Boat shrink wrap recycling program returns A free boat shrink wrap recycling program is returning this spring, offering area boaters a convenient way to dispose of... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 01:15
Franklin High School Class of 1947. Stella Hall Truran is on right Sussex County History Today: A Family History My mom passed away a few weeks ago. This sad occurrence has prompted me to the speak about the following topic – family history.... Letters to the Editor 17 Apr 2026 | 01:08
Standing, Dr. Wartyna Davis, WPU Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Dr. Anthony Bowrin, WPU Dean of the Cotsakos College of Business; Nancy Gallo, SCCC Associate Vice-President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Josh Powers, WPU Provost; Dr. Djanna Hill, WPU Associate Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; and Dr. Venkat Sharma, WPU Dean of the College of Science and Health; seated: Dr. Cory Homer, SCCC President, and Dr. Richard Helldobler, WPU President. ( Photo submitted) SCCC, William Paterson University sign transfer agreement Sussex County Community College announced April 8 that it has signed an articulation agreement with William Paterson University,... Local News 16 Apr 2026 | 03:05
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
Bela Fleck ( Photo: Bela Fleck) Béla Fleck’s BEATrio highlights weekend music lineup Friday, April 17 Jeiris Cook kicks things off at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, with a soulful set at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m.,... Entertainment 13 Apr 2026 | 11:12
Newton. Historical society to host spring luncheon fundraiser The Sussex County Historical Society will host its Spring Luncheon Fundraiser at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at Christ Episcopal... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 10:56
Sussex County History Today: Crabtree Island Treasure Buried on a hill rising from the swampy meadows along Vernon’s Black Creek is an iron chest deposited by Tory bandits during... Columns 10 Apr 2026 | 12:56
Lisa Chammings, left, holds Hero and Jeanette Campbell holds Tiny Tim shortly after the dogs were discovered in Stillwater Township, N.J., on Wednesday, March 18. After being sighted in the road in Stillwater, Chihuahua-mix Hero led Campbell and Chammings to a disabled older Chihuahua named Tiny Tim, who was stuck at the water’s edge at Swartswood Lake, unable to free himself from behind a dock. Photos provided by Lisa Chammings. Community rallies to rescue abandoned dogs On March 16, dozens of small terrier- and Chihuahua-type dogs were dumped at four sites on a raw, rainy evening in Sussex... Evergreen 06 Apr 2026 | 02:18
These postcard shows the reception of George Washington as he crosses the Trenton Bridge. ( Image: Smithsonian American Art Museum) Sussex County History Today: The Ladies of Trenton During the American Revolutionary War, everyone played a part. Men carried on patriotic activity, whether military, political,... Columns 06 Apr 2026 | 11:16
Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada stands with Kenneth Farber, recently promoted to Sergeant. ( Photo submitted) Sussex County Sheriff’s Office promotes Kenneth Farber to sergeant Sussex County Sheriff’s Office has promoted Cpl. Kenneth Farber to the rank of sergeant, Sheriff Michael F. Strada announced.... Police & Fire 02 Apr 2026 | 04:02
The Sussex County Commissioners issued a proclamation in support of Take Down Tobacco. ( Photo submitted) Commissioners recognizes MS awareness, anti-tobacco initiatives The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners recognized two public health initiatives during its March 25 meeting, issuing... Local News 02 Apr 2026 | 03:39
Sussex County YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day Sussex County YMCA will host its annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its facility on... Local News 02 Apr 2026 | 02:04
A view of Richard Edsall wearing a Lieutenant’s uniform for the Continental line during the Revolution. He is riding a palomino colonial farm horse. Sussex County History Today: Richard Edsall Richard Edsall is buried in Vernon. He was a Revolutionary War Patriot. He went with his father-in-law Colonel John Seward... Columns 27 Mar 2026 | 11:09
Sussex commissioners tour Sussex County library branches County officials recently toured all six branches of Sussex County Library System, highlighting the range of services and... Local News 26 Mar 2026 | 03:18
Library launches USA 250 programs Sussex County Library System is inviting residents to take part in a series of educational programs marking the upcoming... Local News 26 Mar 2026 | 03:10
