Nashville recording artist Kenny Curcio performs Thursday, Aug. 1 at Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub in Sparta. (Photo courtesy of Kenny Curico) Guitar virtuosos on several stages Music lovers may choose among a ’60s dance party, the fourth annual Act Through Music Suicide Prevention & Awareness event... Home 21 Jul 2024 | 04:22
Librarian Cara McLaughlin watches children work on a STEM project Wednesday, July 17 at the Franklin branch of the Sussex County Library System. Among the projects were making a light-up nametag, firefly and magic wand and creating a mechanical grabby arm to learn the basics of low-tech robotics. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Summer reading program ends Saturday The Sussex County Library System’s 2024 Summer Reading Program “Adventure Begins at Your Library“ concludes Saturday, July... Local News 21 Jul 2024 | 07:48
Gabby Toledo plays Saturday morning at the Sparta Farmers Market. (Photo by Stefani M.C. Janelli) Bands playing at benefits There’s something for every type of music lover this week, from tunes at the farmers market to evening rock and blues performances.... Home 21 Jul 2024 | 07:42
Vernon’s Stairway to Heaven from Route 94. (Photo by Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: You can’t top this One of my major goals when I began this column was to inform readers about the history of our area. Another was to highlight... Columns 19 Jul 2024 | 02:08
Todd Sheaffer and friends will perform Saturday afternoon at the Walpack Inn. (Photo courtesy of Todd Sheaffer) Rock, soul, blues and more This week offers a vibrant lineup of live performances featuring diverse genres and artists. Friday, July 12 Singer-songwriter... Home 09 Jul 2024 | 01:50
Fort Decker is the oldest building in Port Jervis, N.Y. (Photo by Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Forts along the Delaware This past weekend we went to Port Jervis, N.Y., for an open house at Fort Decker. Port Jervis is immediately over the border... Columns 06 Jul 2024 | 08:28
Mile 39 will play Saturday night at Brick & Brew in Franklin. (Photo courtesy of Mile 39) Rock out this holiday weekend Performers will be playing rock ‘n’ roll, country, acoustic tunes and dance music this week in Sussex County. Friday, July... Home 29 Jun 2024 | 02:44
Summer Reading Program begins The Sussex County Library System invites all ages to join its 2024 Summer Reading Program “Adventure Begins at Your Library“... Home 27 Jun 2024 | 04:48
Gigi and the G-Notes will play Friday afternoon at the Beacon in Hopatcong. (Photo courtesy of Gigi and the G-Notes) Tributes to Benatar, Matthews planned As the Fourth of July approaches, the local music scene is popping with a variety of live performances, including rock, country,... Home 23 Jun 2024 | 11:05
Kayaking on Lake Wawayanda is one summer activity. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: What to do this summer Hey, it’s summer. It’s time to push the keyboard away and get outside. But what to do? You live in northern New Jersey, the... Columns 23 Jun 2024 | 07:58
Senior of the Year nominations sought The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services is seeking nominations for the 2024... Home 20 Jun 2024 | 10:23
TR1 Eighth-graduation at Franklin School in 1965. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Our youth Mid-June is the time for graduation in our Sussex County schools. A cherished part of being in local historical societies... Columns 18 Jun 2024 | 11:25
Provident Bank, which has merged with Lakeland Bank, says it will close branches in Augusta, Franklin, Newton, Sparta, Vernon and Wantage. (File photo) 6 bank branches in county to close After closing its merger with Lakeland Bank last month, Provident Bank said it will close six branches in Sussex County. Home 18 Jun 2024 | 10:54
Kiefer Sutherland performs Sunday night at the Newton Theatre. (Photo by Beth Elliot) Welcome summer with music, words From Summer Solstice celebrations and soulful duos to local singer-songwriters, electrifying rock shows and vinyl spins,... Home 17 Jun 2024 | 07:22
Carney, Henderson win GOP primary Incumbent Chris Carney and Lafayette Mayor Alan Henderson came out on top in the June 4 Republican primary for two seats... Home 11 Jun 2024 | 11:22