Jessica Lain Magura, star of the “Coach Jess” series on YouTube, teaches children to be more active. (Photos provided) ‘Coach Jess’ urges children to be active Lauren Magura, creator of “Coach Jess,” and her sister-in-law, Jessica Lain Magura, star of the show, decided to create a... Home 16 Nov 2024 | 10:45
Adelyn Hoo, 15, of Sparta performs at the Excel Festival 2024. (Photos by KrPhotogs Photography) Skater takes silver in competition Adelyn Hoo, 15, of Sparta won second place in the junior women’s event at the 2024 Excel National Final and Festival in July... Sports 15 Sep 2024 | 08:47
Michael Lawrence’s first book, ‘The Broken Light of a Different Sun,’ was published in 2022. (Photo provided) Author working on second novel After tasting success with his first novel, Michael Lawrence of Newton has plans to release a new book in the coming months.... Home 18 Aug 2024 | 12:32
Kate Assaraf of Sparta has been named 2024 Mompreneur of the Year by New Jersey Family magazine. (Photos provided) Dip founder named Mompreneur of the Year Kate Assaraf, a Sparta native and the mother of two, has been named 2024 Mompreneur of the Year by New Jersey Family magazine.... Business 10 Aug 2024 | 11:47
Community planner Jessica Caldwell in front of her business, J. Caldwell & Associates, 145 Spring St., Newton. (Photos provided) Helping towns reach their visions Jessica Caldwell, a community planner based in Newton, has worked on master plans for Vernon, Newton, Andover borough and... Home 30 Jun 2024 | 03:01
Former state Sen. Steve Oroho, R-24, poses with his wife, Rita, on the day he became Senate Republican Leader. (Photo provided) Oroho most proud of helping businesses State Sen. Steve Oroho, R-24, retired early this year after serving 16 years in the New Jersey Senate. During his time as... Home 17 Mar 2024 | 05:20
Assemblyman Hal Wirths retired from public office in January. (Photos provided) Retired Assemblyman has no regrets Assemblyman Hal Wirths, R-24, retired from the state Legislature earlier this year after serving three terms. Now 58, he will... Home 20 Feb 2024 | 10:44
Tara Scrittore prepares to read a story to her kindergarten students at Hamburg School. Scrittore named county Teacher of the Year Tara Scrittore, a kindergarten teacher at Hamburg School, has been named the 2023-24 Sussex County Teacher of the Year. She... Home 11 Jan 2024 | 12:04
Caitlin Potosnak, who grew up in Vernon, started dance classes when she was 3 years old. Rockette living her dream While the holiday season can set many of us dreaming, Caitlin Potosnak sees her dream realized every day when she steps onto... Home 08 Dec 2023 | 08:09
Harper Schmid, left, and Paige Parlapiano trained six days a week before the competition. 9th-grade skater wins bronze Two Sparta girls took part in the 2024 Eastern Sectional Singles Final ice skating competition Oct. 31-Nov. 4 in Coral Springs,... Local News 29 Nov 2023 | 04:16
James Robertson was named head football coach of the Skylanders during the off-season. (Photo provided) New SCCC football coach aims for winning record New head football coach James Robertson has led the Skylanders to a 5-1 record so far this season. He was promoted to that... Home 18 Oct 2023 | 04:43
Joanne Mulder, left, and Lisa Fraser with their brother, Frank Pinter. They became his legal guardians after their parents died in a car accident in 1990. (Photos provided) Realtor receives humanitarian award Lisa Fraser, a Sparta native and local Realtor, has won the Dominick Calabrese Humanitarian of the Year Award from Catholic... Local News 26 Sep 2023 | 08:30
Temporary box seats are set up at the horse arena at the New Jersey State Fair. A committee aims to have a permanent structure with box seats built there. (Photos by Daniele Sciuto) Group wants permanent box seats at fair Jenny Shotwell’s great-grandfather was one of the founders of the farmers fair that has grown into the New Jersey State Fair-Sussex... Home 24 Aug 2023 | 09:37
Col. Joseph Abegg, New Jersey state president of the Air & Space Forces Association, congratulates Sparta High School teacher Mark Meola, right. (Photos provided) STEM teacher wins statewide recognition Sparta High School teacher Mark Meola was named 2023 STEM Teacher of the Year for New Jersey by the Air & Space Forces Association... Local News 19 Aug 2023 | 08:49
Jolisse Gray of Byram was chosen Queen of the Fair last year. (Photo by Sammie Finch) Queen of the Fair completes her reign Queen of the Fair 2022 Jolisse Gray will pass her crown to the winner of the 2023 pageant on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the New... Home 01 Aug 2023 | 01:52
