Meg Rilley performs an acoustic set with guitarist Leighton Thomas on Friday at Tony’s Family Restaurant in Stockholm. (Photo courtesy of Meg Rilley) Performers come home for the holidays Friday, Dec. 20 Sussex County’s Meg Rilley returns home from Nashville to perform an acoustic set with guitarist Leighton... Entertainment 15 Dec 2024 | 02:36
‘Washington Crossing the Delaware,’ by Emanuel Leutze. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: George Washington’s leadership During the holiday season, we relish our lives and should be appreciating all that we have. There are historical figures... Columns 14 Dec 2024 | 09:02
‘Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute’ comes to the Newton Theatre on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy of Top of the World) Celebrate the holidays with music Friday, Dec. 13 Ciro Patti performs at 6 p.m. at Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, blending a variety of genres. Gerry Arias showcases... Entertainment 09 Dec 2024 | 09:59
Ted Vigil portrays the legendary singer-songwriter in ‘A John Denver Christmas’ on Saturday night at the Newton Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Ted Vigil) Sounds of yesteryear: Ragtime, blues harp Friday, Dec. 6 The Shed Band performs at 6 p.m. at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15. DnA Duo delivers an eclectic mix of pop... Entertainment 03 Dec 2024 | 11:16
Newton recently joined other municipalities in Sussex County in hiring an in-house mechanic for fleet vehicle and DPW equipment maintenance and repair after choosing not to renew a contract with an independent repair shop. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) What’s driving mechanics away? A nationwide shortage of auto technicians is impacting our region, leading to a need for increased in-house municipal services,... Local News 27 Nov 2024 | 11:28
PS Xperiment will perform Friday night at Brick & Brew in Franklin. (Photo courtesy of PS Xperiment) Holiday shows coming to Newton Theatre Friday, Nov. 29 Start your weekend with Brian McLoughlin delivering acoustic rock and folk at 5 p.m. at Angry Erik Brewing,... Entertainment 26 Nov 2024 | 07:50
Jennie Sweetman with her brother Cornelius Vander Stad of Pequannock in 2021. (Photo by Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Passing of Jennie Sweetman Northern New Jersey has lost one of the best historians that we have had, and I can certainly attest to the fact of this... Columns 22 Nov 2024 | 09:07
Veterans Day events Friday, Nov. 15 Veterans Day Celebration: All veterans and their families are invited to be honored guests. 10 a.m. at Stillwater... Local News 14 Nov 2024 | 02:19
Neo-classical guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen performs Saturday at the Newton Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Yngwie Malmsteen) Guitar masters on local stages Friday, Nov. 15 Start your evening at 6 p.m. with DnA’s upbeat singer-songwriter set at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15.... Entertainment 12 Nov 2024 | 03:42
Dawn Fantasia and Mike Inganamort are seeking re-election to the state Assembly in 2025. (Photos provided) Fantasia, Inganamort seeking re-election Less than a week after the Nov. 5 presidential election, attention turned to state politics as Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia... Local News 09 Nov 2024 | 11:01
The Newton High School Color Guard and Marching Band take part in Sussex County’s 24th annual Salute to Military Veterans Parade on Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Nancy Madacsi) Salute to Military Veterans Parade Local News 06 Nov 2024 | 09:26
EagleMania performs Friday and Saturday nights at the Newton Theatre. (Photo by Sue Dabrowski) Little country, little rock ‘n’ roll Also on local stages are acoustic performances and karaoke and open mic nights. Friday, Nov. 8 Ciro Patti will perform at 6... Entertainment 02 Nov 2024 | 04:53
Grand Army of the Republic medals. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Presidential election of 1864 This column is composed a week or so in advance of being printed in the newspaper. A contentious election will have taken... Columns 01 Nov 2024 | 09:03
Early voting under way Early in-person voting for the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election continues through Sunday, Nov. 3. Sussex County residents may vote... Local News 30 Oct 2024 | 12:49
Prescription Drug Take Back Day is today Sussex County residents may safely dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,... Local News 26 Oct 2024 | 05:12
