New Digital Archive at libraries The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) has introduced a Digital Archive, featuring digitized images, slides and manuscripts... Home 26 Sep 2024 | 08:31
The 9/11 Memorial at Sussex County Community College in Newton. (Photo provided) 9/11 ceremonies planned today Sussex County Community College (SCCC) will host a ceremony marking the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist... Home 11 Sep 2024 | 09:34
Free Produce Market today in Franklin The Sussex County Hunger Coalition will hold a free Produce Market from 4 to5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 at the Franklin Pond Pavilion,... Home 08 Sep 2024 | 11:38
The Franklin Pond Labor Day Weekend Carnival ran Wednesday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Sept. 1. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Franklin Pond Labor Day Weekend Carnival Home 03 Sep 2024 | 08:38
Carnival in Franklin open through Sunday A carnival with rides, games and food will run from Wednesday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Franklin Pond, 6 Cork... Home 31 Aug 2024 | 06:27
Ryan Colarusso 9 receive RoNetco scholarships Nine local students have received RoNetco scholarships for the 2024-25 school year. RoNetco awards scholarships to qualifying... Local News 27 Aug 2024 | 02:00
Smokey Bear Reading Challenge under way The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) is participating in the 2024 Smokey Bear Reading Challenge, which continues through... 15 Aug 2024 | 01:22
Franklin man charged with DWI Raymundo Hernandez, 45, of Franklin was charged with driving while intoxicated after his vehicle was stopped by Sparta police... Police & Fire 12 Aug 2024 | 09:38
Eighth-grader Amelia Mohabir, who received a Young Historian award, describes how her teachers inspired her interest in history. Sussex County historian Bill Truran, center, and county Commissioner Jack DeGroot listen. (Photo by Judy Perentin) Sussex County History Today: Preserving history, applauding youth For me, a symbol of the essence of the spirit of Sussex County is the fair. Known by many as the Sussex County Fair and the... Columns 06 Aug 2024 | 08:09
UPDATED: National Night Out events canceled National Night Out events that were planned Tuesday, Aug. 6 in Franklin and Newton have been canceled because of forecasted... 05 Aug 2024 | 08:40
‘The Boro Boys’: Bill Deck Shauger, Asa Smith, John Rousset, John Williams, George Doyle and Lester Doyle in June 1911. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Franklin Revolver & Rifle Association There’s a very old organization in Sussex County that is still active and serves its members well. It has been in existence... Columns 26 Jul 2024 | 12:22
Community planner Jessica Caldwell in front of her business, J. Caldwell & Associates, 145 Spring St., Newton. (Photos provided) Helping towns reach their visions Jessica Caldwell, a community planner based in Newton, has worked on master plans for Vernon, Newton, Andover borough and... Home 30 Jun 2024 | 03:01
State Assemblyman Mike Inganamort, R-24, holds up the 21 state symbols, which now include Franklinite as the state mineral. From left are Phil Crabb, a former Sussex County freeholder, and state Sen. Parker Space, R-24. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Community credited with state mineral designation The community, especially local schoolchildren, deserve credit for winning passage of legislation making Franklinite the... Home 18 Jun 2024 | 05:47
Evelyn Schuele Evelyn Ann Schuele (nee Schmaus) passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. She was 83. Evelyn was born, raised and lived in Jersey... Obituaries 10 Jun 2024 | 12:51
Harvey Honig Harvey J. Honig of Vernon passed away on Tuesday, June 4 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 82. Harvey was... Obituaries 06 Jun 2024 | 11:25