An illustration of Major Meeker as he rides on horseback and hails men to follow him. Militiamen note his enthusiasm and gather to respond to his call. Sussex County History Today: Major Samuel Meeker During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 09 Jan 2026 | 11:57
An illustration of Pastor Constant Hart with the Baptists of Wantage and Hardyston coming to a log meeting house. He is shown with a horse, as clergy in the wilderness were often itinerant—traveling from village to village to deliver their sermons. Sussex County History Today: Pastor Constant Hart During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 26 Dec 2025 | 02:12
Mary Anne M. Amari Mary Anne M. Amari, age 93, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Bristol Glen in Newton. Born in Brooklyn,... Obituaries 11 Dec 2025 | 01:31
Jeiris Cook ( Photo courtesy Katharine Boyle Photography) Local musician trades mattress sales for full-time music career Jeiris Cook, a Sussex County musician and songwriter, released his new single, “Unbreak My Heart,” in November, marking another... Entertainment 08 Dec 2025 | 01:03
Richard Oskamp Richard Oskamp, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson.... Obituaries 01 Dec 2025 | 12:40
Isabella Doogan, Sparta Sussex County Youth Orchestra to present winter concert The Sussex County Youth Orchestra/NJ Ambassadors of Music will perform their Winter Concert at 3 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Mt.... Local News 01 Dec 2025 | 11:57
Keith H. Proctor Keith H. Proctor, age 71 passed away on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Westchester Medical Center. Born in Paterson to the late... Obituaries 10 Nov 2025 | 12:11
Carolyn A. Zydel Carolyn A. Zydel was born on May 16, 1947, just 12 minutes after the 8 p.m. curfew siren in Jersey City, New Jersey to the... Obituaries 27 Oct 2025 | 11:21
Brendan Mullally and his dog, Ozzie, in the fall of 2022. Kratom revisited Nov. 2 will mark three years since my wife got a phone call telling us that our son, Brendan Mullally, was lying dead by... Evergreen 23 Oct 2025 | 03:05
Patricia A. Eldred It is with heavy hearts that the family of Patricia “Pat” Ann Eldred announces her passing on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. She... Obituaries 20 Oct 2025 | 12:16
William ‘Rex’ Burse William “Rex” Burse, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 at his residence. Born in Coral Springs, Virginia to... Obituaries 20 Oct 2025 | 12:10
Jessica in Goshen in April, four months before she expects to head off for basic training. (Photo by Becca Tucker) ‘They can’t touch your family for a year’ Editor’s note: Last names were withheld to protect the family’s privacy, not at their request but at the newspaper’s discretion.... Local News 21 Apr 2025 | 02:04
St. Patrick’s Day Parade last year in Port Jervis, N.Y. (Photo by Sammie Finch) 2025 St. Patrick's Day events Spring into celebration: A guide to St. Patrick’s Day events New Jersey Saturday, March 22 34th annual Ringwood St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Traditional Irish Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Catherine’s... Local News 17 Mar 2025 | 03:24
A Jan. 28 email with the subject line ‘Fork in the Road’ that was received by Office of Personnel and Management employees included the deferred resignation letter. The DOGE Effect The reduction of the federal workforce, which is estimated at 2.3 million people, is more than a national story. It also... Local News 13 Mar 2025 | 12:39
Bald eagles no longer ‘endangered’ in New Jersey, but not everyone’s celebrating The day New Jersey removed bald eagles from the state’s endangered species list, David Blauvelt of Hamburg, N.J., spotted... Local News 06 Feb 2025 | 10:10
