The dangers of single-party rule Historically, Sussex County has been governed almost exclusively by one political party. That can be a serious problem. A... Letters to the Editor 20 Apr 2026 | 01:06
Guernica Picasso’s famous and soulful Guernica painting, A black and white stark and chaotic anti-war tainting. The Nazi and Fascist... Letters to the Editor 16 Apr 2026 | 02:24
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
Trichotomy BIRAN “Oh my”, they said, “this cannot truly be”, Letters to the Editor 09 Apr 2026 | 01:29
Francis Hopkinson should be honored as part of America 250 As Sussex County prepares for its America 250 Celebration on June 7 at the Fairgrounds, there’s a piece of New Jersey history... Letters to the Editor 06 Apr 2026 | 01:45
Trichotomy men Trichotomy is a meaningful word for me, The “leaders” Putin, Netanyahu and Trump the three. All so significant to the world’s... Letters to the Editor 02 Apr 2026 | 01:43
Easter Pilgrimages To travel to far away and strange lands, Requires breaking away from daily plans. Comfort and security are left behind, For... Letters to the Editor 26 Mar 2026 | 02:02
Trichotomy Trichotomy is a meaningful word for me, Not a dichotomy but a division of three. Capitalism, Christianity and Democracy, And... Letters to the Editor 19 Mar 2026 | 03:31
Preservation programs protect land and communities I am writing in response to Kenneth Collins of Newton, NJ letter to the Editor in the March 5-11, 2026 edition. First of... Letters to the Editor 13 Mar 2026 | 12:17
Thank you, election workers With 2026 being an election year, a critical one in the view of some, I want to thank our Sussex County election officials... Letters to the Editor 12 Mar 2026 | 03:21
Easter Prayers Prayer is defined as an earnest spiritual request, And a wish is the desire for good to manifest. So with Easter prayers or... Letters to the Editor 12 Mar 2026 | 01:39
Lenten Compassion “Compassion” is not a cheap word to be flaunted about, In this Lenten season its soulful meaning is in doubt. The histories... Letters to the Editor 05 Mar 2026 | 01:18
Replace county attorney Phillipsburg’s announcement that 33 acres along the Delaware River, once slated for another massive warehouse, will instead... Letters to the Editor 02 Mar 2026 | 01:49
The great municipal tax deception Today, I write an open letter to the governing body and citizens of the Borough of Franklin. It’s another year and another... Letters to the Editor 27 Feb 2026 | 02:04
Root Causes A contributor to this paper weekly Graces its pages with poetry meekly. But as of late from light verse departs To opine on... Letters to the Editor 27 Feb 2026 | 12:19