Sussex County Miners batter Jason Agresti waits for the ball in the game against the Tri-City ValleyCats on Saturday, June 29. He scored his team's only run in the game. The Miners lost, 13-1. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Miners in 6th place The Sussex County Miners had moved into sixth place in the Frontier League East with a 17-33 record as of Monday, July 8.... Sports 10 Jul 2024 | 01:40
The Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival will be held June 28-30 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. (Photos provided) Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival this weekend The Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival will feature the music of Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers, Grammy winners and Southern rock... Home 28 Jun 2024 | 09:33
Six Gun Sally will perform Sunday at the 14th annual Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. (Photo provided) Talking to Six Gun Sally Stefani M.C. Janelli talks to the classic and Southern rock band Six Gun Sally before its performance at 1 p.m. Sunday, June... Home 25 Jun 2024 | 04:21
Miners tied for last place One month into the 2024 season, the Sussex County Miners (10-16) are tied for last place in the Frontier League East. The... Home 10 Jun 2024 | 09:57
Fresh veggies at the Sussex County Farmers Market are from Valley View Farms in Newton. (Photos provided) Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market open today The Sussex County Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market at the fairgrounds will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second and... Home 08 Jun 2024 | 10:11
Brandon Bordt cuts a ribbon at a ceremony to celebrate the conclusion of the Brandon’s House project May 14 at Skylands Stadium in Augusta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Celebrating Brandon’s new house After months of fundraising and help from more than 100 people who donated their time, work and materials, Brandon Bordt... Home 06 Jun 2024 | 01:55
The 2023 veterans pin designed by Nicolas Pacheco. Patriotic pin designs sought Sussex County has issued the rules for its annual patriotic pin design contest. The winning design will be made into a pin,... Home 25 May 2024 | 07:40
Family Promise’s Casino Night is today Family Promise of Sussex County will hold a Casino Night fundraiser from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at the Conservatory... Home 16 May 2024 | 07:44
Athletes warm up by playing catch before taking part in open tryouts for the Sussex County Miners on April 26 at Skylands Stadium in Augusta. (Photos by Jay Vogel) Miners open season The wait is over. The Sussex County Miners will open their 2024 season Friday, May 10 with a home game against the Trois-Riveires... Home 10 May 2024 | 07:47
Older Americans event today at fairgrounds Sussex County will celebrate Older Americans Month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Sussex County Fairgrounds... Home 10 May 2024 | 07:01
A display at the fair’s flower show last year. (File photo by John Hester) Fair’s flower show theme: Flowers by the Book “Flowers by the Book” will be the theme of the Flower Show at the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show,... Home 02 May 2024 | 11:26
Many people come in costume to the Garden State Anime Fest on Saturday, April 20 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Garden State Anime Fest continues today The first Garden State Anime Fest will be held Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds,... Home 21 Apr 2024 | 06:00
Miners games to spotlight schools In addition to fan favorite promotions, such as Star Wars Night Lightsaber Giveaway and the Gold Rush for Childhood Cancer... Home 11 Apr 2024 | 07:54
Agricultural scholarships available Agricultural scholarships are presented each year by the Agriculture Division of the New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County... Local News 01 Apr 2024 | 01:15
Maureen Dykstra, center, of Girls on the Run hugs Dawnice Lafave, who was handing out grants. At right is Karin Meyer, a trustee emeritus and co-founder of the German Christmas Market. (Photo by Brielle Kehl) $122,000 given to nonprofits The German Christmas Market of New Jersey donated more than $122,000 to nonprofit groups in Sussex County. Members of the... Home 12 Mar 2024 | 06:05