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Last year, 648 new winter coats collected through the New Jersey Herald's Gift of Warmth drive were distributed to those otherwise facing a cold and bleak winter season.

By BRUCE A. SCRUTON bscruton@njherald.com Nearly 40 Sussex County residents are being sought by the federal government wanting to give them a tax refund.

Sussex County, NJ Focus First I list some events...then I highlight some Sussex County organizations and the Sussex County Food Co-op. Here are some events from the Sussex County Democratic Party Calendar and the Sussex County website : November 01, 2009 9th Annual Salute to Military Veterans - Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 2 pm.

Photo by Amy Paterson/New Jersey Herald Sussex County Community College spokeswoman Kathleen Scott talks about the renovations made to create the new Business Learning Center in the E Building at SCCC.

Monday 31 Aug 2009 Monday, August 31, 2009 at 10:37PM AUGUSTA, N.J. - The Sussex Skyhawks fell behind in the first inning and were unable to battle back as they lost 6-4 to the visiting Les Capitales de Quebec Monday night at Skylands Park.

This Saturday, Space Farms will celebrate teddy bears with a special day for kids of all ages.

Photo by Anna Murphey/New Jersey Herald Lauren Brodhecker, 15, of Brodhecker Farm in Hampton works on touching up the paint on the a oeA New Shining Stara quilt block, painted on plywood which will adorn a barn on the family farm as part of the New Jersey Barn Quilt Project.

A Pohatcong Township pilot played a key role in a successful search and rescue Wednesday after a small plane crashed at a Sussex County air strip.

Thursday 13 Aug Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 12:05AM AUGUSTA, NJ - Reigning Can-Am League Pitcher of the Week RHP Wayne Lundgren baffled the Sussex Skyhawks over the first seven innings of Wednesday night s 8-4 win for the Rox.

AUGUSTA - Heavy rains that caused damage throughout the region Sunday morning could not keep some people away from the New Jersey State Fair and Sussex County Farm & Horse Show.

"Well they tell me but I can't be sure/that a man's best friend is a mangy cur I kinda favor the hog myself/how about a hand for the hog Ya say a hog ain't nothin' but a porky thing/little forked feet with a nosey ring Pickle them feet folks/how about a hand for the hog" Roger Miller's ode to hogs was one of many memorable songs from 1985's ...

The 2009 New Jersey State Fair and Sussex County Farm and Horse Show boasts tons of daily entertainment.

Photo by Anna Murphey/New Jersey Herald This is a wooly-coated Mangalitsa pig at the Mosefund Farm in Frankford.

Wednesday 29 Jul Can Am League Report Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 12:30AM CAN-AM LEAGUE RECAP 7/28/09 * Quebec 4, Sussex 1 @ Augusta, NJ.

Bruce Gordon of Newton has owned and operated G&H Services - he's the "G" - a circa-1946 family business that serves the construction sector: Think tractors, backhoes and Caterpillars.

Saturday 25 Jul Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 02:31AM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com-AUGUSTA, N.J. - Designated hitter Luis Soto lofted a sacrifice fly scoring Ray Serrano from third in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Sussex Skyhawks to a dramatic 8-7 win over the Worcester Tornadoes on Friday night in front of 3,743 at Skylands Park.

The New Jersey Herald and the Sussex County Skyhawks are looking to honor a handful of "good neighbors" in the first Good Neighbor Award event.

Monday 13 Jul Worcester Tornadoes Fall to the Sussex Skyhawks 9-5 - Can-Am League Monday, July 13, 2009 at 01:57AM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com-AUGUSTA, NJ--- Another promising start to a ballgame was derailed by a SkyHawk rally.

Native Americans from across the Americas will gather in New Jersey this weekend to celebrate their rich cultural traditions with the public.

"Make hay while the sun shines" has become a cliche to cover a wide range of situations.