Sussex County launches survey on needs of older residents The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services, in... Local News 16 Jan 2026 | 02:49
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
Sussex County Library launches February Winter Reading Challenge The Sussex County Library System is inviting residents of all ages to take part in its 2026 Winter Reading Challenge, titled... Local News 15 Jan 2026 | 03:04
Sussex County Young Republicans elect new leadership The Sussex County Young Republicans unanimously elected a new slate of officers, naming Natalie Bovair as chairwoman. Zach... Local News 09 Jan 2026 | 12:16
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
Kathleen Merklinger Kathleen (Sipley) Merklinger, age 69, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at Newton Medical Center after a lengthy illness.... Obituaries 05 Jan 2026 | 12:44
An illustration of the captured Patriot Stephen Haines taken, as a prisoner, to the Rhinelander Sugar House which the British are said to have used as a prison. Sussex County History Today: Stephen Haines II During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 05 Jan 2026 | 10:58
Sussex County Minerettes set auditions for 2026 season The Sussex County Minerettes made their debut this past season as the official dance and cheer team of the Sussex County... Sports 02 Jan 2026 | 02:07
George Belcher George Belcher, 90, of Vernon Township, N.J., passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Newton Memorial Hospital, just a few... Obituaries 31 Dec 2025 | 03:40
Sussex County Art Society to feature pyrography demonstration The Sussex County Art Society will hold its January meeting at noon on Jan. 8 at the Hampton Community Center, 1 Rumsey Way,... Entertainment 31 Dec 2025 | 03:07
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
Sussex County History Today: Van Campen Inn During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 19 Dec 2025 | 12:38
Sussx County Sheriff Michael Strada, right, stands with retiring Cpl. Jason Kimble. Corrections Cpl. Kimble retires after 25 years Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada announced the retirement of Cpl. Jason Kimble from the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office... Police & Fire 18 Dec 2025 | 02:52
Sussex County History Today: Christmas during the war Warmth, family, and comfort. This is what we look forward to during this time of the year. This has not always been the case,... Columns 15 Dec 2025 | 03:38
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
