The outside of the facility is shown. Benny’s Bodega opens permanent home in Augusta What began as a small effort to help struggling families has grown into a countywide nonprofit serving more than 2,000 people... Local News 06 Feb 2026 | 02:56
Civil War Round Table to host talk on Gettysburg aftermath The Col. Henry Ryerson Civil War Round Table will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Sussex County Community... Local News 06 Feb 2026 | 02:43
Leonard Labonia Leonard Labonia, age 70, of Oak Ridge, N.J., passed away on Jan. 31, 2026, from complications during his battle of cancer.... Obituaries 06 Feb 2026 | 02:16
Judge dismisses former SCCC student’s lawsuit, citing ‘unintelligible’ and ‘implausible’ claims A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by former Sussex County Community College (SCCC) student Lee Coffey this week after finding... Local News 06 Feb 2026 | 02:08
Franklin Band President James Bradley ( Photo submitted) Franklin Band invites new members ahead of 2026 season The Franklin Band is inviting new members to join as the community ensemble prepares for a full 2026 performance schedule... Entertainment 06 Feb 2026 | 02:05
Survey: Did insurance deny your medical care? Has your health insurance company denied coverage of a surgery or significant medical care that you expected them to cover?... News Alert 06 Feb 2026 | 12:39
An illustration of Sgt. Talmadge, scout along the Delaware River, who hurried to alert the Sussex County 2nd Regiment about the enemy raid. Sussex County History Today: Sgt. Thomas Talmadge During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 06 Feb 2026 | 11:34
Coach Bobby Leach preps the team during preseason with focused work in the weight room, building strength, discipline, and confidence ahead of the season. ( Photo submitted) Bobby Leach named new SCCC head football coach Sussex County Community College has named Bobby Leach its new head football coach, bringing a longtime Sussex County coach... Sports 06 Feb 2026 | 11:26
From left, Dr. Joyce Shim, Ramapo Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs, Dr. Cindy Jebb, Ramapo President; Dr. Cory Homer, SCCC President and Dr. Kathleen Okay, SCCC Sr. Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. ( Photo submitted) SCCC, Ramapo launch transfer program for future teachers Sussex County Community College and Ramapo College of New Jersey have created a new transfer agreement allowing students... Local News 06 Feb 2026 | 11:18
Kathy Esposito, Ed DiTomasso, and Lou Esposito at a recent Open that Bottle Night celebration at the Hudson Farm Club. ( Photo submitted) Hudson Farm Club to host Open That Bottle Night fundraiser The Hudson Farm Club will host a local celebration of the internationally recognized “Open That Bottle Night” to benefit... Local News 06 Feb 2026 | 11:12
Woodpeckers Seniors on park benches feed pigeons in the summer, From homes they watch woodpeckers gouge suet in the winter. Nature’s awesome... Letters to the Editor 05 Feb 2026 | 01:47
Did you beat last week’s 76% spelling bee average? The results are in. Over 200 readers took last week’s spelling bee, scoring a 76% average. Kudos to the 58 invincible readers... Local News 04 Feb 2026 | 02:06
Marijuana growing at a Pharmacann facility in Montgomery, NY, which supplies dispensaries. Photo: Michael Bloom As cannabis shops multiply, some towns say enough is enough When New York and New Jersey legalized cannabis sales in 2021, the move set off rapid regional growth in an industry once... Local News 04 Feb 2026 | 02:02
Daniel M. Perez sworn in as Sussex County prosecutor Daniel M. Perez was sworn in as Sussex County Prosecutor during a ceremony at the Sussex County Courthouse in Newton. He... Police & Fire 02 Feb 2026 | 02:35
Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada stands retiring Corporal Brian Snyder. ( Photo submitted) Sussex County Sheriff’s Office corporal retires after 25 years Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada announced the retirement of Corporal Brian Snyder after 25 years with the Sheriff’s... Police & Fire 02 Feb 2026 | 02:30
