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
Members of the Police Pipes and Drums of Morris County 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 | 01:53
Sandy Suanson, left, who depends on the Sparta Community Food Pantry, stands with volunteer Margy Laplaca. ( Photo by Laurie Gordon) Sparta Community Food Pantry offers holiday meals to less fortunate When people walked into the Sparta Community Food Pantry on Dec. 14, they heard thanks, blessings, even disbelief. Each holiday... Local News 19 Dec 2022 | 01:17
Sparta Police Department named number one in the state The Sparta Township Police Department was recently ranked number one in the state and 7th in the nation by SafeWise.com which... Local News 25 Oct 2022 | 12:53
Marcello Pedalino gives the keynote speech at Think Tank symposium. Sparta couple professes the importance of looking ‘Onward and Upwards’ at international symposium Dr. Jill Pedalino and Marcello Pedalino, of Sparta, recently presented at the prestigious annual Think Tank symposium. This... Local News 26 Jul 2022 | 07:49
The Annual Krogh's Turkey Trot is in its 13th year and is among New Jersey’s largest and most popular running events, serving as a fundraiser for The Sparta Education Foundation (SEF). ( SEF) Runners enjoy beautiful weather for Krogh's Turkey Trot On a 45-degree, sunny Thanksgiving morning, runners participated in Krogh’s Turkey Trot in Lake Mohawk. The annual event... Local News 30 Nov 2019 | 11:46
Philip Gely, left, and Zac Saul, right, prepare to present their poetry at the school's Veterans Day assembly ( Laurie Gordon) Stillwater students honor vets Stillwater Township Elementary School yard was lined with American flags on Wednesday for the fifth annual Veteran's Day... Local News 19 Nov 2019 | 04:43
Veritas Girls Basketball BCCA Invitational. ( Photo provided) Veritas basketball teams shoot for great season Greg Gaffney is the assistant athletic director of the girls and boys teams at Veritas Christian Academy and they're looking... Sports 11 Nov 2019 | 01:40
Sparta Middle Schoolers at race start. ( Coach Gilmartin) Sparta middle school race doubles in size since inception The third annual Sparta Invitational for local middle school cross country teams was held at the end of October. While other... Newsletter 04 Nov 2019 | 10:50
Garlic and Oil owner, Kathryn Kaplan with the store's new and booming Get Personal section. ( Laurie Gordon) Garlic and Oil A customer left Garlic and Oil with a gift for a friend, but later returned to the store after she couldn't stop thinking... Business 30 Oct 2019 | 04:22
