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
Vernon needs America 250 committee Everyone knows that this July 4, 2026, will be the 250th birthday of our country. Across America, cities and towns have been... Letters to the Editor 20 Mar 2026 | 01:49
Sussex County to host America 250 celebration June 7 Sussex County will host an America 250 anniversary celebration June 7 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, offering an afternoon... Local News 20 Mar 2026 | 01:39
New York State Police had a recruiting tent at the 2025 New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. Photo: Maebel Van Ek Photography New standards make it easier to join police, military, corrections In recent years and especially since COVID, recruiting for uniformed services is down across the country. As a result, a... Local News 17 Mar 2026 | 04:05
The Ogdensburg VFW presented an America 250 banner to the Sussex County Commissioners. ( Photo submitted) Ogdensburg VFW presents America 250 flag to Sussex County commissioners Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10152 in Ogdensburg presented a commemorative “America 250” flag to the Sussex... Local News 12 Mar 2026 | 02:50
Sussex County officials highlight America 250 plans Sussex County officials outlined plans for local celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary during a countywide mayors’... Local News 27 Feb 2026 | 12:27
Sussex County History Today: James Moody Today please welcome Vernon’s Historian, Ron Dupont as guest writer for the Sussex County History Today. During the last... Columns 19 Feb 2026 | 10:22
DAR chapter to honor local volunteers, student leaders The Chinkchewunska Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host its 30th annual community awards luncheon... Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 11:26
Sussex County History Today: Morris: The Least Signer of the Declaration of Independence Now Bill, are you saying that you have come out with yet another book? Yes. I have come out with 5 books over, basically,... Columns 30 Jan 2026 | 12:52
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
An illustration of Sussex County’s Benjamin Chamberlain, local farmer and supplier to the Continental troops; shown with his pitchfork and shoe for the soldiers. A view of the Sparta Presbyterian Church, of which he was a key member, is behind him. Sussex County History Today: Benjamin Chamberlain During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 16 Jan 2026 | 12:28
