An illustration of the Battle of Long Island. Prominently shown is John Seward aiming his musket while Lord Stirling commands the Patriot army with the large contingent of Redcoats marching forward. The Marylanders stand beside The Stone House and the millpond escape waters are on lower right. Sussex County History Today: The Battle of Long Island During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are looking at... Columns 23 Jan 2026 | 12:46
James DeGregorio James S. DeGregorio, age 61, of Ocean City, Maryland, formerly of Clifton, New Jersey passed away peacefully the morning... Obituaries 05 Jan 2026 | 11:49
Mary and Bret Hadzimichalis of Maryland are shown with Shanna Hickenbottom of Newton. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Augusta. Lunar Fair hosted at Fairgrounds The Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta hosted the Lunar Fair on Saturday. Local News 03 Nov 2025 | 02:00
Chester Kneeland Gale Chester Kneeland Gale, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the VA New Jersey Health Care System in East Orange.... Obituaries 27 May 2021 | 03:25
Paul J. Smitko Paul J. Smitko, 70, passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. Paul was born in Kupuvar, Hungary on Dec. 8, 1949, to Paul and... Obituaries 30 Jan 2020 | 03:18
Local, state and federal officials participated in a winter storm damage discussion with JCP&L management Tuesday morning in Ogdensburg. ( Photos: Charles Kim) Local, state and federal officials talk storm damage with JCP&L Local elected officials met with state and federal representatives and Jersey Central Power and Light management Tuesday... Local News 21 Jan 2020 | 03:07
Vernon introduces new short-term rental ordinance The Vernon Township Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, Jan. 27, and a second reading on the township’s attempt... Local News 21 Jan 2020 | 12:16
James A. McGaughran James A. McGaughran, age 92, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his residence while surrounded by his... Obituaries 08 Nov 2019 | 04:27
Administrative partner Alan Spector begins a short explanation of community shared solar energy. ( PHOTO BY JANET REDYKE) Sussex Solar Garden breaks ground By Janet Redyke Roughly 35 solar ready individuals converged on the 10- acre farm of Karen and Dan McDougal in Lafayette to... Local News 21 Oct 2019 | 01:24
Percell William Holmes, Sr. Percell William Holmes, Sr. Percell “Percy” William Holmes, Sr., 77 years old, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. Born to Ernest Holmes,... Obituaries 09 Aug 2019 | 02:30
