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
Stephen Marositz recently earned a Doctor of Education degree from Ball State University. ( Photo submitted) Vernon graduate earns doctorate in educational leadership Stephen Marositz, a 2008 graduate of Vernon Township High School, has earned a Doctor of Education degree in educational... Announcements 25 May 2026 | 11:14
Robert McCaffrey, above, is charged with murdering Highland Lakes resident Lisa McBride in 1990. ( File photo) McCaffrey case headed to grand jury The state’s case charging Robert McCaffrey with the 1990 murder of Lisa McBride will be presented to a grand jury for potential... Local News 19 May 2026 | 10:31
Lisa McBride was 27 when she was found dead. ( File photo) McBride family speaks out after arrest in 1990 Vernon homicide case In the days following the April 10 arrest of Robert McCaffrey – the man charged with the 1990 murder of Vernon resident Lisa... Home 13 May 2026 | 11:03
Dennis G. Hemmerich Dennis G. Hemmerich, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with his cherished wife and loving... Obituaries 04 May 2026 | 11:21
Mountain Creek Resort opens bike park for 2026 season Mountain Creek Resort has opened its bike park for the 2026 season, welcoming riders to its network of downhill trails and... Business 24 Apr 2026 | 01:58
Robert McCaffrey ( File photo) Suspect accused in 1990 Vernon murder appears in court The man accused of murdering Vernon resident Lisa McBride in 1990 appeared in Sussex County Court Monday where he pleaded... Police & Fire 21 Apr 2026 | 11:10
SantaCon attendees in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) Hewitt SantaCon organizer charged with wire fraud Hewitt, N.J. resident Stefan Pildes was arrested Wednesday, April 15 in Manhattan and charged with one count of wire fraud,... Local News 20 Apr 2026 | 05:59
Photo: New Jersey State Police ( Lisa McBride) Arrest made in Lisa McBride murder case after 36 years Nearly 36 years after Vernon resident Lisa McBride was murdered and her body was found in a Sussex County park, a North Carolina... Police & Fire 14 Apr 2026 | 10:40
