Got tickets? New York’s tougher point system could follow you home If you drive in New York — or even just pass through — the rules just got tougher. As of Feb. 16, New York lowered the number... Local News 05 Mar 2026 | 11:46
George M. Chintala, Jr. George M. Chintala, Jr., age 82, of Vernon, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Born in Kingston, Penn.,... Obituaries 16 Feb 2026 | 11:03
Ramapo College nursing students work in a simulation lab. Photo provided by Ramapo College of New Jersey. Local nurses say federal loan limits will exacerbate nursing shortage Jane Gerencser, a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y., said she has seen “cyclical” nursing shortages... Evergreen 09 Feb 2026 | 03:33
An illustration of Major Meeker as he rides on horseback and hails men to follow him. Militiamen note his enthusiasm and gather to respond to his call. Sussex County History Today: Major Samuel Meeker During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 09 Jan 2026 | 11:57
An illustration of Pastor Constant Hart with the Baptists of Wantage and Hardyston coming to a log meeting house. He is shown with a horse, as clergy in the wilderness were often itinerant—traveling from village to village to deliver their sermons. Sussex County History Today: Pastor Constant Hart During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 26 Dec 2025 | 02:12
Mary Anne M. Amari Mary Anne M. Amari, age 93, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Bristol Glen in Newton. Born in Brooklyn,... Obituaries 11 Dec 2025 | 01:31
Jeiris Cook ( Photo courtesy Katharine Boyle Photography) Local musician trades mattress sales for full-time music career Jeiris Cook, a Sussex County musician and songwriter, released his new single, “Unbreak My Heart,” in November, marking another... Entertainment 08 Dec 2025 | 01:03
Richard Oskamp Richard Oskamp, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson.... Obituaries 01 Dec 2025 | 12:40
Isabella Doogan, Sparta Sussex County Youth Orchestra to present winter concert The Sussex County Youth Orchestra/NJ Ambassadors of Music will perform their Winter Concert at 3 p.m. on Dec. 7 at the Mt.... Local News 01 Dec 2025 | 11:57
Keith H. Proctor Keith H. Proctor, age 71 passed away on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Westchester Medical Center. Born in Paterson to the late... Obituaries 10 Nov 2025 | 12:11
Carolyn A. Zydel Carolyn A. Zydel was born on May 16, 1947, just 12 minutes after the 8 p.m. curfew siren in Jersey City, New Jersey to the... Obituaries 27 Oct 2025 | 11:21
Brendan Mullally and his dog, Ozzie, in the fall of 2022. Kratom revisited Nov. 2 will mark three years since my wife got a phone call telling us that our son, Brendan Mullally, was lying dead by... Evergreen 23 Oct 2025 | 03:05
Patricia A. Eldred It is with heavy hearts that the family of Patricia “Pat” Ann Eldred announces her passing on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. She... Obituaries 20 Oct 2025 | 12:16
William ‘Rex’ Burse William “Rex” Burse, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 at his residence. Born in Coral Springs, Virginia to... Obituaries 20 Oct 2025 | 12:10
Jessica in Goshen in April, four months before she expects to head off for basic training. (Photo by Becca Tucker) ‘They can’t touch your family for a year’ Editor’s note: Last names were withheld to protect the family’s privacy, not at their request but at the newspaper’s discretion.... Local News 21 Apr 2025 | 02:04
