Citizen Scientist sessions at libraries The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) invites the community to celebrate Citizen Science Month with special events throughout... Home 27 Mar 2025 | 05:58
Phil Destefano, a Democrat running for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners, speaks to the Sussex County Democratic Committee on Sunday, March 23 in Sparta. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) State, county races contested Democrats are expected to run for two state Assembly seats in Legislative District 24 as well as one seat on the Sussex County... Local News 27 Mar 2025 | 09:44
3 Shades of Green will perform at a fundraiser for the Sparta High School baseball team Saturday night at Sparta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248. (Photo by Chris Schappert) From swing to a ’50s Sock Hop Friday, March 28 Kick off the weekend with the Shed Band at 6 p.m. at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15. At 6:30 p.m., One... Entertainment 24 Mar 2025 | 11:05
The Amato Family Band plays Saturday night at Milk Street Distillery in Branchville. (Photo courtesy of the Amato Family Band) Catch the blues at a couple venues Friday, March 21 The final Blues Invitational of the 2025 season starts at 6 p.m. at Blue Arrow Farm, 86 Glenwood Road, Pine... Entertainment 18 Mar 2025 | 11:51
St. Patrick’s Day Parade last year in Port Jervis, N.Y. (Photo by Sammie Finch) 2025 St. Patrick's Day events Spring into celebration: A guide to St. Patrick’s Day events New Jersey Saturday, March 22 34th annual Ringwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Traditional Irish Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Catherine’s... Local News 17 Mar 2025 | 03:24
Gracie’s Scholarship is named for Grace Honigsberg, who died in 2022 of injuries from a car accident. (Photo provided) Agriculture scholarships available Multiple scholarship opportunities are available to local students pursuing careers in agriculture. The Sussex County Agricultural... Local News 15 Mar 2025 | 02:22
Sabine Watson, right, president of the German Christmas Market of New Jersey, presents a check to members of Scouting America Troop 150 of Sparta. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Nonprofits receive $159,043 The German Christmas Market of New Jersey has given $159,043 in grants and payments to 56 charities and nonprofit organizations... Local News 14 Mar 2025 | 09:39
Chasing June performs an all-Irish show Sunday afternoon at St. Moritz Grill & Bar in Sparta. (Photo courtesy of Chasing June) All things Irish on local stages Friday, March 14 Ciro Patti brings his music to the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, at 6 p.m. for an intimate evening. DJ Andy... Entertainment 10 Mar 2025 | 06:00
‘Barns in 1960.’ (Photo courtesy of Andrew Gennaro) Sussex County History Today: Looking for a barn Today’s column is a little different. Recently, we viewed the road from Sussex Borough to Ross’s Corner through a trip done... Columns 07 Mar 2025 | 07:22
Everclear, one of the defining alternative rock bands of the ’90s, performs Saturday night at the Newton Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Everclear) From Dead hits to top blues acts Friday, March 7 JP sets the mood with a performance of acoustic rock and blues at 6 p.m. at Lafayette House, 75 Route 15.... Entertainment 03 Mar 2025 | 07:57
‘Date Night - Owl over High Point.’ (Courtesy of Carol Decker) Sussex County History Today: Artist Carol Decker Two weeks ago, I included with this column a beautiful painting depicting the old red barn along Route 565 that we remember... Columns 28 Feb 2025 | 12:45
Ray Longchamp will perform Saturday night at Milk Street Distillery in Branchville. (Photo courtesy of Ray Longchamp) Listen, dance to hits from past decades Friday, Feb. 28 The evening begins with Jeiris Cook’s smooth melodies at 6 p.m. at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15. Skyward... Entertainment 24 Feb 2025 | 11:50
Habitat for Humanity units merge The Habitat for Humanity affiliates of Sussex and Warren counties have merged into Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey... Local News 22 Feb 2025 | 08:53
Cassidy Rain performs Friday night at the Lafayette House. (Photo courtesy of Cassidy Rain) More blues on tap this weekend Friday, Feb. 21 The doors open at 6 p.m. for the second Blues Invitational of the new year at Blue Arrow Farm, 86 Glenwood... Entertainment 17 Feb 2025 | 09:59
Thousands without power after storm More than 4,000 customers were without power in Sussex County on Sunday, Feb. 16 after a winter storm brought snow and ice... Local News 16 Feb 2025 | 07:54