Sabine Watson, president of German Christmas Market of N.J. gives a speech. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) German Christmas Market gives $177K to charities, nonprofits Helping organizations that serve Sussex County residents was the focus Sunday at the annual GiveBack event hosted by the... Local News 16 Mar 2026 | 12:38
Radio stations lead ‘Stuff the Pantry’ drive Radio personalities from WSUS, WNNJ and The Bear are spearheading the annual “Stuff the Pantry” campaign this month to help... Local News 12 Mar 2026 | 01:45
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
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
The PSTA held a graduation in the Performing Arts Center for students in the program. ( Photo: Alex Ralph; Lunch Box Studio) SCCC academy graduates 92 in public safety programs Sussex County Community College’s Public Safety Training Academy recently held its annual graduation ceremony before an audience... Police & Fire 15 Jan 2026 | 02:09
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
Team X-Calibur: Srihitha Jakka, Aarav Kamal, Jaisen Caswell, Imad Panjwani, Roberto Vasquez. Sparta Robotics opens season strong Sparta High School Robotics opened its season with a strong performance at the VEX Robotics “Push Back Relay” competition... Local News 12 Dec 2025 | 02:44
Polly Thropp Born in Woodbury N.J. on Jan. 23, 1934, to parents Franklin and Gertrude, she had an older brother Pete and younger sister... Obituaries 28 Nov 2025 | 03:36
Ethical problem with Socialism While I might agree that there are some glaring errors with our system of governance that might rightly be described as unjust,... Letters to the Editor 24 Nov 2025 | 11:19
Sussex County History Today: Mohawk on the Delaware Mohawk on the Delaware Bill, you have just come out with a new book, is that right? Yes, I have. The name of the book is Mohawk... Columns 14 Nov 2025 | 12:12
WSUS, WNNJ, The Bear, ShopRite ‘Stuff the Bus’ Local radio stations WSUS, WNNJ and The Bear are teaming up with ShopRite and Provident Bank for the 18th annual Stuff the... Local News 07 Nov 2025 | 01:00
FB1 The Franklin Band celebrates its 155th year during a concert July 27 under the pavilion at Fireman’s Park. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Franklin Band turns 155 The Franklin Band, the oldest community band in New Jersey, celebrated the 155th anniversary of the band’s creation at its... Home 12 Oct 2025 | 02:34
Home search uncovers child sexual assault material, police say Ryan Smith, 24, of Franklin was charged with second-degree possession of images of sexually exploited children among other... Home 11 Oct 2025 | 10:43
No charges in fatal crash A state grand jury has voted not to file criminal charges against a Franklin police sergeant in connection with the death... Home 03 Oct 2025 | 09:47
Bagpipe and drum players followed by an honor guard march into the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 11 in Vernon. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Those lost on 9/11 remembered today Ceremonies to mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks are planned in several local towns. Nearly... Home 11 Sep 2025 | 10:54