Despite weather apps predicting the day to be mostly sunny, areas affected by the Canadian smoke saw a hazy, dull sun on Tuesday and Wednesday. Photo: Ann Marie Vitoulis Smoke infiltrates tristate area; advisories issued The first reports of smoke in the Northeast flooded in Tuesday afternoon, June 6, as wildfires blazing through eastern Canada... Local News 07 Jun 2023 | 11:37
Smoky skies Wednesday morning. Photo: Ann Marie Vitoulis Readers: How is the smoke affecting you? Send us your photos For an upcoming article on the local impact of the Canadian wildfire smoke, we’re asking readers to share their photos and... Local News 07 Jun 2023 | 01:31
Dawn Fantasia and Mike Inganamort were leading in the Republican primary for two seats in the state Assembly. UPDATE: Fantasia, Inganamort lead in Assembly races, unofficial results show With about 90 percent of the votes counted by 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, the Associated Press showed Sussex County Commissioner... Local News 07 Jun 2023 | 07:04
Straus News staff. Photo: Beth Quinn A cyberattack on our newsroom, a fire at the printer This spring, we are asking you to consider making a contribution to our newsroom after a tumultuous four months.... Local News 06 Jun 2023 | 12:29
One of the many gardens from last year’s tour. File photo. Calling all green thumbs: The Kitchen Garden Tour is back Are you gearing up to have a killer vegetable garden this summer? Nominate it to be on Dirt magazine’s 2023 Kitchen Garden... Local News 02 Jun 2023 | 04:39
Applications due Wednesday for Miss Hamburg contest The Hamburg Recreation Commission will hold the Miss Hamburg and Little Mr. and Little Miss Hamburg contests at 1 p.m. Sunday,... Local News 02 Jun 2023 | 09:15
Hardyston Pageant is tonight The annual Hardyston Pageant will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, June 2 at the municipal building, 149 Wheatsworth Road. To be selected... Local News 02 Jun 2023 | 04:54
The Franklin Memorial Day parade begins Monday morning, May 29. (Photo by Ava Lamorte) Franklin marks Memorial Day with parade, ceremony Local News 30 May 2023 | 07:02
Pups explore Wantage Dog Park. Photo by Jeremy Hubbard. A bone to pick: Local dog park etiquette and safety Forty-four percent of Americans are dog owners, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. “You can make a... Local News 26 May 2023 | 02:10
Lisa Thompson of West Milford wants to know if soil and mulch bags go with the other plastic film back to the store? ( Photo provided) When in doubt, give a shout In the interest of becoming ever-better recyclers, we’ve launched a new mini-column. If you’re not sure about something,... Local News 26 May 2023 | 04:04
Matt Hamann of Sparta spreads mulch at Katie’s House in Stillwater. (Photos by Laurie Gordon) Pass It Along Day helps local nonprofits Hundreds of volunteers of all ages participated in Pass It Along Day on May 20, giving time to community service projects... Local News 07 Jun 2023 | 09:46
Mike Ryder Hardyston Elementary School rated No. 2 in county Hardyston Elementary School placed second in the Sussex County school ratings for the 2021-22 school year. Principal Jennifer... Local News 26 May 2023 | 05:03
Farmers markets near you Sussex County, NJ The Shops at Lafayette Farmers Market The Shoppes at Lafayette, 75 State Route 15, Lafayette, NJSundays (beginning... Local News 25 May 2023 | 08:17
There are more than 80 varieties of heirloom tomatoes as well as some heritage tomatoes. Catalpa Ridge Farm Heirloom tomato sale is this weekend at fairgrounds Susan and Richard Sisti of Catalpa Ridge Farm in Wantage will hold their 21st annual Heirloom Tomato Transplant Sale on Memorial... Local News 24 May 2023 | 02:47
YMCA celebrates senior health and fitness today The Sussex County YMCA, 15 Wits End Drive, Hardyston, will join an estimated 1,000 local groups to celebrate the 30th annual... Local News 31 May 2023 | 05:06