After catching the ball, Jefferson wide receiver Jeffrey Evans tries to break away from a Sparta defender. Evans caught a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Newton, Vernon lead their divisions Newton remains at the top of the American Blue division of the SFC with a 4-1 record. The Braves defeated Lenape Valley, 34-7,... Home 02 Oct 2023 | 05:56
Out of the Darkness Walk is today The Out of the Darkness Walk for Northwest New Jersey will be held Sunday, Oct. 1 at White Lake Fields, 201 White Lake Road,... Home 01 Oct 2023 | 02:07
Witches Paddle on today The fourth annual Lake Mohawk Witches Paddle will be held Saturday, Sept. 30. For the first time, the event is open to the... Home 30 Sep 2023 | 07:27
Upcoming fall festivals and events Sunday, Oct. 1 New York Warwick: Applefest from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2 Bank St. There will be craft and food vendors, live music,... Local News 29 Sep 2023 | 11:28
Frank Warr, who designed many Sussex County buildings, dies at 82 Frank M. Warr of Sparta passed away peacefully at Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. He was 82.... Obituaries 27 Sep 2023 | 09:44
Joanne Mulder, left, and Lisa Fraser with their brother, Frank Pinter. They became his legal guardians after their parents died in a car accident in 1990. (Photos provided) Realtor receives humanitarian award Lisa Fraser, a Sparta native and local Realtor, has won the Dominick Calabrese Humanitarian of the Year Award from Catholic... Home 26 Sep 2023 | 08:30
Jake Verwys, head chef at Inner Love in Sussex, at work during the first round of the Sussex County Chopped Cooking Challenge. (Photos by Deirdre Mastandrea) Verwys wins county cooking competition Four local chefs showed off their talents at Sussex County Day on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the fairgrounds in Augusta. One of... Home 26 Sep 2023 | 08:11
Father John’s Animal House fundraiser is tonight Father John’s Animal House will host its 13th annual dinner Saturday, Sept. 23 at Pope John XXIII Regional High School, 28... Home 23 Sep 2023 | 09:00
Hannah Salny, left, and Brianna Ottensman, both of Newton, in their costumes at the Sparta Renaissance Festival. (Photo by Deirdre Mastandrea) Back to the Renaissance For three weekends in September, Camp Sacajawea on White Lake Road in Sparta has been transformed into a medieval world filled... Home 20 Sep 2023 | 06:53
FB1 Wallkill Valley wide receiver Jaden McNeil makes a diving catch with Newton defensive back DeMarius Posey hot on his heels in the first half of their game Friday, Sept. 15. McNeil made five receptions for 46 yards. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Lenape Valley leads division Lenape Valley took the lead in the American Blue division of the SFC with its 3-1 record this week. The Patriots defeated... Home 20 Sep 2023 | 06:51
Jeiris Cook offers a mix of soul, R&B, folk and blues Sunday afternoon at Angry Erik Brewing in Newton. (Photo courtesy of Jeiris Cook) Many a melody on tap this weekend Get ready for an exciting fall weekend of live music and entertainment in Sussex County. Friday, Sept. 22 Starting at 5 p.m.,... Home 17 Sep 2023 | 04:21
Meadow Perry has a new one-woman show called ‘Bubble Magic.’ (Photo provided) Meadow Perry will bring her new one-woman show, “Bubble Magic,” to the Sparta Avenue Stage on Saturday, Sept. 16. Perry is... Home 16 Sep 2023 | 11:35
Sussex County Bird Club meets tonight The Sussex County Bird Club meeting Friday, Sept. 15 will feature a guest speaker. Elise Morton, assistant professor of biology... Home 15 Sep 2023 | 10:40
Judge Janine Allen Allen becomes Superior Court judge Superior Court Judge Janine Allen has been assigned to the Superior Court Family Division in Sussex County. The Sparta resident... Home 14 Sep 2023 | 06:54
Sir Ulrick is among the knights at the Sparta New Jersey Renaissance Festival. (Photos by B&A Photography) Renaissance Festival opens in Sparta Six years ago, James Kimball told his girlfriend that they should get married or start a renaissance fair. She boldly suggested... Home 10 Sep 2023 | 07:57
