A home in Hewitt is under contract. The state of local real estate: Low supply, high demand Local realtors say buyers aren’t deterred by current interest rates – but potential sellers are, resulting in a limited number... Local News 15 Jan 2025 | 01:28
Dennis Dalelio is a visual artist and art educator known for large-scale oil and acrylic works. (Photo provided) Dalelio to talk at meeting today Artist Dennis Dalelio will speak at the Sussex County Art Society’s meeting Thursday, Jan. 9. The meeting is at noon at the... Entertainment 09 Jan 2025 | 09:08
Ann Nathan Ann E. (Reitman) Nathan of Highland Lakes passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, surrounded by her family after... Obituaries 27 Jun 2024 | 10:39
Nuisance or investment opportunity? Towns struggle to handle growth of short-term rentals Short-term rentals have surged in popularity in recent years, providing more options for tourists They’ve also grown into... Home 01 Feb 2024 | 02:11
Woman charged with aggravated assault, DWI Maria Cerino, 46, of Sparta was charged with aggravated assault and driving while intoxicated Dec. 4. At about 5:15 p.m.,... Police & Fire 01 Jan 2024 | 08:23
David Castner, SCCC trustee, dies in motorcycle accident David J. Castner of Highland Lakes died tragically and unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.... Home 24 Aug 2023 | 03:59
Lynn Schultz Lynn Marie Kaufhold Schultz of Highland Lakes passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family on June 18, 2023.... Obituaries 22 Jul 2023 | 04:58
Branchville man gets 90 days in jail Anthony Frato Jr., 48, of Branchville was sentenced to 90 days in the Morris County Correctional Facility and fours years... Home 24 Apr 2023 | 06:45
The hens have finally started laying at Meadowburn Farm in Vernon, N.J. ( Jesse Clarke) Eggsplainer They cost more than twice as much at the store as they did last year. Local farmers have waiting lists and customer limits,... Local News 30 Jan 2023 | 03:03
More on bears I am not a bear hunter, bear activist, or bear expert. In fact, I am neutral on the subject. But what I am is a resident... Letters to the Editor 23 Sep 2022 | 03:38
2022 Sussex County Senior of the Year Peg Behnke. Peg Behnke named Sussex County Senior of the Year Highland Lakes resident Peg Behnke was recognized as the 2022 Sussex County Senior of the Year for her work at Harvest House... Local News 19 Aug 2022 | 02:52
Sneaking into Wendy Stamer’s Sparta, NJ, birdfeeder. Locals bear with local bears In a survey of 550 readers, 91% responded that they’ve spotted at least one bear around town this year. Bears where? Readers... Local News 12 Aug 2022 | 02:09
SCCC Dean’s List, Spring 2022 Sussex County Community College recently announced the 420 students who showed the academic achievement required to make... Honor Roll/Dean's List 16 Jun 2022 | 09:50
Mass shootings and the Second Amendment In less than a month America has endured three mass shootings and over 30 deaths. In each case an assault-style weapon was... Letters to the Editor 07 Jun 2022 | 01:45
Daria Bonomini at one of her workshops (Photo provided) In a time of horror in Ukraine, Highland Lakes woman demonstrates her home country’s beauty Did you ever see a pysanka? They are Ukranian Easter eggs, and they are something to behold. Decorated in traditional folk... Local News 11 Apr 2022 | 04:20
