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Pope John XXIII Regional High School varsity football team.
Pope John XXIII Regional High School varsity football team. ( Photo: Pope John XXIII Regional High School )

Hand, foot and mouth disease forces Pope John to forfeit Saturday’s football game

An outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease within Sparta’s Pope John XXIII Regional High School football program has caused...

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As I finish my term on the Hardyston Board of Education, I’ve had the privilege of seeing firsthand how deeply our schools...

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Realty organization seeks volunteers to remove tubes

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Girl Scout troop raises awareness

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From left, NJASA Immediate Past-President Nelyda Perez is shown with the 2026 NJASA Regional Superintendents of the Year: Dr. John R. Giacchi, Chief Education Officer, Franklin Borough School District; and Dr. Raymond A. González, Chief Education Officer, Westfield Public School District. Looking on is NJASA President Dr. Rick Falkenstein.
From left, NJASA Immediate Past-President Nelyda Perez is shown with the 2026 NJASA Regional Superintendents of the Year: Dr. John R. Giacchi, Chief Education Officer, Franklin Borough School District; and Dr. Raymond A. González, Chief Education Officer, Westfield Public School District. Looking on is NJASA President Dr. Rick Falkenstein.

Franklin’s Giacchi named a regional superintendent of the year

Franklin Borough School’s Chief Education Officer John R. Giacchi was selected as a Regional Superintendent of the Year for...

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Garden Club celebrates 50 years

Garden Club celebrates 50 years

The Snufftown Garden Club recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary.

Founded in 1975 with Helen Rowett as its first president,...

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Rules and risks: Local police urge parental oversight of e-bikes

Rules and risks: Local police urge parental oversight of e-bikes

“E-bikes are powerful machines. They can travel at high speeds, demand quick judgment, and require the same level of awareness...

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Logan Rathbun of Newton poses with decorations at the Haunted Hawk Hustle 5K on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Hampton Pit in Newton. (Photo by Maria Kovic)
Logan Rathbun of Newton poses with decorations at the Haunted Hawk Hustle 5K on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Hampton Pit in Newton. (Photo by Maria Kovic)

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SCCC Foundation fundraiser is today

SCCC Foundation fundraiser is today

Current and past members of the Sussex County Community College (SCCC) board of trustees, students, donors, community members...

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John Healy

John S. Healy passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2025, at the VNA Hospice House of St. Luke in Lower Saucon Township, Pa....

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<b>Singer-songwriter Julia Kirk plays Thursday, Oct. 23 at Krogh’s Restaurant &amp; Brew Pub in Sparta. (Photo by Ashley McNamee)</b>
Singer-songwriter Julia Kirk plays Thursday, Oct. 23 at Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub in Sparta. (Photo by Ashley McNamee)

Live music: Seals, Calamari Sisters at Newton Theatre

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Mingo Lodge kicks things off with a solo set at 6 p.m. at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, offering his signature...

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<b>High Point ball carrier A.J. Sampson is tackled by Lenape Valley defender Chase Grant (52) in the first half of their game Friday, Oct. 10 in Sussex. The Wildcats won, 35-6. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter)</b>
High Point ball carrier A.J. Sampson is tackled by Lenape Valley defender Chase Grant (52) in the first half of their game Friday, Oct. 10 in Sussex. The Wildcats won, 35-6. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter)

Football roundup: Wildcats claw Patriots, 35-6

High Point Regional High School posted another victory, 35-6, against Lenape Valley Regional High School at home Friday,...

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14 Oct 2025 | 03:06
5 compete for 2 Assembly seats

5 compete for 2 Assembly seats

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Ben Theis of Sparta at Colonial Day in Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge. (Photos provided)
Ben Theis of Sparta at Colonial Day in Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge. (Photos provided)

Bringing history to life

For two years, New Jersey has been preparing for America’s 250th anniversary, setting the bar for the nation.

Among those...

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