A man reaches in the water to pull up a fish Saturday, April 26 at the 63rd annual Small Fry Trout Fishing Contest at Sussex County Community College in Newton. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: 63rd annual Small Fry Trout Fishing Contest Local News 29 Apr 2025 | 03:58
$28.7M approved for dam repairs A new law, signed by Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., on Tuesday, April 22, appropriates about $28.7 million for loans to fund 17... Local News 24 Apr 2025 | 11:08
Children pick up eggs during the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 in Hardyston. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Easter Egg Hunt in Hardyston Local News 22 Apr 2025 | 01:51
Jessica in Goshen in April, four months before she expects to head off for basic training. (Photo by Becca Tucker) ‘They can’t touch your family for a year’ Editor’s note: Last names were withheld to protect the family’s privacy, not at their request but at the newspaper’s discretion.... Local News 21 Apr 2025 | 02:04
Meet Buttons ABOUT Female domestic short hair cat. Lafayette CHARACTERISTICS Buttons came to us with her kittens, Pink and Butterball. She... Local News 18 Apr 2025 | 12:12
HJ1 The Vernon High School Jazz Ensemble performs during High Point Regional High School’s first jazz festival Wednesday, April 16. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Sussex. High Point Jazz Festival Local News 21 Apr 2025 | 06:09
Older Americans event May 16 The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services will recognize older Americans during... Local News 17 Apr 2025 | 05:59
Adriel Osemwegie’s cover design. Vote for your favorite by filling out the form below. Vote Now: Cover Art for Advertiser News Children’s Edition Talented local students submitted artwork to appear as the cover of the Advertiser News Children’s Edition publishing next... Local News 14 Apr 2025 | 06:57
Franklin’s borough attorney, John Ursin, speaks during the Borough Council meeting April 8. At right is Mayor John Sowden IV. (Photo by Dave Smith) No redevelopment applications made in Franklin A developer apparently jumped the gun with a press release saying it was moving forward with plans for an upscale retail... Local News 15 Apr 2025 | 07:31
Vernon Township Woman’s Club members Cami Anka, Deb Fegnan and Rosetta Patterson pack homemade cookie at the Feb. 27 meeting. (Photo provided) Woman’s Club donates cookies The Vernon Township Woman’s Club continued its annual tradition at its Feb. 27 meeting with members baking six dozen cookies... Local News 27 Apr 2025 | 03:18
Meet Handsome River ABOUT Male German Shorthaired Pointer dog. Lafayette CHARACTERISTICS Handsome River came to us from a resident who no longer... Local News 11 Apr 2025 | 12:39
The gravestone of Revolutionary War veteran Theodorus Polhemus in the Old Newton Cemetery is decorated as part of Wreaths Across America in December 2018. The gravestone was erected in October 2018 as part of a joint effort of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sussex County Historical Society and Old Newton Cemetery Committee to locate and mark previously unmarked graves. Polhemus was born in Haverstraw, N.Y., and served as a corporal in the Orange County, N.Y., militia. He died in Newton in 1820. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) 250th celebration begins The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, gave the United States its official birthday, but that seminal... Local News 17 Apr 2025 | 11:19
Franklin library branch closed for roof replacement Sussex County Library System said the Franklin Branch will close Monday, April 14 while the roof is replaced. The branch is... Local News 14 Apr 2025 | 10:02
Jefferson Museum open today The Jefferson Museum will reopen for the season from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 6. Admission is free. The theme for 2025 is... Local News 06 Apr 2025 | 08:51
Vendor & Crafter Show is today The Wallkill Valley Regional High School Music Department will hold a Spring Vendor & Crafter Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.... Local News 04 Apr 2025 | 10:58
