Declaration of Independence reading pauses for 250th For the past 15 years, I, with others, have had the great honor of organizing and participating in a public reading of the... Letters to the Editor 12 Jun 2026 | 02:33
Vernon audit identifies two ongoing financial control issues The Vernon Township Council reviewed the township’s 2025 annual audit and corrective action plan during its June 8 meeting,... Local News 11 Jun 2026 | 03:06
Festival to benefit local charities through partnerships Several local charities and community organizations will benefit from fundraising opportunities and partnerships during the... Entertainment 11 Jun 2026 | 01:52
Fortunat Mueller-Maerki Fortunat Mueller-Maerki, age 80, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by intellectual curiosity,... Obituaries 08 Jun 2026 | 03:52
Maria, Brislin and Alexander Lagunes of Sussex pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sussex County celebrates America’s 250th anniversary Sussex County commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence with a community celebration June 7 at the Sussex... Local News 08 Jun 2026 | 03:29
Andover residents came out against allowing data centers in the township on May 28. ( Photo: Joshua Lopez) Andover bans data centers, Hardyston could be next At its May 28 meeting, the Andover Township Committee unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting data centers from being... Local News 04 Jun 2026 | 11:41
MalFUNKtion Band ( Photo: MalFUNKtion Band) MalFUNKtion Band brings horn-driven covers to Thirsty Farmer Stage Friday, June 5 Head to the Sparta Pour House, 43 Center St., to enjoy the first weekend of June with the acoustic stylings... Entertainment 29 May 2026 | 01:44
Leo Shabarov of Sparta High School. Sussex County Youth Orchestras to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with concert The Sussex County Youth Orchestras will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a concert... Local News 22 May 2026 | 09:28
Sussex County to host America 250 celebration at fairgrounds Sussex County will host a celebration marking 250 years of American freedom, democracy and resilience on June 7 at the Sussex... Local News 21 May 2026 | 02:51
Sussex County History Today: Memorial Day Sussex County History Today By Bill Truran, Sussex County Historian. Memorial Day Shortly after the publication of this... Columns 18 May 2026 | 11:51
This image shows a mid-1800s blacksmith with his tools on the dirt road leading from the south (today’s Route 23) as it comes into Deckertown (today’s Sussex Borough). Introduced here, behind him, is the patented Deckertown Plow, perhaps not in time sequence, but also recognizing the timely and important technological advance produced locally that helped America to become the nation it is today. Sussex County History Today: Abram Shepherd, blacksmith Shepherd had ties to militia men killed during the Battle of Minisink during the Revolutionary War. As in the real battle,... Columns 28 Apr 2026 | 02:31
Lisaann VanBlarcom Permunian, right, is shown with Vernon Mayor Anthony Rossi. ( Photo submitted) Cemetery signs being placed to honor America 250 New historical signs are being installed across Sussex County as part of the America 250 commemoration, highlighting local... Local News 20 Apr 2026 | 11:30
Franklin High School Class of 1947. Stella Hall Truran is on right Sussex County History Today: A Family History My mom passed away a few weeks ago. This sad occurrence has prompted me to the speak about the following topic – family history.... Columns 17 Apr 2026 | 01:08
Suzanne Zelov Suzanne Zelov, age 85, passed away on Tuesday March 31, at her home of 53 years in the presence of her loving husband and... Obituaries 06 Apr 2026 | 11:56
Screenshot Jo-Anne M. Olsyn Jo-Anne M. Olsyn, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her residence while surrounded by her loving... Obituaries 20 Mar 2026 | 02:57
