chopped... Local News 15 Oct 2024 | 08:35
Sparta artist Donna Gratkowski will demonstrate painting with pastels Thursday, Oct. 10. (Photos rovided) Pastel demonstration today Sparta artist Donna Gratkowski will demonstrate painting with pastels at the Thursday, Oct. 10 meeting of the Sussex County... Home 09 Oct 2024 | 10:58
Shawn Barker portrays Johnny Cash in ‘The Man in Black’ on Friday at the Newton Theatre. (Photo provided) Talking to Shawn Barker Stefani M.C. Janelli talks to Shawn Barker about his musical journey before “The Man in Black,” his Johnny Cash tribute show,... Home 09 Oct 2024 | 10:46
John Park’s paintings are on display at the Gallery at Sussex County Community College (Building C) through Nov. 4. (Photo provided) Art exhibition opens today at SCCC The Gallery at Sussex County Community College (Building C) is hosting the art exhibition, “Light Seizing, Beauty Chasing,”... Entertainment 08 Oct 2024 | 08:07