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Santa and Mrs. Claus greet the children.
Santa and Mrs. Claus greet the children. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

Lafayette hosts Christmas gathering

Lafayette Township hosted a Christmas gathering on Saturday at the Lafayette Fire House on Saturday.

There were Christmas...

Local News
08 Dec 2025 | 01:32
Judy Bobiak directs the Franklin Band.
Judy Bobiak directs the Franklin Band.

Franklin Band plays annual holiday concert

The Franklin Band played its annual holiday concert on Friday at Franklin Borough Elementary School.

The band was directed...

Local News
08 Dec 2025 | 01:23
<b>Jeiris Cook</b>
Jeiris Cook ( Photo courtesy Katharine Boyle Photography)

Local musician trades mattress sales for full-time music career

Jeiris Cook, a Sussex County musician and songwriter, released his new single, “Unbreak My Heart,” in November, marking another...

Entertainment
08 Dec 2025 | 01:03
<b>Sussex County's Nico Sosa handles the ball in the second period.</b>
Sussex County's Nico Sosa handles the ball in the second period. ( Photo by George Leroy Hunter)

Skylanders fall to Union College

Union College defeated Sussex County Community College in men’s basketball on Saturday, 89-51, in Newton.

The Union Owls continue...

Sports
08 Dec 2025 | 12:12
<b>Zy Saturnees will have copies of his book “Jill the Chick” for purchase and signing. </b>
Zy Saturnees will have copies of his book “Jill the Chick” for purchase and signing.

Santa, young author to highlight Christmas craft fair

The Sussex County Farmers and Crafters Market will host three celebrities at its Christmas Craft Fair on Dec. 13 at the Sussex...

Local News
08 Dec 2025 | 12:00
Community Survey: Kids and Smartphones

Community Survey: Kids and Smartphones

Our newsroom is working on a story about kids’ smartphones and smartphone alternatives. Please take the short, two-minute...

Local News
07 Dec 2025 | 02:59

First Hope Bank teams with local fire departments for holiday drive

First Hope Bank is partnering with local fire departments to support Sussex and Warren County food pantries through its annual...

Business
05 Dec 2025 | 02:54
John Barry Dorsey

John Barry Dorsey

John Barry Dorsey, age 83, of Hamburg, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Barry...

Obituaries
05 Dec 2025 | 02:25

Hardyston Middle School to Host annual TREP$ Marketplace

Hardyston Middle School will hold its annual TREP$ Marketplace on Friday, Dec. 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., featuring 54 students...

Local News
05 Dec 2025 | 02:16
Mountain Creek records earliest opening

Mountain Creek records earliest opening

Mountain Creek Resort will open for the 2025-26 winter season on Saturday, Dec. 6 — its earliest opening on record.

The milestone...

Business
05 Dec 2025 | 01:53
<b>Stephen Mellett and Charles A. DeAngelis from Vericon Construction welcome attendees before the ceremonial cannon fire.</b>
Stephen Mellett and Charles A. DeAngelis from Vericon Construction welcome attendees before the ceremonial cannon fire.

YMCA Sporting Clays event raises $66K

The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges raised a net total of $66,000 at its second annual Sporting Clays fundraiser on Oct....

Local News
05 Dec 2025 | 01:38
<b>Michelle Tagliabue and Katie Healy of Wantage stand in front of a Santa inflatable.</b>
Michelle Tagliabue and Katie Healy of Wantage stand in front of a Santa inflatable. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

SCCC hosts Winter Festival

Sussex County Community College hosted a Winter Wonderland festival on Thursday.

Local News
05 Dec 2025 | 01:18
<b>The choirs of Christ Church Newton will offer the Festival of Nine Lessons &amp; Carols.</b>
The choirs of Christ Church Newton will offer the Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols.

Church to present Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols

Christ Episcopal Church in Newton will present the Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.

The worship...

Entertainment
05 Dec 2025 | 12:46
<b>Maribyrd</b>
Maribyrd ( Photo by Stefani M.C. Janelli)

Holiday cheer and live music light up Sussex County stages

Friday, Dec. 12

The evening kicks off with a solo set from Ciro Patti at Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, at 6 p.m., with an...

Entertainment
04 Dec 2025 | 03:40

Hamburg. Health Division plans women’s health screenings

The Sussex County Division of Health, Office of Public Health nursing, will hold a Women’s Health Screening on Thursday from...

Local News
04 Dec 2025 | 12:06
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