PW1 World War II veteran Mike Parchomcik in his uniform before the fighting began. (Photo courtesy of Bill Parchomcik) Sussex County History Today: Bataan Death March Part II Before Memorial Day, I wrote about three Franklin lads who joined the Army before World War II and were shipped off to the... Columns 12 Jul 2025 | 06:57
Sussex County History Today: Basketball dynasties In this column, the usual roles are reversed, and I answer questions about my new book, “Franklin High School: Two Basketball... Columns 03 Jul 2025 | 02:01
Carnival at the Pond open through tonight The Franklin Borough Recreation Department presents Carnival at the Pond from Wednesday, June 18 through Sunday, June 22... Home 22 Jun 2025 | 12:10
Three friends from Franklin - Mike Parchomcik, Mike Concoy and Joe Auche - joined the Army in 1940 and shipped off to the Philippines. (Photo courtesy of Bill Parchomcik) Sussex County History Today: Bataan Death March Memorial Day weekend is upon us. Enjoy your picnics and parades. Speaking of parades, let’s talk about the Bataan Death March... Columns 16 May 2025 | 10:57
Franklin’s borough attorney, John Ursin, speaks during the Borough Council meeting April 8. At right is Mayor John Sowden IV. (Photo by Dave Smith) No redevelopment applications made in Franklin A developer apparently jumped the gun with a press release saying it was moving forward with plans for an upscale retail... News 15 Apr 2025 | 07:31
Man gets 6 years in prison A Franklin man was sentenced to more than six years in prison for distributing videos and images of child sexual abuse, U.S.... Home 13 Apr 2025 | 11:37
Roger Ziegler Roger Ziegler of Franklin passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. He was 78. He was born in... Obituaries 12 Apr 2025 | 05:20
An aerial view showing plans for an upscale retail and residential rental community at the site of a former zinc mine in Franklin. (Photos provided) Retail, rental homes planned The Markstone Group is moving forward with plans for an upscale retail and residential rental community at the site of a... Home 03 Apr 2025 | 06:12
John Allen Ramage, left, and Oscar Stoll at New Jersey Zinc Co. in Franklin in 1920. (Photos courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Possible cause of sinkholes Route 80 sinkholes. Highway closed in both directions! Why? I’d like to present some personal history along with information... Columns 24 Mar 2025 | 10:04
BackPack Snacks for Kids food drive today WNNJ 103.7, WSUS 102.3 and The Bear 106.3 will host the 10th annual BackPack Snacks for Kids food drive at the Weis Markets... Home 22 Mar 2025 | 07:51
Twelve new members are initiated into the Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 on Feb. 23. (Photo provided) 12 initiated in ceremony The Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 held its largest initiation ceremony Feb. 23. Twelve members were initiated... Local News 16 Mar 2025 | 09:03
Braydon Bulkeley, 10, of Sparta showed few symptoms when he tested positive for COVID-19 on Christmas Day 2021. (Photos provided) Years of coping with Covid The end of the coronavirus pandemic, which began five years ago, was not the end of the disease for many people, including... Local News 10 Mar 2025 | 04:47
One of many gold specimens stolen from the Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg. (Photo provided) 3 convicted in museum thefts Three men were convicted Friday, Feb. 7 on charges in connection with thefts from multiple museums, including those in Sussex... Home 11 Feb 2025 | 04:09
JCP&L upgrades transmission station Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., is upgrading a northern New Jersey transmission... Business 17 Jan 2025 | 04:45
Digital literacy workshops planned The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) is among more than 100 public libraries nationwide awarded funding by the Public... Home 28 Dec 2024 | 09:34
