An illustration of the Battle of Long Island. Prominently shown is John Seward aiming his musket while Lord Stirling commands the Patriot army with the large contingent of Redcoats marching forward. The Marylanders stand beside The Stone House and the millpond escape waters are on lower right. Sussex County History Today: The Battle of Long Island During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are looking at... Columns 23 Jan 2026 | 12:46
Branchville residents Brad and Jeanne Heinke were recognized by United States Representative Josh Gottheimer as a Hometown Hero in December. Branchville couple honored as Hometown Heroes Branchville residents Jeanne and Brad Heinke were among the 20 local North Jersey residents recently honored by U.S. Rep.... Local News 12 Jan 2026 | 12:03
Richard Oskamp Richard Oskamp, 96, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson. Born Nov. 14, 1929, in Prospect... Obituaries 31 Dec 2025 | 03:56
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
“An illustration of Major Thomas Armstrong distributing provisions to the Continental Army.” Sussex County History Today: Thomas Armstrong During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 05 Dec 2025 | 12:38
Edward Peter Brands Edward Peter Brands, 92, of Sussex N.J., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. Edward was born in Baflo, Netherlands... Obituaries 01 Dec 2025 | 12:48
An illustration Lord Stirling, depicting him with his “iron” mine (really a mix of zinc, iron, and manganese) behind him, the Wallkill River with an iron forge along it, and an example of his creation of beacon fires along the mountains to warn of enemy troop movements. Sussex County History Today: Lord Stirling During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 01 Dec 2025 | 12:10
Former Vernon resident receives promotion Matthew Shull, a former Vernon resident, was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force on Nov. 2, 2025. Shull,... Announcements 28 Nov 2025 | 02:13
Attached image: “An illustration of the Marquis de Lafayette with escort riders foraging for food for the horses of the Continental Army while they were encamped at Morristown.” (AI rendered on data by Bill Truran and he endorses it as historically representative) Sussex County History Today: Marquis de Lafayette During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 21 Nov 2025 | 12:18
Reflect on why many young adults prefer socialism As a recent letter to the Advertiser-News North amply testifies, there is much clutching of pearls and gnashing of teeth... Letters to the Editor 17 Nov 2025 | 12:27
Sussex County History Today: Daniel Talmadge and Nathaniel Wade During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 07 Nov 2025 | 12:48
Sussex County History Today: Thomas Anderson During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 04 Nov 2025 | 11:37
Eligible experienced and first-time mothers can receive visits in their own home from a personal nurse with the Nurse Family Partnership program offered by Project Self-Sufficiency. Project Self-Sufficiency expands home visitation program Project Self-Sufficiency’ Nurse-Family Partnership home visitation program is now available to experienced mothers, in addition... Local News 30 Oct 2025 | 12:53
Sussex County History Today: Dr. Lt. Col. Benjamin Tusten During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 24 Oct 2025 | 02:05
Ice cream flavors evolve Travel anywhere on the planet and you’ll find some version of ice cream. Grab a lemon gelato in Italy; a stick of butterscotch... Business 28 Jun 2023 | 10:05
