Bravo to the young ones As a long time resident of Vernon Township, I believe in a strong commitment to one’s community. There are many ways to contribute... Letters to the Editor 14 Apr 2026 | 10:51
James Santonastaso, Member, SCCC Board of Trustees; Jack Stafford, Supervisor of Optics Technology; Herb Yardley, Chair, SCCC Board of Trustees; Jason Fruge, Dean of Technical Occupations; Dr. Elizabeth Silverthorne, Vice Chair, SCCC Board of Trustees; Jack DeGroot, Deputy Director, Sussex County Commissioners; and Dr. Cory Homer, President, SCCC. ( Photo submitted) SCCC opens expanded Optics Technology Center Sussex County Community College celebrated the ribbon cutting of its expanded Optics Technology Center, unveiling a new facility... Local News 27 Mar 2026 | 11:30
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
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
Forum on agricultural development Friday A Joint Forum on Agricultural Development in Northwest New Jersey will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 in... Home 11 Oct 2025 | 02:55
Open space trust fund on Nov. 4 ballot The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing a public question about the open space... Home 21 Jul 2025 | 03:31
Joni Clawson, 5, of Sandyston with her brother Leo, 8, and sister Mavis, 2, look at books in the new mobile library, Dot, on Wednesday, June 18. (Photos by Theresa Esposito) New mobile library launched State Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia, R-24, has loved reading since childhood and wants to make sure books are available to... Local News 24 Jun 2025 | 02:19
George DeGroot, left, and his son Jack. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Farmers are the best Most of us love Sussex County as a wonderful place to live. Among its many attributes are the farmers. Farmers have been... Columns 20 Apr 2025 | 09:05
County buys vape sensors for schools The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to spend $81,414 to reimburse schools for the purchase... Home 01 Mar 2025 | 07:24
Former Lafayette Mayor Alan Henderson takes the oath of office as a member of the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 1. From left are his son, Andrew; his wife, Lorie; and his daughter, Vanessa Henderson-Aikens, who administered the oath. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Henderson joins county board Chris Carney and Alan Henderson were sworn in as members of Sussex County Board of County Commissioners at the board’s annual... Home 06 Jan 2025 | 07:20
Sussex County Commissioner Jack DeGroot, center, was sworn in as a new member of Sussex Kiwanis by Frank Cahill, second from left, governor-elect of New Jersey District Kiwanis International. Lt. Governor Jessica Kiedes, left; President Daniel Vander Berg, second from right; and Vice President Mike Ulrich participated in the official induction. (Photo provided) DeGroot joins Sussex Kiwanis Local News 15 Sep 2024 | 05:58
Warehouse resolution approved The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of a resolution to amend the county wastewater plan to... Local News 03 Sep 2024 | 12:11
Paul DeMott of Wantage holds up a program for a recent theater production at Sussex County Technical School during the Board of Education meeting Thursday, April 18. His daughter is a junior in the theater arts program, one of three shops that the board has proposed closing. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) UPDATED: Sussex Tech school board tables proposed cuts After listening to more than 100 students, parents, alumni and staff members criticize a plan to cut three shops at Sussex... Home 23 Apr 2024 | 04:13
New Sussex County Commissioner Jack DeGroot, right, of Wantage is sworn in Monday, Jan. 1 as his parents, George and Katherine DeGroot, watch. Assemblyman Parker Space, left, administered the oath of office in the county courthouse. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) DeGroot joins county commissioners Jack DeGroot, 24, of Wantage outlined plans to increase the county’s farmland preservation program after he was sworn in... Local News 02 Jan 2024 | 08:27
