New Jersey Comedy Film Festival coming to Sparta Ave. Stage Independent filmmakers and comedians will bring a day of laughter to Sussex County when the New Jersey Comedy Film Festival... Entertainment 03 Aug 2026 | 01:40
Sussex County History Today: Battle of Long Island The Battle of Long Island (also known as the Battle of Brooklyn Heights), fought on Aug. 27, 1776, was the first major engagement... Columns 06 Jul 2026 | 11:56
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
Brenna Koroski and Juliana paoluzzi carry the first official flag of the U.S. ( Photo: Nancy Madasci) Sparta Elks hold annual Flag Day ceremony Sparta Elks Lodge No. 2356 held its annual Flag Day ceremony June 14 outside Sparta Town Hall. The ceremony, held at 10 a.m.,... Local News 15 Jun 2026 | 02:52
Sussex County History Today: Along the Delaware The New Jersey forts along the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War formed a thin, improvised defensive line across... Columns 12 Jun 2026 | 01:12
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
Sussex County quilt project marks 250th anniversary of U.S. founding A quilt commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States has been created in Sussex County. The project... Local News 08 Jun 2026 | 02:36
This bumper sticker explains how some people in Vermont speak. Photo by Helen Woolger We may speak the same language, but are we saying the same thing? Well, I should have seen it coming. A couple of weeks ago when a column of mine about regional words ran in this newspaper,... Evergreen 28 May 2026 | 11:59
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
Lawrence Harte Dr Lawrence Harte was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Oct. 8, 1931, and passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 94. He was... Obituaries 22 May 2026 | 02:20
Sonnet paints leaders with broad brush A recent contribution (Trichotomy Men) to Straus News unfairly tars with the same broad brush three extant world leaders... Letters to the Editor 13 Apr 2026 | 10:50
Library launches USA 250 programs Sussex County Library System is inviting residents to take part in a series of educational programs marking the upcoming... Local News 26 Mar 2026 | 03:10
Sussex County to host America 250 celebration June 7 Sussex County will host an America 250 anniversary celebration June 7 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, offering an afternoon... Local News 20 Mar 2026 | 01:39
The Ogdensburg VFW presented an America 250 banner to the Sussex County Commissioners. ( Photo submitted) Ogdensburg VFW presents America 250 flag to Sussex County commissioners Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10152 in Ogdensburg presented a commemorative “America 250” flag to the Sussex... Local News 12 Mar 2026 | 02:50
Reverend Brown students are shown. ( Photo: Austin Braun) Sussex County Catholic schools earn national academic and faith-based honors Two schools Sussex County Catholic schools have received national recognition for academic achievement and faith-based education,... Local News 02 Mar 2026 | 12:07
