Sussex County History Today: Battle of Brandywine As a quick overview, the British under General Howe were forced from Boston by the cannons and siege by General Washington... Columns 17 Jul 2026 | 01:14
The Outcrops ( Photo submitted) Sparta Arts to open free summer concert series Sparta Arts will launch its free summer concert series July 10 with a performance by The Outcrops, with Adam Jacob serving... Entertainment 06 Jul 2026 | 02:03
Withering apple buds from the fields at Apple Dave's in Warwick. Provided photo. April freeze hit apple orchards at the core The region saw unusually warm weather in late April. Temperatures neared 80 degrees, luring apple trees and other fruit crops... Evergreen 02 Jul 2026 | 11:37
Local college athletes post strong spring performances across multiple programs Norah Monaghan (Sparta High School) was a senior midfielder for the Montclair State University women’s lacrosse team this... Sports 29 Jun 2026 | 02:05
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
Screenshot Pope John junior collects 200 pieces of baseball equipment for youth program A Pope John XXIII Regional High School junior has completed a community service project collecting more than 200 pieces of... Local News 11 Jun 2026 | 04:00
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
Doug Radford and Kyle Poskitt, broker/Owners of Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors. ( Photo submitted) Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors celebrates 25 years Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors is celebrating 25 years in business after growing from a startup brokerage into one... Business 21 May 2026 | 03:16
Michael Yurchak Michael Yurchak, age 82, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Newton Medical Center. Born in Sussex to the late Michael... Obituaries 11 May 2026 | 12:40
Kurt Michael VanDerMark Kurt Michael VanDerMark, 55, of Sparta, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Born in Newton, Kurt... Obituaries 27 Apr 2026 | 12:56
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
New Jersey joins Pennsylvania aggressive driving crackdown New Jersey is partnering with Pennsylvania in a multi-state aggressive driving enforcement campaign running through April... Police & Fire 20 Mar 2026 | 01:30
New York State Police had a recruiting tent at the 2025 New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. Photo: Maebel Van Ek Photography New standards make it easier to join police, military, corrections In recent years and especially since COVID, recruiting for uniformed services is down across the country. As a result, a... Local News 17 Mar 2026 | 04:05
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
James R. Brocato James R. Brocato, age 77, passed away on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. James was born on March 18, 1948, in New York City to Louis... Obituaries 05 Mar 2026 | 03:37
