Multiple Kennel Clubs joined forces to donate a defibrillator to the Sussex County Fairgrounds. From left to right: American Kennel Club’s Jane Meyer, Sussex Hills Kennel Club’s Janice Bann, Newton Kennel Club’s Cathy Murch and Hank Scully, Sussex County Fairgrounds Manager Mike Richards, Shooley’s Mountain Kennel Club’s Cheryl Tice, and Monticello Kennel Club’s Andrea Blizzard. Photo provided. Kennel clubs donate AED to the Sussex County Fairgrounds Several local kennel clubs teamed up to donate an automated external defibrillator (AED) to the the Sussex County Fairgrounds’... Local News 09 Apr 2023 | 08:39
Aldo, left, with fairgrounds Manager Mike Richards. Photo provided. Meet Aldo Sayre, NJ State Fair’s 100 year-old volunteer If you’ve ever been to the New Jersey State Fair in Augusta, N.J., you can’t miss Aldo Sayre. He’s the 100-year-old volunteer... Local News 23 Jul 2021 | 11:44
A “Fair Family Tree” illustrating the many local families who have worked together to keep the state fair running for generations. Over the generations, local families keep the state fair running Allison McDermott, Manager of NJ State Fair Agricultural Division How long have you been involved with the fair? This will... Local News 21 Jul 2021 | 05:03
Julia Decker, a junior at Newton High School who partnered with Love Without Boundaries to raise money for children suffering from cleft palate, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (Photo provided) Hometown Heroes awards honor the ‘quiet power of service’ U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored local first responders, veterans, students, life-saving bystanders, volunteers,... Local News 16 Jul 2021 | 08:22
Pictured (from left): Ret. Chief Mike Richards of Newton; Chief Neil Spidaletto of Sparta; Steve Scro, owner of the Mohawk House; Ret. Chief Brett Alemy of Hardyston, and Ret. Chief Pete Zabita of Byram (Photo by Amy Lynne) Three retiring police chiefs give back to the community A small, socially distanced gathering honored the retirement of three police chiefs while raising money for their favorite... Police & Fire 22 Mar 2021 | 04:17
Sussex County Fairgrounds in halcyon days, which will return more quickly thanks to community coordination: “While we would prefer to be hosting events at the Fairgrounds that promote agriculture, family-friendly entertainment, education, and youth development, or helping other local non-profits with their fundraising efforts, “ the Fairgrounds says, “the members of Sussex County Farm & Horse Show Association have stepped forward to help improve public health and to help area businesses rebound as soon as possible.” (File photo by Chris Wyman) Covid vaccinations are now available at Sussex County Fairgrounds In a showing of community collaboration in a time of need, the Sussex County Fairgrounds has partnered with the Sussex County... Local News 19 Jan 2021 | 12:59
Mike Richards (Photo provided) Retired Newton police chief appointed to Center for Prevention board Mike Richards has been appointed to The Center for Prevention & Counseling’s board of directors. Richards retired as the chief... Local News 10 Aug 2020 | 03:34
(L-R) Mohawk House owner Steve Scro, retired Newton Chief Mike Richards, retired Byram Chief Pete Zabita, retiring Hardyston Chief Bret Alemy, and Sparta Chief Neil Spidaletto meet to plan a retirement fundraiser for Richards, Zabita, and Alemy. The beefsteak dinner will held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at the restaurant. ( Mandy Coriston) Local chiefs to be honored at retirement fundraiser on March 26 A beefsteak dinner to honor three of Sussex County’s outgoing police chiefs will be held at the Mohawk House on Thursday,... Police & Fire 11 Feb 2020 | 12:45
