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
Stephen J. Gimbl Stephen J Gimbl (Steve) died peacefully on June 14, 2026, at the age of 86. Predeceased by his mother Violet Catherine Stamm,... Obituaries 18 Jun 2026 | 04:03
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
Louis J. Lepes Louis J. Lepes, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 29, 2026. Born in Franklin to the late Louis and Mary (Moncayo)... Obituaries 01 Jun 2026 | 02:03
Flags in honor of veterans and fallen service members on display in front of Lazaer-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home for Memorial Day in 2025. ( Photo By Aja Brandt) Local Memorial Day events New York Ongoing events Memorial Weekend Carnival in Washingtonville: Annual Memorial Weekend Carnival held May 22-25 featuring... Evergreen 24 May 2026 | 07:50
Leo Shabarov of Sparta High School. Sussex County Youth Orchestras to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with concert The Sussex County Youth Orchestras will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States with a concert... Local News 22 May 2026 | 09:28
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
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
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
The exterior of St. Moritz Grill & Bar is shown. ( Photo submitted) St. Moritz Grill & Bar blends history, modern updates St. Moritz Grill & Bar, a longtime fixture in the Lake Mohawk section of Sparta, is continuing to balance its historic legacy... Business 20 Apr 2026 | 01:19
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
