Criticisms of tariffs, taxes are fair The May 7-13, 2026, issue contained a letter from Luann Byrne opining on the unfairness of criticizing Tom Kean, Jr. for... Letters to the Editor 11 May 2026 | 01:53
Seniors eligible for free farmers market produce program The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services Division of Senior Services has announced the return of the Senior... Local News 11 May 2026 | 12:05
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
Sparta law firm launches free estate planning program for EMTs, paramedics Askin & Hooker, LLC has launched a new initiative, “Protecting Our Protectors,” offering free estate planning services to... Business 04 May 2026 | 08:19
Sparta council advances veterans tax ordinance despite public opposition The Sparta Town Council voted 4-1 on April 28 to advance an ordinance that would establish limits on retroactive property... Local News 04 May 2026 | 01:59
Eileen Pallatroni Eileen Pallatroni, 82 years old, of Sparta, N.J., passed away on April 26, 2026. Eileen Pallatroni was born on Dec. 19, 1943,... Obituaries 04 May 2026 | 01:27
SCMUA hosts 19th annual Earth Day event for area students The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority hosted its 19th annual Earth Day Celebration on April 22 at its landfill... Local News 01 May 2026 | 12:01
This image shows a mid-1800s blacksmith with his tools on the dirt road leading from the south (today’s Route 23) as it comes into Deckertown (today’s Sussex Borough). Introduced here, behind him, is the patented Deckertown Plow, perhaps not in time sequence, but also recognizing the timely and important technological advance produced locally that helped America to become the nation it is today. Sussex County History Today: Abram Shepherd, blacksmith Shepherd had ties to militia men killed during the Battle of Minisink during the Revolutionary War. As in the real battle,... Columns 28 Apr 2026 | 02:31
Sparta High robotics team competes at world championship Students from Sparta High School represented their district on the global stage at the 2026 VEX VRC Robotics World Championship... Local News 27 Apr 2026 | 01:42
Causes of rising electricity costs in New Jersey disputed Your recent article on rising electricity costs was, to say the least, interesting but I must take issue with a number of... Letters to the Editor 23 Apr 2026 | 01:47
Judith A. Hornstra Judith A. Hornstra, beloved wife, aunt, friend, teacher, and artist, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Judith, most... Obituaries 20 Apr 2026 | 08:06
Jerome Castimore Jerome “Jerry’’ Castimore, 74, of Grand Junction, Colo., passed away peacefully after a short illness. Born to Gordon and... Obituaries 20 Apr 2026 | 01:51
SantaCon attendees in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy) Hewitt SantaCon organizer charged with wire fraud Hewitt, N.J. resident Stefan Pildes was arrested Wednesday, April 15 in Manhattan and charged with one count of wire fraud,... Local News 20 Apr 2026 | 05:59
Franklin High School Class of 1947. Stella Hall Truran is on right Sussex County History Today: A Family History My mom passed away a few weeks ago. This sad occurrence has prompted me to the speak about the following topic – family history.... Columns 17 Apr 2026 | 01:08
From left, Heather Sandford, NJDAR State Chair of American History; Vanessa Gordon, grade 7; Chapter Winner and 2nd place NJ State grade 7 winner; Catherine Jennings, Sparta Middle School Outstanding Teacher of American History; Shea Gallagher, Grade 6 Chapter Winner; Serena Petillo, Grade 5 Chapter Winner, 2nd place New Jersey State grade 5 Winner; Allyn Perry, Chinkchewunska Chapter Chair Essay contest and Teacher of the Year contest. Not Pictured: Seark Winter, Grade 8 Chapter winner. ( Photo submitted) DAR chapter honors student writers, teacher at education reception The Chinkchewunska Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently hosted an education reception... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 12:34
