A truck from Blue Diamond Disposal, which took over Ayers’ customers, steams down South Shore Drive in Newton. (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Disposal business closes after 53 years The hush of morning is broken by the rumble of a local garbage truck approaching. As children watch the truck arrive, Ayers... Home 10 Sep 2023 | 04:13
Children practice bike safety during the Safety Town program in Hardyston. (Photos by Laurie Gordon) Children learn ‘safe from unsafe’ Children about to enter kindergarten had a taste of what school would be like and learned many ways to stay safe during the... Local News 12 Aug 2023 | 01:35
Circus Incredible will be performing at the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show for the first time this year. Photo provided. Circus acts, bull riding and more new entertainment at State Fair The highly anticipated New Jersey State Fair – where agriculture, arts, livestock, carnival and competition come together... Entertainment 31 Jul 2023 | 04:41
Matt Hamann of Sparta spreads mulch at Katie’s House in Stillwater. (Photos by Laurie Gordon) Pass It Along Day helps local nonprofits Hundreds of volunteers of all ages participated in Pass It Along Day on May 20, giving time to community service projects... Local News 07 Jun 2023 | 09:46
Grandmaster Kim, president of the Universal Martial Arts Institute in Lafayette, congratulates John Fernandes, 27, of Sparta on his third-degree black belt in Taekwondo. (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Sparta resident earns third-degree black belt in Taekwondo John Fernandes, 27, of Sparta recently received his third-degree black belt in Taekwondo. He has been a student of Grandmaster... Home 24 Apr 2023 | 06:00
Savage gets a ride home to Baltimore. (Photo courtesy of Dane Motors) Dog finds his way home to Maryland Thanks to some Good Samaritans and great sleuthing by Rich and Sherianne Pasiut, owners of Dane Motors, as well as the police,... Home 27 Mar 2023 | 01:54
Members of the Knights of Columbus Father Mychal Judge Council #16990 of Hardyston march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 18 in Newton. (Photos by John Hester) Sun shines on St. Patrick’s Day Parade “The parade is back and the sun is out,” Mark Hontz, MC of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, announced March 18 in Newton. After... Local News 20 Mar 2023 | 03:06
From left are Kevin Danielson with Cody, Heidi and Keith Cooper of Hampton. Cody was honored for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on his mother, saving her life. (Photos provided by Louise Gonzalez of Newton Medical Center) Heart & Soul dinner honors first-responders Local first-responders were honored at the ninth annual Heart & Soul fundraiser Feb. 15 at Perona Farms. Members of local... Home 04 Mar 2023 | 11:05
State Assemblyman Parker Space, who owns Space Farms in Wantage, holds a groundhog named Stonewall Jackson VI. (Photo by Caitlin Space) Sussex County’s groundhog debates Phil’s prediction Punxsutawney Phil is famous. Each year, thousands of people gather as men dressed in top hats and fancy coats hold a ceremony... Home 08 Feb 2023 | 04:51
Volunteers from Fairview Lake YMCA help repair the roof. (Photos provided by Liz Pattermann) Neighbors, community come together to help woman He easily could have looked the other way, but John Rosa chose not to. He had noticed that his neighbor across the street... Local News 22 Jan 2023 | 12:41
Season of Hope Toy Drive kicks off There’s a friendly competition going on between about 40 area schools. The premise? Which can gather the most toys to stuff... Local News 08 Nov 2022 | 01:10
Newton. Final Rod Father Gang Car Cruise draws hundreds The final Rod Father Gang Car Cruise, held in front of Friendly’s each Saturday afternoon from early spring to October was... Entertainment 26 Sep 2022 | 12:15
Tickets going fast for popular Taste of Newton On Monday, September 12, be prepared to get wowed by some amazing local chefs at Taste of Newton. The evening affair will... News 12 Aug 2022 | 02:31
Cancer survivor Gary Gardner, after his 44th prostate cancer treatment with some of the hospital staff members. Local survivor to establish prostate cancer awareness & support group His name is Gary Gardner and he says that he “usually sits in the back row.” He’s not one of those people who stands up to... News 08 Aug 2022 | 02:32
Dr. Ted Spinks stands next to his retrofitted traveling truck to make house calls. ( Laurie Gordon) The revival of the house call... for pets People aren’t the only species with anxiety. Pets get it too. Imagine how terrified some animals who are used to chilling... Local News 29 Jul 2022 | 03:17
