Sussex County to host America 250 celebration June 7 Sussex County will host an America 250 anniversary celebration June 7 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, offering an afternoon... Local News 20 Mar 2026 | 01:39
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
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
Roberta E. O’Neill Roberta E. O’Neill of Sparta, N.J., passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2026. She was born on Jan. 25, 1942, in New York City... Obituaries 23 Jan 2026 | 01:15
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
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
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
From left, Stephen Flynn, Donor Relations Manager, Newton Medical Center Foundation; Kaylin Botha; Gabby Dan; Theresa Jennings; Megan Sandow, Chief Development Officer, Newton Medical Center Foundation and Sophia Dan. Girl Scouts donate over 100 ‘Hearts of Hope’ to Newton Medical Center More than 100 “Hearts of Hope” were donated to Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center by members of Lenape Valley Girl Scouts... Local News 14 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
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
Pope John students honored by scholarship program Four Pope John XXIII Regional High School students - Maya Kim, Adam Komosinski, Serena Lorenzo, and Gwendolyn O’Hearn - have... Local News 17 Oct 2025 | 03:33
The Declaration of Independence Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document... Columns 19 Jun 2023 | 12:16
250 years later, what will we celebrate? In preparing for the 2026 celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Forum... Letters to the Editor 19 May 2023 | 02:24
