Sussex County officials highlight America 250 plans Sussex County officials outlined plans for local celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary during a countywide mayors’... Local News 27 Feb 2026 | 12:27
Gisela Trimarchi Gisela Trimarchi, born on June 25, 1935, in Bacharach, Germany, passed away on Feb. 3, 2026, at the age of 90. She spent... Obituaries 06 Feb 2026 | 02:39
DAR chapter to honor local volunteers, student leaders The Chinkchewunska Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host its 30th annual community awards luncheon... Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 11:26
Sussex County History Today: Morris: The Least Signer of the Declaration of Independence Now Bill, are you saying that you have come out with yet another book? Yes. I have come out with 5 books over, basically,... Columns 30 Jan 2026 | 12:52
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
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
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
Church announces Christmas Eve service Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will hold its Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. The church’s... Local News 12 Dec 2025 | 03:18
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
America’s Game 250th Anniversary The Army versus Navy Academies football game, A December season ending battle for yearly fame. In competitive sport to unite... Letters to the Editor 01 Dec 2025 | 12:02
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
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
Van Kirk Museum to host Holiday open house The Sparta Historical Society will decorate the Van Kirk Homestead Museum’s main floor in a vintage holiday style. This will... Local News 29 Nov 2022 | 03:07
Bill Truran Sparta Historical Society to host lecture Sparta Historical Society will welcomes William Truran, Sussex County Historian, as its final lecturer for the year. Since... Local News 01 Nov 2022 | 03:07
