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I know where youse come from by the words youse use

30 Apr 2026 | 11:21

One of the best arguments I ever had was about whether a person stands in line or on line.

I was standing on line with my husband Bob waiting to buy movie tickets to see Stay Online. (Okay, it was Jaws, but I couldn’t resist.)

It was a bit of a wait, and the guy in front of us was getting agitated.

“How...

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Vote Now: Cover Design for the Childrens’ Newspaper

28 Apr 2026 | 04:54

The Childrens’ Newspaper returns next week, and we need your help choosing the cover. Check out this...

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Robert McCaffrey ( File photo)

Judge orders McBride murder suspect to remain locked up pending trial

28 Apr 2026 | 10:51

The suspect in the 1990 murder of Vernon resident Lisa McBride will remain in custody pending trial,...

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Sparta Township has recognized Fallen Firefighters Week with a proclamation and the lighting town hall in red. ( Photo: Dave Smith)

Sparta honors fallen firefighters

27 Apr 2026 | 01:37

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Mahoney wins singles title as Sparta boys tennis places second at H/W/S

27 Apr 2026 | 01:32

Senior Graham Mahoney captured the second singles title as the Sparta High boys tennis team placed second...

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Lena Ouellette is shown representing SCMUA-Wallkill River Watershed and AmeriCorps NJ Watershed. ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

Sparta hosts Earth Day Fair

27 Apr 2026 | 01:09

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<b>Sussex Skylanders infielder Seiji Umezawa waits for the throw as Monroe Express runner Anthony Sanchez dives towards second base.</b>

Sussex Skylanders infielder Seiji Umezawa waits for the throw as Monroe Express runner Anthony Sanchez dives towards second base. ( Photo: George Leroy Hunter)

Skylanders tops Monroe in high-scoring baseball game

27 Apr 2026 | 11:30

Sussex County Community College defeated Monroe University, 19-15, in a high-scoring baseball game on...

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I know where youse come from by the words youse use

Vote Now: Cover Design for the Childrens’ Newspaper

Judge orders McBride murder suspect to remain locked up pending trial

Sparta honors fallen firefighters

Mahoney wins singles title as Sparta boys tennis places second at H/W/S

Sparta hosts Earth Day Fair

Skylanders tops Monroe in high-scoring baseball game

Fairgrounds hosts military vehicle show

College hosts trout fishing contest

Sequoia Rose brings Nashville bluegrass sound to Krogh’s stage

Benny’s Bodega fundraiser raises record prize, supports expansion

Chamber toasts the stars

SCCC president honored with Chairman’s Award at county chamber luncheon