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Residents pull water chestnuts from the northeast arm of Greenwood Lake on June 7. (Photo by Peter Lyons Hall)
Residents pull water chestnuts from the northeast arm of Greenwood Lake on June 7. (Photo by Peter Lyons Hall)

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“We’ve lost the north arm of the lake,” Eric Hastings told fellow members of the Greenwood Lake Commission at their meeting...

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Juneteenth: Celebrating freedom and unity

People from many corners of the community took part in H3AL’s fifth annual Juneteenth celebration June 21 at the Newton Green....

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<b>Josie Webb performs Saturday night at the Lafayette House. (Photo courtesy of Josie Webb)</b>
Josie Webb performs Saturday night at the Lafayette House. (Photo courtesy of Josie Webb)

Live music: Enjoy musical warmup for fireworks

Friday, July 4

Start your Independence Day celebration at Mountain Creek’s Biergarten, 200 Route 94, Vernon, where the Spins...

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Photo by Sammie Finch

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Great Divide Campground Fourth of July Weekend | July 3-6: Outdoor weekend full of live music for...

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Grants to fund broadband expansion

Grants to fund broadband expansion

The state Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has approved $40 million in grants to support broadband expansion in eight counties,...

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Woman dies in one-car crash

Woman dies in one-car crash

Jennifer Steinhilb, 35, of Sparta was killed in a one-car crash involving a tree on Woodport Road the evening of Friday,...

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<b>Veterans march up to the New Jersey Veterans Memorial in High Point State Park on Sunday, June 29. (Photos by Maria Kovic)</b>
Veterans march up to the New Jersey Veterans Memorial in High Point State Park on Sunday, June 29. (Photos by Maria Kovic)

Photos: High Point Veterans Memorial Service

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Sparta church carnival July 8-12

Sparta church carnival July 8-12

Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Sparta will hold its annual carnival July 8-12 at the church, 294 Sparta Ave.

The hours are...

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Free concert in Hamburg park Saturday

Free concert in Hamburg park Saturday

The Kootz will perform in a free concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 5 at Wheatsworth Park Pavilion in Hamburg.

The concert is...

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County GOP chairman re-elected

Sussex County Republicans chose a new slate of leaders for the county Republican Committee on Tuesday, June 24.

Joseph Labarbera...

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01 Jul 2025 | 10:10
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Cory Homer

Homer named SCCC president

The Sussex County Community College (SCCC) board of trustees unanimously appointed Cory Homer as the college’s next president...

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One of many water features to see during this year’s Water Garden &amp; Pond Tour, hosted by Garden State Koi.
One of many water features to see during this year’s Water Garden & Pond Tour, hosted by Garden State Koi.

Tickets Now Available: Water Garden & Pond Tour July 19

Garden State Koi’s much-anticipated Water Garden & Pond Tour returns Saturday, July 19 from 3 to 7 p.m.

The one-day-event...

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Ham radio Field Day continues today

Ham radio Field Day continues today

Ham radio operators from the Sussex County Amateur Radio Club in Augusta will participate in a national amateur radio exercise...

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29 Jun 2025 | 09:52
Musicians entertain at the Franklinite celebration Saturday, June 28. (Photos by Maria Kovic)
Musicians entertain at the Franklinite celebration Saturday, June 28. (Photos by Maria Kovic)

Photos: Franklinite celebration

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28 Jun 2025 | 11:13
A Fourth of July parade in Sparta in the 1960s.
A Fourth of July parade in Sparta in the 1960s.

When the parade passes by

My Lake Mohawk experience began in the summer of 1963 when my parents bought our home on East Shore Trail. The house was...

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