A Lincoln impersonator attends the Sussex County Republican Committee’s Lincoln Day Brunch on Saturday, Feb. 22 in Sparta. Abraham Lincoln was a leader of the Republican Party, which formed in the 1850s, and the first party member to be elected president. (Photos by Dave Smith) County GOP neutral in primary race for governor Federal, state and local officials joined fellow Republicans at the Sussex County Republican Committee’s annual Lincoln Day... News 25 Feb 2025 | 12:17
County buys vape sensors for schools The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to spend $81,414 to reimburse schools for the purchase... Home 25 Feb 2025 | 09:18
Several Harlem Wizards help Owen Magath, 4, of Jefferson dunk the ball to score the final point of a fundraising game Feb. 7 at Jefferson Township High School. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Harlem Wizards bring game - and money The show basketball team the Harlem Wizards took on a team of middle school teachers and staff members in a fun-filled charity... Local News 18 Feb 2025 | 02:07
Volunteers welcome a guest and her buddy walking the red carpet into the prom last year at St. Francis de Sales Church in Vernon. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Giving others a Night to Shine Nearly 200 volunteers will welcome 88 special-needs people to a prom Friday, Feb. 7 at St. Francis de Sales Church in Vernon.... Home 04 Feb 2025 | 05:22
Girls audition for the new Sussex County Miners Dance and Cheer Team on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Trinity Studios in Sparta. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) 5, 6, 7, 8 ... go Miners! More than two dozen girls showed off their athletic skills and dancing abilities Saturday, Jan. 25 during auditions for the... Home 30 Jan 2025 | 07:38
Bank purchase set to close Sussex County will close on its purchase of the former Provident Bank property in Newton on Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Board... Home 29 Jan 2025 | 05:28
$93,560 to fund drug prevention programs The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to give $93,560 to Municipal Alliance Committees for... Home 14 Jan 2025 | 09:52
Parker Space Senator bit by rattlesnake State Sen. Parker Space, R-24, is in a New York City hospital recovering from a rattlesnake bite, his wife, Jill, said Wednesday,... Home 06 Jan 2025 | 07:22
Former Lafayette Mayor Alan Henderson takes the oath of office as a member of the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 1. From left are his son, Andrew; his wife, Lorie; and his daughter, Vanessa Henderson-Aikens, who administered the oath. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Henderson joins county board Chris Carney and Alan Henderson were sworn in as members of Sussex County Board of County Commissioners at the board’s annual... Home 06 Jan 2025 | 07:20
Many projects planned for 2025 All of the funds provided to Sussex County in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will have been allocated by the end of... News 29 Dec 2024 | 03:23
Firefighters with Greenwood Forest Volunteer Fire Company #3 escort Santa through West Milford neighborhoods Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Santa sightings, last-minute shopping Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Santa will tour with the Ogdensburg Fire Department. Time to be announced.... Local News 23 Dec 2024 | 05:45
Pope John’s Tylik Hill reaches out for the pylon and scores his team’s first touchdown of the NJSIAA Non-Public, Group B championship Friday, Nov. 29 at MetLife Stadium. Hill made three touchdowns. The Lions lost to DePaul, 33-21. (Photos by Glenn Clark) Pope John loses championship game, 33-21 After a competitive first half in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public, Group B... Sports 03 Dec 2024 | 05:28
Santa speaks at the launch of Project Self-Sufficiency’s annual Season of Hope toy drive Oct. 25. At right is Deborah Berry-Toon, executive director of the nonprofit organization. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Season of Hope toy drive under way Project Self-Sufficiency launched its annual Season of Hope toy drive with a presentation Oct. 25 attended by state, county... Home 25 Nov 2024 | 07:23
Board to buy property for $1M The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of the property at 15 Trinity St., Newton, for $1 million... Home 05 Nov 2024 | 11:18
Sussex County Clerk Jeffrey Parrott certifies the county’s election results. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) UPDATED: Election responsibilities shared by clerk, board The Sussex County Clerk’s Office has issued more than 13,300 ballots to residents for the Nov. 5 election. Those ballots were... Home 18 Oct 2024 | 03:43
