Bill Truran’s latest book is a historical novel about the Hon. Robert Ogden II. Sussex County History Today: ‘Honest Ogden’ Sussex County history fans will be pleased to learn that Bill Truran, the county historian, has written yet another book... Columns 26 Apr 2024 | 03:28
A stone arch bridge in Sussex County. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Turning rails to trails During the past 20 years, I have been an enthusiastic advocate for turning our abandoned rail lines into trails. I had the... Columns 22 Apr 2024 | 08:16
The Silver Lake YMCA Scouts camp. (Photos courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: The Old Turnpike, Part 2 A few weeks ago, I told of a hiking trail I’ve known my whole life that is out of the way and little used. It used to be... Columns 11 Apr 2024 | 02:40
FI1 Earl Hornyak holds a trout that he caught on opening day, Saturday, April 5. He and his friend Bill Repasy took a difficult path through dense shrubbery to get to an exceptional location with huge trout. (Photo by Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: ‘Fishin’ Blues’ I’m blending current events, Sussex County history and my personal history as well. As March is ripped from my wall calendar... Columns 07 Apr 2024 | 03:43
Sussex County History Today: RevolutionNJ proclamation We in Sussex County are preparing for a great event in the history of the United States. That will be the 250th celebration... Columns 31 Mar 2024 | 12:14
Three new historical markets usually are approved each year. (Photo provided by Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Spring update Welcome to today! That is, each day is a new one, and there’s always change. The world is always readjusting in front of... Columns 17 Mar 2024 | 04:27
Laborers work on the railroad near Franklin about 1905. (Photo provided by Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Irish immigrants St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, March 17. It is what is known as a feast day in the Catholic church. The day has taken on additional... Columns 11 Mar 2024 | 09:11
The Sussex-Wantage Historical Society Museum will hold its grand opening March 2. (Photo provided) Sussex County History Today: New museum in Sussex Borough This week, I would like to introduce Mario Poggi, Sussex Borough historian, who has an important announcement to make. Sussex-Wantage... Columns 02 Mar 2024 | 09:38
The 1924 concrete mill, including the 90-foot tower/grain silo, on Gingerbread Castle Road just off Route 23 in Hamburg is being demolished. The owner also began demolition of the shorter office tower - without permission. A stop-work order was issued until it is determined what can be saved, stabilized and how. (Photo provided) Sussex County History Today: Wheatsworth Mills The Grinding Down of Wheatsworth Mills By Ron Dupont From Franklin Pond to Hamburg, the Wallkill River runs 4½ miles and... Columns 19 Feb 2024 | 03:25
The zinc ore Palmer Plant in Franklin and the remaining buildings. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Palmer Plant in Franklin A significant historical site in Sussex County soon may be lost forever. During the first half of the 20th century, Franklin... Columns 12 Feb 2024 | 07:04
GB1 Greg Baty, right, with NFL Hall of Famer Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins. (Photo courtesy of Greg Baty) Sussex County History Today: Sparta’s Greg Baty and the NFL The dream of practically every boy who plays football is to make it in the NFL. Greg Baty of Sparta lived the dream for nine... Columns 06 Feb 2024 | 12:49
The Kuser Mansion was turned into a museum, visitor’s center and lodge with two Civil War cannons on the front lawn. (Photo provided) Sussex County History Today: High Point State Park I am very pleased to have a guest historian this week: Ron Dupont of Vernon. 1923: High Point Park is Born By Ron Dupont By... Columns 28 Jan 2024 | 07:34
The old High Point Inn, which was later remodeled into Kuser Mansion. (Photo provided) Sussex County History Today: 100 Years of High Point State Park I am very pleased to have a guest historian this week: Vernon’s own greatly respected, and a personal friend, Ron Dupont.... Columns 01 Feb 2024 | 07:02
Mike Ferrera, right, with his basketball guys, from left, Eric, Jim Jim and Big Gary in 2016. (Photo provided) Sussex County History Today: 1981 NBA Draft This is the final installment of Mike Ferrara’s fantastic basketball career: Senior year 1981 has just ended. This nine-year... Columns 15 Jan 2024 | 08:14
Predators using AI to exploit children Sexual predators are using a new tool to exploit children: AI (artificial intelligence) image generators. Users on a dark-web... Columns 14 Jan 2024 | 10:18