250th ‘Whataboutism’ To not answer an accusation but to deflect, Letters to the Editor 20 Aug 2026 | 12:37
250th Black Sabbath The frenzied pounding of heavy metal’s musical beat, Turns off sensitive ears to the lyrics soulful heartbeat. The daunting... Letters to the Editor 13 Aug 2026 | 01:18
250th ‘Waiting for Godot’ “Waiting for Godot” Samuel Beckett’s classic play, Has many political and social messages for us today. The “act” of Waiting... Letters to the Editor 06 Aug 2026 | 01:13
Reading skills help us make informed decisions Hey! Dear One, you’re a good reader - from a resident of Highland Lakes, Vernon. A reminder to those of you who drive a vehicle... Letters to the Editor 27 Jul 2026 | 12:13
Vernon needs civility Over the past few weeks, it has felt like the volume has been turned up to an uncomfortable level in our town. We are seeing... Letters to the Editor 16 Jul 2026 | 02:34
250th Farming Our Sussex County Agricultural Society, Fifty years age published a book on farm history. To honor our nation’s Bicentennial... Letters to the Editor 16 Jul 2026 | 01:25
Not all kids are bad Last month was Father’s Day. In preparation of the “day” my wife wanted to do some last minute food shopping for a special... Letters to the Editor 10 Jul 2026 | 12:51
250th FIFA hosts This our celebratory anniversary year, To host the World Cup Football tournament with many a cheer. Forty-eight national teams... Letters to the Editor 09 Jul 2026 | 01:20
Vernon residents have chance to shape township’s future We have an incredible opportunity right now in Vernon to shape the future of our town, and it starts with using our First... Letters to the Editor 06 Jul 2026 | 01:47
Faulkner Act gives us ‘initiative and referendum’ Vernon Township is a Faulkner Act municipal government and residents have the right of “initiative and referendum.” A petition... Letters to the Editor 06 Jul 2026 | 12:45
Urging residents to sign petition To the Editor, As a former member of the Township Council and a long-time taxpayer, I have seen firsthand the inner workings... Letters to the Editor 06 Jul 2026 | 12:06
250th Adversity This year is our country’s Anniversary, Surviving two hundred fifty years of adversity. Esteemed as the world’s center of freedom... Letters to the Editor 06 Jul 2026 | 09:43
Proposal to honor Francis Hopkinson advances Earlier this year, Straus News published my letter advocating for Francis Hopkinson — New Jersey’s own signer of the Declaration... Letters to the Editor 29 Jun 2026 | 12:10
