Chester Kiwanis 9/11 Memorial in Chester Community Park was one of the first in the nation to recognize everyone who perished September 11, 2001. Photo by Aja Brandt We have not forgotten The Twin Towers are hit Tom Moore left his home in Monroe on that Tuesday and took the 6:45 a.m. train to Hoboken, then caught... Local News 09 Sep 2026 | 01:50
Sussex County History Today: Battle of Yorktown In 1781, a large military operation began that would bring an end to the American Revolution. It began not with cannon fire,... Columns 28 Aug 2026 | 12:13
Screenshot Robert C. Maxwell Robert “Bob” C. Maxwell, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his... Obituaries 24 Aug 2026 | 11:27
Edith S. Sayre Edith “Nancy” S. Sayre, 106, of Branchville, N.J., passed away peacefully at home, on Aug. 8, 2026. Nancy was born on Jan.... Obituaries 18 Aug 2026 | 11:43
Sussex County History Today: Battle of Monmouth A brief overview here. The British, led by Sir Henry Clinton, were evacuating Philadelphia to return to New York City. Washington... Columns 03 Aug 2026 | 01:46
Sussex County History Today: Battle of Brandywine As a quick overview, the British under General Howe were forced from Boston by the cannons and siege by General Washington... Columns 17 Jul 2026 | 01:14
Sussex County History Today: The Battle of White Plains The Battle of White Plains took place on Oct. 28, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, as part of the New York campaign... Columns 10 Jul 2026 | 12:05
Sussex County History Today: Battle of Long Island The Battle of Long Island (also known as the Battle of Brooklyn Heights), fought on Aug. 27, 1776, was the first major engagement... Columns 06 Jul 2026 | 11:56
Sussex County History Today: Battles with Sussex County engaged We have spoken, as an overview, of how the Revolutionary War transpired from 1775 through 1783. We looked at major battles... Columns 26 Jun 2026 | 12:01
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
The Vernon Township High School Marching band performs in New York City. ( Photo submitted) Vernon High School Marching Band performs on national stages The Vernon Township High School Marching Band represented the township on two nationally recognized stages during the 2025-26... Local News 11 Jun 2026 | 02:48
Screenshot Ronald J. Aveta Ronald J. Aveta, age 88, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Homestead Rehabilitation and Health Care... Obituaries 11 Jun 2026 | 02:40
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
Screenshot Edward Armstrong, Jr. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown... Obituaries 05 Jun 2026 | 11:44
This bumper sticker explains how some people in Vermont speak. Photo by Helen Woolger We may speak the same language, but are we saying the same thing? Well, I should have seen it coming. A couple of weeks ago when a column of mine about regional words ran in this newspaper,... Evergreen 28 May 2026 | 11:59
