Sussex County Fairgrounds in halcyon days, which will return more quickly thanks to community coordination: “While we would prefer to be hosting events at the Fairgrounds that promote agriculture, family-friendly entertainment, education, and youth development, or helping other local non-profits with their fundraising efforts, “ the Fairgrounds says, “the members of Sussex County Farm & Horse Show Association have stepped forward to help improve public health and to help area businesses rebound as soon as possible.” (File photo by Chris Wyman) Covid vaccinations are now available at Sussex County Fairgrounds In a showing of community collaboration in a time of need, the Sussex County Fairgrounds has partnered with the Sussex County... Local News 19 Jan 2021 | 12:59
Flossie Meyer and her daughter, Jane Demado (Photo provided by Marianne Dilworth) Flossie Meyer shares what she’s learned in her 102 years Florence Meyer will be celebrating her 102nd birthday on Jan. 14. Through wars, the Great Depression, 9/11, times of social... Milestones 05 Jan 2021 | 05:07
Charlie Adam shows off one of the family’s stars ‘Stellar’ idea ignites light and hope Frankford resident Kate Adam teaches Spanish at Newton High School. Like all of us, she’s seen the effect the pandemic has... Local News 22 Dec 2020 | 03:44
Dave Green as Santa ready to deliver candy canes and holiday cheer around Byram (Photo provided by Dave Green) Motorcycle Santa delivers holiday spirit (and candy canes) Byram resident Dave Green recently gave the town a treat. Dressed as one of Santa’s helpers, he rode around town on his motorcycle... Entertainment 15 Dec 2020 | 03:49
Through high tech projection art, a changing compilation of videos, pictures and gifs tell a story on the Galluccio family’s house. (Photo provided by Elaine Galluccio) Sparta family turns home into drive-by holiday phantasmagoria The Galluccio family — Nick, 27, Jake, 19, Julia, 20, Rachel, 24, and their parents, Mark and Elaine — have a special Christmas... Entertainment 15 Dec 2020 | 02:44
The Stanhope House Iconic Jersey music venue holding on by its guitar strings One can’t recreate a place like The Stanhope House, known for years for its jammin’ blues bands, then its all-encompassing,... Entertainment 19 Nov 2020 | 01:46
From left: Amanda Floystad, technician; Jennifer Conviello, DPT; Amanda Cook, DPT clinic director; Michelle Rossi, office administrator; Matt Mandel, DPT; and Paige Conklin technician Physical therapy centers stay open with stringent Covid protocols Physical therapy centers stay open with stringent Covid protocols Newton. Sanitation, masking, and telehealth make keeping... Business 29 Oct 2020 | 11:58
El McMeen (Photo by Jo Ayres) El McMeen ‘strikes up the band’ El McMeen is known for his affinity for guitar music. Now, working with Mel Bay Publications, one of the pre-eminent publishers... Entertainment 24 Sep 2020 | 02:28
"The Castle Keeper," 92-year-old Bob Allen, stands by one of the castle's Flint Faience tiles. When Allen was a lad, an 85-year-old gentleman proudly showed him the tile, which remains at the entrance to the castle. He said to Allen, "See that tile with the man on the broom? That's me." (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Castle Keeper’s memories help bring fairytale kingdom back to life The Gingerbread Castle in Hamburg may be owned by Don Oriolo, but the self-designated “Castle Keeper” is 92-year-old Bob... Local News 15 Sep 2020 | 10:49
The Newton Theater (Photo by Laurie Gordon) ‘The pandemic is destroying the arts’ Theaters were some of the first venues to be shut down during the coronavirus pandemic. They’ve gone without income all this... Entertainment 08 Sep 2020 | 12:25
Customer Rich at John’s Barbershop Heads, and the stylists who love them, return to life Since Tristate salons and barbershops were mandated to shut down in March, many have been forced to apply for loans or dip... Local News 23 Jun 2020 | 04:47
Laurie Gordon ( Volunteers for the Project Self-Sufficiency garden showcase some of their vegetables which are available to those in need from May through November (from left to right: Master Gardner Mary Spector, Michael Foley, Rhoda Seider, Pat Foley).) Back to school fair returns to Project Self-Sufficiency NEWTON--The Project Self-Sufficiency campus was a-buzz with children, parents, representatives from a number of county resource... Home 26 Aug 2019 | 05:23
Rainbow Reflections opens in new location Rainbow Reflections by Rita is the newest store to move into the ever-expanding Shoppes at Lafayette. Like many other retailers,... Business 02 Aug 2019 | 02:08