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Editor’s Picks: A look at some of our favorite stories from 2025

Editor’s Picks: A look at some of our favorite stories from 2025

You can bet on it – and most everything else published Jan. 30, 2025

During the NFL playoffs, our newsroom interviewed local...

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31 Dec 2025 | 07:03

Sussex County to host Service of Healing, Recovery and Support

The Sussex County Faith Community Council, in collaboration with the Coalition for Health and Safe Communities, a program...

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31 Dec 2025 | 04:47
<b>Margaret Koelliker of Vernon and Linda Schmidt of Hamburg are shown.</b>
Margaret Koelliker of Vernon and Linda Schmidt of Hamburg are shown. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

Wantage church hosts annual Christmas Day Dinner

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26 Dec 2025 | 02:25
Five students earn Black Belt rank under Master Ken

Five students earn Black Belt rank under Master Ken

Five students of Master Ken have achieved first- and second-degree black belt ranks after successfully completing an intensive...

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24 Dec 2025 | 02:47
<b>Students from Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School with the Stuff the Stocking trophy.</b>
Students from Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School with the Stuff the Stocking trophy.

Students from 51 schools collect over 9,000 toys

Students from a record-breaking 51 schools in Sussex and Northern Warren counties collected more than 9,000 new, unwrapped...

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24 Dec 2025 | 02:04
Readers: What are you most proud of in 2025?

Readers: What are you most proud of in 2025?

As we ring in the new year, we’re asking our readers to share their wins with us. What are you most proud of accomplishing...

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02 Jan 2026 | 01:52
Township reviews 2026 budget requests

Township reviews 2026 budget requests

The township’s departments presented their proposed 2026 budgets at a recent meeting, highlighting increases in salaries,...

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21 Dec 2025 | 03:22
<b>Coyote and his father, Mike, Moeller of Lake Hopatcong look at a train display.</b>
Coyote and his father, Mike, Moeller of Lake Hopatcong look at a train display. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

Library hosts holiday train show

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21 Dec 2025 | 03:03
Pass it Along brings community together through holiday service

Pass it Along brings community together through holiday service

Pass it Along continued its mission of strengthening the community by bringing neighbors together through meaningful acts...

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19 Dec 2025 | 03:43
<b>Rabbi Mendel Dubov speaks in front of the Menorah.</b>
Rabbi Mendel Dubov speaks in front of the Menorah. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

Vernon hosts Menorah lighting

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18 Dec 2025 | 03:27
<b>Sharon Fitch was named the Senior of the Year on Dec. 15. She's shown with Vernon Township Mayor Anthony Rossi.</b>
Sharon Fitch was named the Senior of the Year on Dec. 15. She's shown with Vernon Township Mayor Anthony Rossi. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

Fitch named Senior of the Year

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18 Dec 2025 | 03:13

Library launches free digital archive of historic newspapers

The Sussex County Library System announced the launch of its Digital Sussex County Newspaper Archive, now available for free...

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18 Dec 2025 | 01:34
Deacon named Hometown Hero for service to veterans, youth

Deacon named Hometown Hero for service to veterans, youth

Deacon Stephanie Taylor-Cucuta, a recently ordained faith leader and co-founder of the Disabled Combat Veterans Youth Program,...

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15 Dec 2025 | 04:39
Church holds live nativity

Church holds live nativity

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15 Dec 2025 | 01:33
Vernon council hears redevelopment plan, PILOT details

Vernon council hears redevelopment plan, PILOT details

Editor’s note: This story is a corrected version that states the township council introduced an ordinance on the residential...

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22 Dec 2025 | 04:10
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