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Audrey Jean Kimble

Audrey Jean Kimble

Audrey Jean Kimble, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Hamburg on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, with her loving family...

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Veronica M. Pugh, age 60, peacefully passed away Saturday Dec. 20, 2025, at her home in Franklin, after a long battle with...

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Five students earn Black Belt rank under Master Ken

Five students of Master Ken have achieved first- and second-degree black belt ranks after successfully completing an intensive...

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<b>Steve Coombs</b>
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Steve Coombs highlights busy week of local live music

Friday, Jan. 2

Nick Keena kicks things off with a solo performance at Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, at 6 p.m., setting the...

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<b>Students from Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School with the Stuff the Stocking trophy.</b>
Students from Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School with the Stuff the Stocking trophy.

Students from 51 schools collect over 9,000 toys

Students from a record-breaking 51 schools in Sussex and Northern Warren counties collected more than 9,000 new, unwrapped...

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24 Dec 2025 | 02:04
Illustration by Megan Bowen
Illustration by Megan Bowen

A Christmas letter to my friends

December 2025

Dear friends,

After much study and a few drinks, I’ve concluded that adults have aging spurts just as kids have...

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Readers: What are you most proud of in 2025?

Readers: What are you most proud of in 2025?

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re asking our readers to share their wins with us. What are you most proud of accomplishing...

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<b>Sussex County Community College women’s soccer team after winning at regionals Nov. 1.</b>
Sussex County Community College women’s soccer team after winning at regionals Nov. 1. ( Photo: SCCC)

Skylanders women’s soccer team wins district championship

The Sussex County Community College women’s soccer team bounced back from a disappointing 2024 campaign to win the second...

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Linda L. Talmadge

Linda L. Talmadge

Linda L. Talmadge, age 84, of Franklin passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Complete Care at Milford Manor in West...

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Joan Magura

Joan Magura, age 81, of Hardyston, N.J., passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. She was born on March 21, 1944,...

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Wallkill Valley girls wrestlers aim to build on breakthrough season

All of the hard work during challenging preseason practices and scrimmages will hopefully pay off for the Wallkill Valley...

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<b>Sussx County Sheriff Michael Strada, right, stands with retiring Cpl. Jason Kimble.</b>
Sussx County Sheriff Michael Strada, right, stands with retiring Cpl. Jason Kimble.

Corrections Cpl. Kimble retires after 25 years

Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada announced the retirement of Cpl. Jason Kimble from the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office...

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18 Dec 2025 | 02:52

Library launches free digital archive of historic newspapers

The Sussex County Library System announced the launch of its Digital Sussex County Newspaper Archive, now available for free...

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18 Dec 2025 | 01:34

Words of Hope: Joy, always

There are times in the calendar year that are special. Happy times. We want to celebrate, enjoy, and be in good spirits....

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18 Dec 2025 | 01:26
<b>The Stone Birds</b>
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Stone Birds take flight to cap off a packed weekend of live music

Friday, Dec. 26

Blues, folk, and rock ’n’ roll fans can catch Cassidy Rain’s solo set at Lafayette House at 6 p.m., 75 Route...

Entertainment
18 Dec 2025 | 01:16
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