Students at Sussex County Technical School in Sparta rehearse ‘Big Fish: School Edition,’ a musical that will be performed March 21-23. (Photos provided) A peek behind the curtain Bright lights. Sound checks. Marked-up scripts and blocked-out stages. Costumes and music and makeup and nerves ... it’s... Local News 07 Mar 2025 | 04:24
Why did county buy bank property? As a Sussex County taxpayer, I can’t help but wonder why county officials purchased 15 Trinity St. in Newton for the new... Letters to the Editor 22 Feb 2025 | 04:46
Wallkill Valley Regional High School senior Delana Einreinhofer has committed to run track at the University of Delaware. (Photos provided) Legacy of distance running Throughout her childhood, Delana Einreinhofer considered herself a soccer player, with no intention of pursuing other sports.... Home 15 Feb 2025 | 07:22
Shaheem Hill Man pleads guilty to robbery Shaheem Hill, 28, of Hamburg pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree robbery in Orange County (N.Y.) Court, District... Police & Fire 06 Feb 2025 | 01:16
Bald eagles no longer ‘endangered’ in New Jersey, but not everyone’s celebrating The day New Jersey removed bald eagles from the state’s endangered species list, David Blauvelt of Hamburg, N.J., spotted... Local News 06 Feb 2025 | 10:10
Herbert Ross Jr. Herbert J. Ross Jr. of Hamburg peacefully passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at Newton Medical Center. He was 52. Born... Obituaries 29 Jan 2025 | 05:01
The Northwest New Jersey Community Choral Society celebrated its 35th anniversary with a holiday concert Dec. 8 at Hamburg Baptist Church. New members are welcome. The group will start rehearsing in early March. For information, call 973-875-4048. 35th anniversary Local News 04 Jan 2025 | 08:23
Wallkill Valley Regional High School students’ photos are on display Dec. 10. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Student work honored in art show, photo expo Winners of the 15th annual Wallkill Invitational Art Show reception were recognized Dec. 10 at Wallkill Valley Regional High... Home 23 Dec 2024 | 05:20
35 Signal Hill Trail, Sparta, winner of the township Parks & Recreation home-decorating contest. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Photos: Deck the eaves, lawn and more Home 23 Dec 2024 | 05:14
Drones likely to become even more commonplace Lots of businesses use drones. Realtors, for example, often hire a drone contractor to take aerial views of the property.... Letters to the Editor 21 Dec 2024 | 01:22
Gingerbread Castle painting. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Fantasy landmark vs. grim reality Here is a history of the marketing of the local landmark, written by historian Ron Dupont. Twenty-five years before Walt... Columns 16 Nov 2024 | 12:49
High Point ball carrier Jerron Martress enters the end zone for the first touchdown of the state sectional game against Becton on Friday, Nov. 1. He made three touchdowns and High Point won, 46-6. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point advances to semifinal High Point defeated Becton, 46-6, at home Friday, Nov. 1 to move to the semifinal round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic... Home 08 Nov 2024 | 09:10
What do we do now? The last few years have left many isolated and lonely. No doubt the outcome of the election has left some fearful of the... Columns 04 Nov 2024 | 12:11
A 15-yard touchdown reception by wideout Dean Grundy (15) gives Vernon a 14-0 lead over West Milford in the second quarter. The Vikings won, 21-0, at home Friday, Oct. 25. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: 5 teams to play in sectional tournaments Five Sussex County teams will participate in New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) sectional tournaments.... Home 31 Oct 2024 | 03:49
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
