Daniel Maurice Bleyhl Daniel Maurice Bleyhl, 80, of Trask Lane, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, surrounded by his... Obituaries 12 Mar 2026 | 03:37
The Ogdensburg VFW presented an America 250 banner to the Sussex County Commissioners. ( Photo submitted) Ogdensburg VFW presents America 250 flag to Sussex County commissioners Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10152 in Ogdensburg presented a commemorative “America 250” flag to the Sussex... Local News 12 Mar 2026 | 02:50
Reverend Brown students are shown. ( Photo: Austin Braun) Sussex County Catholic schools earn national academic and faith-based honors Two schools Sussex County Catholic schools have received national recognition for academic achievement and faith-based education,... Local News 02 Mar 2026 | 12:07
Jean T. Jadotte Jean T. Jadotte, 73, passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2026, at Morristown Medical Center with his loving family at his... Obituaries 19 Feb 2026 | 10:38
Sussex County History Today: James Moody Today please welcome Vernon’s Historian, Ron Dupont as guest writer for the Sussex County History Today. During the last... Columns 19 Feb 2026 | 10:22
Some of our old newspapers that are searchable Sussex County History Today: Looking up old newspapers In speaking with a fellow historian from the Kittatinny Lake area, I found out that the Sussex County Library system now... Columns 13 Feb 2026 | 03:01
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
