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
Patricia Wegener Patricia Wegener, known lovingly as Pat, lived a spirited, kind, and faith-filled life that touched family, friends, neighbors,... Obituaries 30 Mar 2026 | 02:19
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
Linda Ann Gallagher Linda Ann Gallagher, a trailblazing entrepreneur, gifted athlete, and devoted mother, passed away peacefully to join the... Obituaries 13 Mar 2026 | 02:29
Dollar Tree and Dollar General stores often have scanners in aisles or near the front of the store so shoppers can check item prices. Not all stores have them, though, in which case ask an associate for help if you need it. Getting your money’s worth at dollar discount stores Ever needed a basic item for your kitchen or bathroom and just didn’t feel like heading to a department or big box store... Evergreen 10 Mar 2026 | 11:17
Carol C. Lynch Carol C. Lynch, 94 of Sparta, N.J., peacefully passed away at home on Monday, March 2, 2026, surrounded with the love of... Obituaries 05 Mar 2026 | 03:44
Got tickets? New York’s tougher point system could follow you home If you drive in New York — or even just pass through — the rules just got tougher. As of Feb. 16, New York lowered the number... Local News 05 Mar 2026 | 11:46
Local college athletes continue strong winter seasons Here is another look at local college student athletes who are competing with pride and dedication this winter season. Ahjionae... Sports 27 Feb 2026 | 02:59
Ramapo College nursing students work in a simulation lab. Photo provided by Ramapo College of New Jersey. Local nurses say federal loan limits will exacerbate nursing shortage Jane Gerencser, a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y., said she has seen “cyclical” nursing shortages... Evergreen 09 Feb 2026 | 03:33
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
Sparta's Brooke Shust (21) leaps towards the hoop during a shot. ( Photo: George Leroy Hunter) Washington leads Pope John past Sparta Mia Washington scored 11 points, leading the Pope John Lions to a 37-33 win over the Sparta Spartans on Jan. 15 at Sparta... Sports 26 Jan 2026 | 04:07
An illustration of Major Meeker as he rides on horseback and hails men to follow him. Militiamen note his enthusiasm and gather to respond to his call. Sussex County History Today: Major Samuel Meeker During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 09 Jan 2026 | 11:57
Obituaries Ellen Kurdock Ellen (Fitschen) Kurdock of Sparta passed away on December 27, 2025. Ellen was born on Dec. 7, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York,... Obituaries 05 Jan 2026 | 01:08
Former Sparta standouts making their mark in college Ally Sweeney (Sparta High School) is a junior guard for the University of Richmond (Virginia) women’s basketball program.... Sports 05 Jan 2026 | 01:01
An illustration of the captured Patriot Stephen Haines taken, as a prisoner, to the Rhinelander Sugar House which the British are said to have used as a prison. Sussex County History Today: Stephen Haines II During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 05 Jan 2026 | 10:58
