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Press Releases

May 10, 2023

The BD Diabetes Center at Atlantic Health System’s Goryeb Children’s Hospital and JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, have partnered to distribute an educational video series for youth with type 1 diabetes. The three-part series, comprised of five-minute ...

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Teens and young adults who are pregnant or parenting can get help with driver education, employability skills training, parenting classes, job search assistance, and case management through the Bridges to Employing Youth Program offered by Project Self-Sufficiency. While working towards parenting ...

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Franklin NJ - ”Teeing off for Veterans” Project Help is hosting “Teeing off for Veterans” Golf outing on October 2, 2023, at Black Bear Golf club in Franklin NJ.  A full day of fun for every level of golfer.  This location was selected because it has the kind of course that everyone can have ...

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Family Promise of Sussex County is excited to announce our "Bid to Build a Better Future" Auction Fundraiser. As our largest fundraiser of the year, our programs and, most importantly, clients rely on supporters like you! All proceeds from this event will be used to fund the programs that have ...

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Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, virtual Bankruptcy seminar, Thursday, May 18th, 7:00 p.m.  Participants will discuss the process of filing for bankruptcy, as well as the options available to those facing overwhelming credit card debt, foreclosure, or asset repossession with an attorney.  ...

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NEWTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that a Sussex County man pleaded guilty to receiving more than $1.2 million in stolen funds in an international business e-mail compromise (BEC) scheme targeting businesses throughout the United States on May 4. The conviction is the first to ...

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SPARTA, NJ -  Now showing on the screens at the newly refurbished Box Office Cinemas at Sparta Theater: “Guardians of the Galaxy” “Are You There God It’s Me Margaret.” “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” Check the Box Office Cinemas website for showtimes.  

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Sparta Historical Society’s program committee assigned a Veterans theme to the month of May.  It opening Veteran’s program welcomes three local Veterans, Peter Litchfield, Brian O’Neill, and John Siemer, who will speak about their life experiences by answering questions posed by Sparta Historical.  ...

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Bring your tea cup and celebrate International Tea Day on Thursday, May 25th at noon- 3pm while participating in Sparta Historical Society’s tea lunch featuring special guest, owner/publisher of The Tea House Times, Gail Gastelu.  Learn the differences between white, green, oolong and black teas, ...

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A limited number of positions will be available in the Summer Youth Employment Program at Project Self-Sufficiency during July and August.  Rising Sussex County high school sophomores and juniors will receive free employability skills instruction at Project Self-Sufficiency, and will participate in ...

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Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, virtual Bankruptcy seminar, Thursday, May 18th, 7:00 p.m.  Participants will discuss the process of filing for bankruptcy, as well as the options available to those facing overwhelming credit card debt, foreclosure, or asset repossession with an attorney.  ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – MAY 3, 2023 – Atlantic Health System, an integrated care delivery system in New Jersey, scored its highest marks ever throughout their five medical centers – four ‘A’ grades and a ‘B’ -  by The Leapfrog Group in its Spring 2023 Hospital Safety Grades. Morristown Medical Center, ...

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The New York Jets and Atlantic Health System announced on Monday, May 1 a series of Youth Football CPR and AED Education Sessions. The announcement occurred at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center during a Youth Football Coaching Clinic in conjunction with the Super Football Conference (SFC), ...

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Hundreds of supporters recently flocked to Perona Farms to support Project Self-Sufficiency at the 25th anniversary of northwestern New Jersey’s premier culinary fundraising event, A Taste of Talent.  Patrons mingled with chefs from more than 50 celebrated area restaurants while feasting on ...

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Christ Episcopal Church in Newton will host a recital by organist John V. Baratta on Saturday, May 13th, 4:00 p.m. A New Jersey native, Baratta studied piano and organ at Jersey City State College and worked as a music educator for 32 years, teaching both instrumental and vocal music in the public ...

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APRIL 26, 2023, MORRISTOWN, NJ – Atlantic Health System has shared the first samples of human tissue through a new partnership between the state-of-the-art Atlantic Health BioBank and the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN) - Southern Division. The CHTN is a ...

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In celebration of Earth Day, the Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA) and the Wallkill River Watershed Management Group (WRWMG) hosted the sixteenth annual Earth Day Event on April 20th at the Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling Facilities in Lafayette, NJ. More than 200 Sussex ...

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The SCCC Skylanders Men’s Lacrosse team comes off a huge home win in front of a great crowd against Union County College this past Sunday and have captured the number three seed in the Region 19 Lacrosse Tournament. The College will host a home game in the Final Four this Friday night at 7 p.m.

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The Sussex County Bar Association (SCBA) announces that Law Day, the annual, national celebration of the Rule of Law in the United States, will be celebrated on Monday, May 1st, 7:00 p.m. at the historic Sussex County Courthouse.  The event will feature live music and a catered reception for ...

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It's Spring, time to CLEANUP your medicine cabinet of unneeded Rx medications. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue. Proper disposal of unneeded drugs saves lives and protects the environment and our overall community. The DEA National Prescription ...

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After receiving a COVID diagnosis the morning of our original 3/16 planned event, Sparta Historical Society is thrilled to again welcome Carol Simon Levin, actress and historian, to perform her one woman show of “Crazy Daisy”- Juliette Low, Intrepid Founder of the Girl Scouts”.  While she ...

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When we think of the clarinet, most of us probably imagine Benny Goodman and the Big Band sound. Yet for many years – centuries even – the clarinet has been the mainstay of the symphonic orchestra. No less a composer than Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote for its sweet, friendly tone. The New ...

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Sparta Historical Society presents “Discover the ART in SpARTa” on Sunday, April  23rd from 1-4pm at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum.  This spring exhibit draws specifically from Sparta’s own talented resident artists.  Our guest artists submitted a wide range of works, utilizing a variety of ...

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NEWTON, NJ - Fairview Lake YMCA Camps is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Sunday, April 30, 2-4 p.m. at the Y, 1035 Fairview Lake Rd. in Newton. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the ...

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Atlantic Health System recently became the first in New Jersey to use MicroTransponder®, Inc.’s Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System, an FDA-approved, breakthrough technology for stroke survivors experiencing ongoing hand and arm impairment. Vivistim, a small device implanted in a patient’s upper chest ...

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Fun, interactive activities for parents and children will be available at a free Family Health Expo hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency on Thursday, April 27th, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Representatives from local health organizations will be on hand to discuss resources for the health and well-being of ...

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Teens and adults are invited to learn about the prevention of child sexual assault at a free online training session offered Wednesday, April 19th, 3:00 p.m.  The workshop is offered via Zoom by the Enough Abuse Campaign, a cooperative effort of Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey, Project ...

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Teens and adults are invited to learn about the prevention of child sexual assault at a free online training session offered Wednesday, April 19th, 3:00 p.m.  The workshop is offered via Zoom by the Enough Abuse Campaign, a cooperative effort of Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey, Project ...

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NEWTON, NJ – DASI is looking for volunteers for their Domestic Violence Response Team or DVRT and their Sexual Assault Response Team or SART. The “Sussex County Non-Profit of the Year 2023” will provide training beginning on Monday, April 24. For additional information email elias@dasi.org.

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LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ - RJW Exteriors, a leading provider of exterior home remodeling services, is pleased to announce it is now offering windows and sliding glass doors from Home Guard Doors & Windows.  These premium products stand out from the competition, providing homeowners with unmatched ...

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