A 15-yard touchdown reception by wideout Dean Grundy (15) gives Vernon a 14-0 lead over West Milford in the second quarter. The Vikings won, 21-0, at home Friday, Oct. 25. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: 5 teams to play in sectional tournaments Five Sussex County teams will participate in New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) sectional tournaments.... Home 31 Oct 2024 | 03:49
New inclusive playground opens Fulfilling a plan to expand healthy recreation opportunities for New Jerseyans of all abilities, the Department of Environmental... Local News 30 Oct 2024 | 08:14
Football roundup: Newton beats Kittatinny Newton moved to the top of the American Blue division of the SFC with a win over Kittatinny, 26-6, there Saturday, Oct. 19.... Home 25 Oct 2024 | 01:03
The Vernon Township High School Marching Band and Color Guard perform during halftime of the game with Mount Olive on Oct. 11. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Marching band contest today in Vernon Vernon Township High School will host 21 high school marching bands in a competition starting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.... Home 19 Oct 2024 | 07:43
High Point defensive back Brendan Lehman (21) catches the ball for an interception during the final seconds of the game at Lenape Valley on Friday, Oct. 11. The Wildcats won, 21-14. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point defeats Lenape Valley High Point defeated Lenape Valley, 21-14, there Friday, Oct. 11. The Wildcats’ record improved to 6-1. The team remains atop... Home 15 Oct 2024 | 06:50
Chef David Suarez of Bone Yard, a Mexican restaurant in Sparta, won the 2024 Chopped Sussex Challenge. (Photo provided) Bone Yard chef wins contest Chef David Suarez of Bone Yard, a Mexican restaurant in Sparta, won the title as well as $500 and a trophy in the 2024 Chopped... Home 15 Oct 2024 | 08:35
The Lenape Valley Regional High School Marching Band competes Saturday, Sept. 28 in the Highlander Marching Classic in West Milford. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Marching Band Festival set for today in Stanhope Sixteen high school bands will compete in the Lenape Valley Marching Band Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event begins at... Home 05 Oct 2024 | 07:28
Sparta wideout Luke Doster stretches out his arm with the ball as he enters the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter. Sparta defeated Vernon, 30-13, at home Friday, Sept. 27. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Newton beats High Point A week after losing to Sparta, 39-7, Newton came back to beat High Point, 36-32, there Friday, Sept. 27. The Wildcats (4-1)... Home 01 Oct 2024 | 05:54
SCCC golf outing Thursday Sussex County Community College (SCCC) will hold its 24th annual Golf Outing on Thursday, Oct. 3 at Great Gorge Golf Club... Home 28 Sep 2024 | 07:30
Vernon, Sparta schools limit cellphone use The Vernon and Sparta public school districts have adopted policies limiting students’ use of cellphones at school. The Vernon... Home 24 Sep 2024 | 09:39
Stephanie Ryann performs Saturday afternoon at the Country Music Fest at Mountain Creek in Vernon. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ryann) Vernon goes country this weekend Mountain Creek hosts a two-day Country Music Fest this weekend, and Taylor Swift fans are welcome to sing along during two... Entertainment 23 Sep 2024 | 09:16
High Point wideout Caden Nardone catches the ball while shadowed by Kittatinny defensive back Niko Martinez in the second half. The Wildcats defeated the Cougars, 36-21, in their third win in a row. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point wins 3 in a row High Point defeated Kittatinny, 36-21, there Saturday, Sept. 14. It was the Wildcats third win in a row this season. Jerron... Home 17 Sep 2024 | 07:22
The 9/11 Memorial at Sussex County Community College in Newton. (Photo provided) 9/11 ceremonies planned today Sussex County Community College (SCCC) will host a ceremony marking the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist... Home 11 Sep 2024 | 09:34
FB1 A West Milford defensive back falls to the turf as Jefferson receiver Christopher Connolly catches a long-range pass resulting in a touchdown late in the second quarter. West Milford won the game, 42-15, on Sept. 6 at Jefferson Township High School. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Sparta beats Lakeland Sparta High School’s football team defeated Lakeland, 31-17, there Sept. 6. Brady Shagawat scored two touchdowns for the Spartans... Home 10 Sep 2024 | 02:00
Nicholas Lalueza of Vernon shows off a Happy Cloud adaptive T-shirt. (Photos by Robert Adam Mayer) Clothes adapt to patients’ needs When people are dealing with illness or injuries, the last thing they need is to struggle with their clothes. Happy Cloud... Business 26 Aug 2024 | 08:42
