Children visit cows at the Milking Parlor, where there are live demonstrations. (Photos provided) State Fair features fun and ‘edutainment’ The New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm & Horse Show is a cornucopia of agriculture, exciting performances, carnival... Home 28 Jul 2024 | 06:10
Our fireworks fantasy is Fido’s nightmare Mike Stura operates Skylands Animal Sanctuary in Wantage. When it comes to farm animals, you name it, he’s rescued it, from... Evergreen 27 Jun 2024 | 08:34
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
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
Identical twins Rebekah and Charlotte Smith hold their sister, Sadie, who was born Feb. 29. (Photos provided) Twins welcome Leap Day baby sister They say lightning can’t strike twice in the same place. With the Smith family, it sort of did - in a very positive way.... Home 21 Apr 2024 | 07:32
Antiques are everywhere you turn at Industry Kitchen & Bar in Sparta. (Photo by Sammie Finch) Industry takes diners back in time “I fell into the restaurant business later in life,” said Steve Scro. “I love people, collecting hard-to-find and unique... Local News 15 Mar 2024 | 06:15
Brandon Bordt calls himself ‘Kittatinny’s No. 1 fan.’ (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Group aims to help Kittatinny’s ‘No. 1 fan’ A local figure and his father are seeking help from the community. Their trailer-park home in Carriage Mobile Homes in Lafayette... Local News 19 Dec 2023 | 06:44
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
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
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
Simba is a therapy cat who helps ease angst and is a calming spirit for the Back on Track mentoring agency. He was adopted from Father John’s Animal House nine years ago and is one of thousands of adoptions the shelter has facilitated. ( Photo by Laurie Gordon) Father John’s Animal House to add spay/neuter on site A shy orange and white kitten sat at the back of a lower cage at Father John’s Animal House. He and his brother had been found... Local News 03 May 2022 | 02:31
‘He’s got the whole world in his hands’ An interfaith Thanksgiving service was held on the shores of Franklin Pond on Sunday to ring in the holiday season and give... Local News 27 Nov 2021 | 07:02
The Farmer's Market is shown last year at the Shoppes at Lafayette. Farmer's Market plans mid-April opening The second annual Farmers Market at the Shoppes at Lafayette plans to open on Sunday, April 19. “We are working closely with... Business 19 Mar 2020 | 05:04
