Children visit cows at the Milking Parlor, where there are live demonstrations. (Photos provided) State Fair features fun and ‘edutainment’ The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is a cornucopia of agriculture, exciting performances, carnival... Home 28 Jul 2024 | 06:10
Brandon Bordt cuts a ribbon at a ceremony to celebrate the conclusion of the Brandon’s House project May 14 at Skylands Stadium in Augusta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Celebrating Brandon’s new house After months of fundraising and help from more than 100 people who donated their time, work and materials, Brandon Bordt... Home 06 Jun 2024 | 01:55
A display at the fair’s flower show last year. (File photo by John Hester) Fair’s flower show theme: Flowers by the Book “Flowers by the Book” will be the theme of the Flower Show at the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show,... Home 02 May 2024 | 11:26
Identical twins Rebekah and Charlotte Smith hold their sister, Sadie, who was born Feb. 29. (Photos provided) Twins welcome Leap Day baby sister They say lightning can’t strike twice in the same place. With the Smith family, it sort of did - in a very positive way.... Local News 21 Apr 2024 | 07:32
Antiques are everywhere you turn at Industry Kitchen & Bar in Sparta. (Photo by Sammie Finch) Industry takes diners back in time “I fell into the restaurant business later in life,” said Steve Scro. “I love people, collecting hard-to-find and unique... Local News 15 Mar 2024 | 06:15
Volunteers unload toys filling a Nautique boat Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Project Self-Sufficiency in Newton. (Photo courtesy of Project Self-Sufficiency) Boatload of toys delivered Sherri Cecchini proudly watched as Project Self-Sufficiency elves unloaded a Nautique boat that “docked” in the nonprofit... Local News 22 Dec 2023 | 07:10
Brandon Bordt calls himself ‘Kittatinny’s No. 1 fan.’ (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Group aims to help Kittatinny’s ‘No. 1 fan’ A local figure and his father are seeking help from the community. Their trailer-park home in Carriage Mobile Homes in Lafayette... Home 19 Dec 2023 | 06:44
Storytime was held in the former bank during ‘A Yule Time Stroll’ winter festival Sunday, Dec. 17. (Photos by Laurie Gordon) Old-fashioned Christmas celebration Residents ventured back in time at the Historical Society of Stillwater Township’s ‘A Yule Time Stroll’ winter festival Sunday,... Local News 18 Dec 2023 | 08:15
Caleigh Yaeger will be selling homemade yarn gnome ornaments. (Photos provided) TREP$ Marketplace is today Byram Intermediate School will hold a TREP$ Marketplace on Friday, Dec. 15 at the school. TREP$ is a nationwide organization... Local News 15 Dec 2023 | 12:59
PK1 Mike Young and Sara Bartlett decorate their Stillwater home with carved pumpkins every year. (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Pumpkin House continues tradition Mike Young has always loved Halloween. When he paired up with his wife, Sara Bartlett, their house on Edgewood Drive became... Local News 07 Nov 2023 | 10:12
Poems recall veteran’s time in Vietnam A collection of poetry by U.S. Air Force veteran Philippe Hebert, 80, of Newton about his experiences in Vietnam was published... Entertainment 04 Nov 2023 | 05:14
WK1 Students walk to Valley Road School in Stanhope on Oct. 4 as part of the annual Walk to School Day. (Photo by Sarah Ely) Day promotes walking to school Eighth-grader Leo Castellana walks to school most days. On Oct. 4, he was joined by many more students participating in the... Local News 24 Oct 2023 | 07:24
A truck from Blue Diamond Disposal, which took over Ayers’ customers, steams down South Shore Drive in Newton. (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Disposal business closes after 53 years The hush of morning is broken by the rumble of a local garbage truck approaching. As children watch the truck arrive, Ayers... Home 25 Sep 2023 | 04:42
Eileen DeGroat was born July 28, 1923, in Sussex Borough and raised her family on three farms in the area. (Photos courtesy of Dixie DeYoung) DeGroat celebrates 100th birthday Eileen DeGroat turned 100 on July 28, celebrating with family and friends at Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville. “I’m... Local News 19 Aug 2023 | 10:16
Circus Incredible will be performing at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show for the first time this year. Photo provided. Circus acts, bull riding and more new entertainment at State Fair The highly anticipated New Jersey State Fair – where agriculture, arts, livestock, carnival and competition come together... Entertainment 31 Jul 2023 | 04:41
