Sussex County History Today: Elias Cole Restaurant The Elias Cole Restaurant, a treasured establishment for as long as I can remember, has closed. It was a token of the way... Columns 11 Sep 2026 | 12:10
Screenshot Knights of Columbus host annual Sparta Senior Summer BBQ The Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 hosted its annual Sparta Senior Summer BBQ on Sept. 4, welcoming 50 local seniors... Local News 07 Sep 2026 | 12:51
Knights of Columbus members and their families take in a Miners game. ( Photo submitted) Knights of Columbus hosts 150 residents, staff at Miners game The Knights of Columbus Marquette Council 588 hosted 150 residents and staff from the Diocese of Paterson Catholic Charities... Local News 03 Sep 2026 | 02:03
NJ Polo will host a match at the Grayfields Polo Club to raise funds for Project Self-Sufficiency. ( Photo submitted) Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic returns The second annual Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic will be held Sept. 12 at Grayfields Polo Club in Allamuchy, raising... Local News 03 Sep 2026 | 11:20
Bill McGowan performs ith other musicians. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Shepherd of the Hills hosts outdoor summer concert Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Sparta hosted a special outdoor summer concert Aug. 21 featuring Bill McGowan of... Entertainment 24 Aug 2026 | 12:42
Franklin man sentenced to prison for possessing child sexual abuse material A Franklin man has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual... Police & Fire 27 Jul 2026 | 03:09
Sussex County History Today: Battle of Brandywine As a quick overview, the British under General Howe were forced from Boston by the cannons and siege by General Washington... Columns 17 Jul 2026 | 01:14
From left, Adult Division 1st place winner, Kelcie Rivera of Hamburg, 2nd place, Angelina Valente of Franklin and 3rd place, Dianne Kollar of Sparta. ( Photo submitted) New Jersey State Fair talent show seeks contestants Organizers of the Sussex County Fair and Horse Show Talent Show are seeking contestants for this year’s competition, which... Entertainment 09 Jul 2026 | 03:33
John Spoon of the Sparta Police Dept. drives his shot. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Fraternal Order of Police golf outing raises funds for charities The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 26 held its annual golf outing June 11 at Farmstead Golf Club, bringing together 153... Local News 18 Jun 2026 | 12:43
Sussex County History Today: Along the Delaware The New Jersey forts along the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War formed a thin, improvised defensive line across... Columns 12 Jun 2026 | 01:12
Louis J. Lepes Louis J. Lepes, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 29, 2026. Born in Franklin to the late Louis and Mary (Moncayo)... Obituaries 01 Jun 2026 | 02:03
Pictured from left are: County Historian Bill Truran; Desiree Stiles-Perez; Addison Smith; Jamie Schels; Zachary Neiper; and Gabrielle Rubalcava. Sussex County History Today: The Next Historians I found it to be a delight that, along with town dignitaries and other interested citizens, a contingent of local high school... Columns 01 Jun 2026 | 12:06
Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 588 collect food. ( Photo submitted) Knights of Columbus collects for local food banks Within a four-hour period on Saturday, the Knights of Columbus Council 588 of Sussex County collected more than 1,200 pounds... Local News 11 May 2026 | 03:54
Michael Yurchak Michael Yurchak, age 82, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Newton Medical Center. Born in Sussex to the late Michael... Obituaries 11 May 2026 | 12:40
Sussex County History Today: Reenactors Sussex County and the surrounding Skylands region have a robust community of reenactors who prioritize historical immersion,... Columns 08 May 2026 | 11:54
