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.... Letters to the Editor 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
Miguel Ceballos of Newton poses on his e-bike. ( Photo: Ximena Malpica) New state e-bike laws to be enforced starting July 20 A new New Jersey state law which goes into effect July 20 requires e-bike riders to carry insurance and register with the... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 12:24
A car accident in Barry Lakes, NJ took out two telephone poles in January, leaving hundreds of Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative customers in the dark. Along with increasing weather-related disasters, car-pole accidents are on the rise. Photo provided Power bills surge, leaving households scrambling to cope – while outages are on the rise Key Takeaways 1. The energy needs of data centers – and the new infrastructure they require – are major culprits in electrical... Evergreen 13 Apr 2026 | 04:24
Arrest made in 1990 Vernon Township homicide cold case Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office officials announced the arrest of a North Carolina man in connection with the 1990 killing... Police & Fire 13 Apr 2026 | 11:39
The team reviewing the artifacts are standing: Jim Kotcho, Tony Lombardo, Bill Sandy and Everett Conklin; seated: Kalee McCloud and Karen Nelson. ( Photo submitted) Partnership transforms Native American collection into research, education resource A collaborative effort between the Sterling Hill Mining Museum and Sussex County Community College is turning a private collection... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 11:25
Stanhope man sentenced to 7 years for attempted sexual assault of minor A Stanhope man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for attempting to sexually assault someone he believed was... Police & Fire 10 Apr 2026 | 01:03
Francis Hopkinson should be honored as part of America 250 As Sussex County prepares for its America 250 Celebration on June 7 at the Fairgrounds, there’s a piece of New Jersey history... Letters to the Editor 06 Apr 2026 | 01:45
These postcard shows the reception of George Washington as he crosses the Trenton Bridge. ( Image: Smithsonian American Art Museum) Sussex County History Today: The Ladies of Trenton During the American Revolutionary War, everyone played a part. Men carried on patriotic activity, whether military, political,... Columns 06 Apr 2026 | 11:16
Gary Kawka, left, and Shawn Hoppe prepare for kidney transplant surgery in March 2017. ( Photo submitted) Sparta runner marks nearly a decade since lifesaving kidney transplant As National Donate Life Month begins, Sparta resident Gary Kawka is reflecting on the kidney transplant that changed his... Local News 02 Apr 2026 | 04:30
The Sussex County Commissioners issued a proclamation in support of Take Down Tobacco. ( Photo submitted) Commissioners recognizes MS awareness, anti-tobacco initiatives The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners recognized two public health initiatives during its March 25 meeting, issuing... Local News 02 Apr 2026 | 03:39
A view of Richard Edsall wearing a Lieutenant’s uniform for the Continental line during the Revolution. He is riding a palomino colonial farm horse. Sussex County History Today: Richard Edsall Richard Edsall is buried in Vernon. He was a Revolutionary War Patriot. He went with his father-in-law Colonel John Seward... Columns 27 Mar 2026 | 11:09
Nobody Famous ( Photo: Nobody Famous ) Nobody Famous headlines busy Friday night of live music Friday, April 3 Starting at 6 p.m., Nick Keena kicks off the entertainment at The Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, with a solo... Entertainment 27 Mar 2026 | 10:46
A view of Continental Troops encamped on the property of Lewis Morris, III, in Hardyston N.J. Sussex County History Today: Ecampment In our journey through the Revolutionary War, during this Semiquincentennial year, we might want to realize a few things... Columns 23 Mar 2026 | 10:12
Kristen Petrucci and Sean McGuire Petrucci, McGuire marry in Somerset Kristen Petrucci and Sean McGuire were united in marriage at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, N.J. The wedding took... Announcements 20 Mar 2026 | 04:25
