Volunteers sing carols outside the Walmart in Franklin before Christmas as they collect donations for the Bells of Franklin charity. From left are Robert Ernst of the Franklin Band with his son Samuel; Ian Scott and his wife, Kaylee; and Bill Truran. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: 2023 was a year of conflict We are starting the brand-new year of 2024. How was 2023 for us here in Sussex County? I’d like to write from a personal point... Columns 29 Dec 2023 | 11:07