BR1 Jeanne and Brad Heinke of Branchville started the Branchville Scarecrows event several years ago. (Photos by Deirdre Mastandrea) Scarecrow winners named When Jeanne and Brad Heinke of Branchville went on a trip to Cape Cod, Mass., several years ago, they came home inspired... Local News 07 Nov 2023 | 02:52
A tractor pulls a wagon full of riders during Sussex County Day on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the fairgrounds in Augusta. (Photos by Deirdre Mastandrea) Celebrating Sussex County The 24 towns that make up Sussex County came together for a day to celebrate the many things that make the area special.... Home 26 Sep 2023 | 08:12
Jake Verwys, head chef at Inner Love in Sussex, at work during the first round of the Sussex County Chopped Cooking Challenge. (Photos by Deirdre Mastandrea) Verwys wins county cooking competition Four local chefs showed off their talents at Sussex County Day on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the fairgrounds in Augusta. One of... Home 26 Sep 2023 | 08:11
Hannah Salny, left, and Brianna Ottensman, both of Newton, in their costumes at the Sparta Renaissance Festival. (Photo by Deirdre Mastandrea) Back to the Renaissance For three weekends in September, Camp Sacajawea on White Lake Road in Sparta has been transformed into a medieval world filled... Home 20 Sep 2023 | 06:53
Sir Ulrick is among the knights at the Sparta New Jersey Renaissance Festival. (Photos by B&A Photography) Renaissance Festival opens in Sparta Six years ago, James Kimball told his girlfriend that they should get married or start a renaissance fair. She boldly suggested... Home 10 Sep 2023 | 07:57
The Lake Mohawk Ski Hawks is the only competition show ski team in New Jersey. (Photos by Deirdre Mastandrea) Ski Hawks still going strong Marjy Murphy, 66, of Lake Mohawk in Sparta still remembers when Barney O’Donnell took his daughter Karen for a vacation to... Home 30 Aug 2023 | 08:44
The lights and sounds on carnival rides were turned off from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 to create a sensory-free section at the New Jersey State Fair. (Photos by Deirdre Mastandrea) Same fair, less loud and bright With so much to see and do at the New Jersey State Fair, it’s easy for visitors to become overstimulated. On Children’s Day,... Home 16 Aug 2023 | 05:28
Participants in the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous’s 2023 European Study Program pose with Daniel Lawton, center, deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Poland. (Photo provided) Teachers learn more about the Holocaust Two Sussex County residents who teach about the Holocaust spent part of their summers learning more about their subject.... Back to School 10 Aug 2023 | 05:16
Kim Finnie, left, of Morris Plains and Kelley Merwin of Sparta are launching the Garden State Pickleball League. (Photo by Deirdre Mastandrea) N.J. pickleball league planned Pickleball has been taking the country by storm, and a longtime Sparta resident is about to add New Jersey to a long list... Home 25 Jul 2023 | 01:38
Cindy Nolte, owner of Fresh Look on Life in Augusta, says she has clients around the country now that online services have grown. (Photos by Deirdre Mastandrea) Expo highlights local businesses Nearly 50 businesses displayed their wares at the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Expo on Thursday, June... Home 06 Jun 2023 | 06:59
Bonnie Matthews of the Daughters of the American Revolution holds a picture of Jacob Yanoff, who served during World War II. Yanoff and Joe Monaco, right, will be grand marshals of the Newton Memorial Day parade Monday, May 29. (Photos by Deirdre Mastandrea) 2 veterans are grand marshals of Memorial Day parade Two veterans - Jacob Yanoff, who fought in World War II, and Joseph Monaco, who served in the Navy in the 1960s - will be... Local News 25 May 2023 | 10:10
The 20th Girls on the Run New Jersey North 5K begins on Saturday, May 13 in Sparta. (Photos by Deirdre Mastandrea) Girls on the Run head for finish line The Girls on the Run (GOTR) New Jersey North 5K always draws a large crowd. The 20th version of the event, on Saturday, May... Home 24 May 2023 | 06:05
