Nonprofit aims to help children cope A few years ago, T Love, a board-certified positive psychology educator and energy therapist, read an article about schools... Home 08 Feb 2025 | 01:26
Hundreds of fighters, fencers, archers and throwers take part in the 100 Minutes War on Nov. 23 at Camp Sacajawea in Sparta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Re-enactors show off skills in battle While many people were making Thanksgiving preparations or getting a start on their Christmas shopping, more than 500 people... Local News 30 Dec 2024 | 05:29
Mia Soleil Sanchez, 13, of Franklin on the set of ‘America’s Got Talent.’ (Photo courtesy of Christina Sanchez) Young singer makes NYC theater debut Mia Soleil Sanchez, 13, of Franklin will make her New York theater debut Saturday, Dec. 14. Last summer, she impressed “America’s... Home 08 Dec 2024 | 04:54
A girl takes a pony ride during the Sparta Food Truck & Music Fest on Saturday, July 20 at White Lake Park. (Photos by Maria Kovic) 1,300 visit Food Truck & Music Fest More than 1,300 people attended the second Sparta Food Truck & Music Fest on Saturday, July 20 at White Lake Field. The event,... Local News 23 Jul 2024 | 05:42
Vietnam War veteran Carmen Turrisi Jr. was named the grand marshal of the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27 in Newton. The parade also was scheduled to honor World War II veteran Cornelius ‘Neal’ Faber, shown at left. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Vietnam War vet is parade grand marshal Vietnam War veteran Carmen Turrisi Jr. was named the grand marshal of the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27 in Newton.... Home 28 May 2024 | 05:59
Gene Taylor, who grew up in Vernon, competes on the NBC show ‘The Voice.’ (Photo by Casey Durkin/NBC) Taylor competes on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ Eugene Steficek was raised by a single mother in Vernon, and they did not have a lot of money. But she made sure that he... Home 12 Mar 2024 | 05:00
Jacob Alderete, left, with Dr. Chris Evans. Alderete worked with Evans and Dr. Catherine Cahill at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine during his summer fellowship from the Irene & Eric Simon Brain Research Foundation. (Photos courtesy of IES Brain Research Foundation) IES Brain Research Foundation turns 20 The Irene & Eric Simon (IES) Brain Research Foundation is celebrating its 20th anniversary and plans to resume awarding its... Local News 10 Mar 2024 | 10:23
Gail Shawger with her ‘grandchildren’ Madeline Kinney, Isabel Fernandes, Miles Swanson, Heath Ziccardi and Eric Fernandes show what Christmas was like in 1916. (Photos by Daniele Sciuto) Christmas back on the farm Residents got a taste of what Christmas was like on a Sussex County farm during four different periods of history last month.... Home 19 Dec 2023 | 05:52
Alana Van Der Sluys of Jefferson will sign copies of ‘Freedom with Food and Fitness’ on Nov. 14 in Sparta. (Photo provided) Author to launch book tonight Starting in her early 20s, Alana Van Der Sluys had three undiagnosed eating disorders. She recovered from them by reading... Entertainment 14 Nov 2023 | 05:31
Angel Diaz Jr. at a Dragon gun post in Beirut in December 1983. 40 years since their ultimate sacrifice Sparta resident Angel Diaz Jr., a former U.S. Marine Corps infantry sergeant, will travel to Camp Lejeune, N.C., this weekend... Local News 20 Oct 2023 | 03:52
PC1 People line up for a barbecue lunch at the 10th annual veterans picnic, hosted by Sussex County Division of Senior Services, on Saturday, Aug. 19. (Photos by Daniele Sciuto) 150 attend veterans picnic About 150 veterans attended the 10th annual veterans picnic, hosted by Sussex County Division of Senior Services, on Saturday,... Home 28 Aug 2023 | 04:50
DR1 John Bradford, dressed as Santa Claus, talks to children at the Christmas in July open house Sunday, July 16. (Photos by Daniele Sciuto) Time shifting Santa and ice cream? Nothing beats the heat like some holiday magic. The Chinkchewunska Chapter of the National Society Daughters... Home 31 Jul 2023 | 04:51
Puppy foam parties were part of the fifth annual Pupstock Festival on Saturday, July 8 in Augusta. (Photos by Daniele Sciuto) Dogs have their day Hundreds of people and their dogs gathered for the fifth annual Pupstock Festival on Saturday, July 8. The event at the Sussex... Home 18 Jul 2023 | 03:46
Members of the American Legion follow the flag bearers to the New Jersey Veterans’ Memorial in High Point State Park. (Photo by Daniele Sciuto) American Legion remembers heroes Veterans paid tribute to those who have fought for our country during the 74th annual American Legion memorial service on... Home 01 Jul 2023 | 07:13
