Ground is borken on the new county Division of Health facility. ( Photo submitted) Sussex County breaks ground on health emergency response facility The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners held a groundbreaking ceremony April 17 to mark the start of construction... Local News 23 Apr 2026 | 02:02
The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority is a self-drop-off facility located on Route 94 S in Lafayette that offers responsible ways for disposing of recyclables at little or no cost. Photos by Grace Gray Reed Single-stream recycling gains momentum Single-stream recycling has become a common service offered by regional waste collection companies such as Casella Waste... Evergreen 20 Apr 2026 | 01:46
Boat shrink wrap recycling program returns A free boat shrink wrap recycling program is returning this spring, offering area boaters a convenient way to dispose of... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 01:15
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.... Columns 17 Apr 2026 | 01:08
Standing, Dr. Wartyna Davis, WPU Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Dr. Anthony Bowrin, WPU Dean of the Cotsakos College of Business; Nancy Gallo, SCCC Associate Vice-President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Josh Powers, WPU Provost; Dr. Djanna Hill, WPU Associate Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; and Dr. Venkat Sharma, WPU Dean of the College of Science and Health; seated: Dr. Cory Homer, SCCC President, and Dr. Richard Helldobler, WPU President. ( Photo submitted) SCCC, William Paterson University sign transfer agreement Sussex County Community College announced April 8 that it has signed an articulation agreement with William Paterson University,... Local News 16 Apr 2026 | 03:05
Bela Fleck ( Photo: Bela Fleck) Béla Fleck’s BEATrio highlights weekend music lineup Friday, April 17 Jeiris Cook kicks things off at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, with a soulful set at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m.,... Entertainment 13 Apr 2026 | 11:12
Newton. Historical society to host spring luncheon fundraiser The Sussex County Historical Society will host its Spring Luncheon Fundraiser at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at Christ Episcopal... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 10:56
Members of the Sussex County Rowing Club carry a boat away from the water after a recent practice. The club is made up of Students from Sparta High School and Pope John XXIII Regional High School. ( Photo: Nancy Madasci) Sussex County Rowing Club prepares for meet Local News 10 Apr 2026 | 02:23
Sussex County History Today: Crabtree Island Treasure Buried on a hill rising from the swampy meadows along Vernon’s Black Creek is an iron chest deposited by Tory bandits during... Columns 10 Apr 2026 | 12:56
Lisa Chammings, left, holds Hero and Jeanette Campbell holds Tiny Tim shortly after the dogs were discovered in Stillwater Township, N.J., on Wednesday, March 18. After being sighted in the road in Stillwater, Chihuahua-mix Hero led Campbell and Chammings to a disabled older Chihuahua named Tiny Tim, who was stuck at the water’s edge at Swartswood Lake, unable to free himself from behind a dock. Photos provided by Lisa Chammings. Community rallies to rescue abandoned dogs On March 16, dozens of small terrier- and Chihuahua-type dogs were dumped at four sites on a raw, rainy evening in Sussex... Evergreen 06 Apr 2026 | 02:18
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
Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada stands with Kenneth Farber, recently promoted to Sergeant. ( Photo submitted) Sussex County Sheriff’s Office promotes Kenneth Farber to sergeant Sussex County Sheriff’s Office has promoted Cpl. Kenneth Farber to the rank of sergeant, Sheriff Michael F. Strada announced.... Police & Fire 02 Apr 2026 | 04:02
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
Sussex County YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day Sussex County YMCA will host its annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its facility on... Local News 02 Apr 2026 | 02:04
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
