Florian Schantz Van Kirk Homestead Museum to host patriotic jazz concert The Van Kirk Homestead Museum will present the Florian Schantz Jazz Combo for an outdoor concert celebrating the many styles... Entertainment 29 Jun 2026 | 01:54
Sussex County History Today: Battles with Sussex County engaged We have spoken, as an overview, of how the Revolutionary War transpired from 1775 through 1783. We looked at major battles... Columns 26 Jun 2026 | 12:01
William Rapp William “Bill” Rapp finished his last earthly jam session June 6th, 2026 at the age of 71 to join some of his favorite musicians... Obituaries 19 Jun 2026 | 01:12
Senate approves Space’s farmland preservation funding bill The New Jersey Senate has approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Parker Space that would provide nearly $65 million... Local News 19 Jun 2026 | 11:36
Nancy porter is shown with Randy Burke, owner of Burke’s Liquor Store, and Marjy Murphy, public relations person for Sparta Food Pantry. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Wine pairing fundraiser raises $8,000 for Sparta Community Food Pantry Community members gathered at Andrés Lakeside Restaurant on June 18 for a wine pairing charity event that raised $8,000 for... Local News 18 Jun 2026 | 04:16
Sparta boys lacrosse wins program’s first state title Sparta High has reached the top of the New Jersey boys lacrosse mountain. Jace Stiansen totaled four goals, Eddie Brown added... Sports 15 Jun 2026 | 02:38
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
Jonathan Edward Lloyd Dean Jonathan Edward Lloyd Dean passed away at home on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the age of 84 with his beloved wife and daughters... Obituaries 11 Jun 2026 | 03:51
Sussex County History Today: A View of our Past In this column we have been describing the rich history available in Sussex County. Are you thinking of looking into the... Columns 05 Jun 2026 | 10:56
Martin Grossman, president of the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee, using old wood as a template before drilling into replacement pieces as part of ongoing trail maintenance. ( Photo submitted) Volunteers spruce up Paulinskill Valley and Sussex Branch As spring brings more hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders to area rail trails, volunteers with the Paulinskill Valley... Local News 04 Jun 2026 | 03:51
Vernon United Methodist Church, Vernon, NJ ( Photo by Aja Brandt) What houses of worship are doing to keep their flocks safe when they come to pray In June 2015, nine worshippers at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in Charleston, S.C., were killed... Evergreen 04 Jun 2026 | 11:48
Andover residents came out against allowing data centers in the township on May 28. ( Photo: Joshua Lopez) Andover bans data centers, Hardyston could be next At its May 28 meeting, the Andover Township Committee unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting data centers from being... Local News 04 Jun 2026 | 11:41
Bill Hayden Oral arguments set in Hayden bid to dismiss tax fraud indictment Oral arguments for and against a motion to dismiss the tax fraud case against former Sussex County Commissioner Bill Hayden... Local News 02 Jun 2026 | 11:34
Patrick J. Marshall Patrick “Freddie” J. Marshall passed away peacefully at his home on May 21, 2026. Born on Feb. 9, 1930, in Manhattan, New... Obituaries 01 Jun 2026 | 02:55
This bumper sticker explains how some people in Vermont speak. Photo by Helen Woolger We may speak the same language, but are we saying the same thing? Well, I should have seen it coming. A couple of weeks ago when a column of mine about regional words ran in this newspaper,... Evergreen 28 May 2026 | 11:59
