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Yes, a softener will cause some pressure loss due to the resistance from the resin bed, but excessive pressure loss can be...

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Moral voices and the silence on Gaza

For reasons best known to itself, the editorial board of the Advertiser-News North decided to publish in its Dec. 25, Christmas...

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Rendering of new playground at Wheatsworth Road Recreation Complex (final colors are slightly different).
Rendering of new playground at Wheatsworth Road Recreation Complex (final colors are slightly different). ( Image: Hardyston Township)

Upgrades slated for Hardyston’s recreation complex

With several projects on the horizon, Hardyston’s Wheatsworth Road Recreation Complex is expected to undergo a facelift of...

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06 Jan 2026 | 10:22

Emma L. Babcock

Emma L. Babcock (Clock) passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2025, at Newton Medical Center.

Born in Sussex, New Jersey, Emma...

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Roger A. White, Sr.

Roger A. White, Sr. passed away Saturday afternoon, Dec. 6, 2025, at the age of 84 surrounded by his loving daughter, Diane,...

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Mary Alice Hill

Mary Alice Hill

Mary Alice Hill, age 81, passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at Newton Medical Center. Born in Middletown, New York, to...

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Wallkill Valley falls in Rally in the Valley championship

Wallkill Valley falls in Rally in the Valley championship

Alex Opilla scored a team-high 22 points and added four rebounds, three assists and a steal and Gavin Solano collected 15...

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Hamburg. Choral society holds annual holiday concert

Hamburg. Choral society holds annual holiday concert

The Community Choral Society recently presented its 36th annual Holiday Concert at Hamburg Baptist Church.

The group will...

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Paul Charles Convery, Jr. 85, passed away on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Wantage, N.J. Paul was the son of the late Paul Charles...

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Abandonments

In our tri-state area we have abandoned buildings,

Many vacant dilapidated unknown strange things.

They weakly stand alone...

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<b>Makennah Torppey of Branchville looks at art.</b>
Makennah Torppey of Branchville looks at art. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

Museum holds first night event

The Skylands Museum of Art held a first night on Jan. 2, as artists featured their artwork. The museum will be expanding...

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<b>An illustration of the captured Patriot Stephen Haines taken, as a prisoner, to the Rhinelander Sugar House which the British are said to have used as a prison.</b>
An illustration of the captured Patriot Stephen Haines taken, as a prisoner, to the Rhinelander Sugar House which the British are said to have used as a prison.

Sussex County History Today: Stephen Haines II

During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some...

Columns
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The 52nd Annual New Year's Day motorcycle ride was hosted by the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club, primarily benefitting Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.
The 52nd Annual New Year's Day motorcycle ride was hosted by the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club, primarily benefitting Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

Chilly Chili run benefits Hospice

Local News
02 Jan 2026 | 02:30
Noel A. Phillips

Noel A. Phillips

Noel A. Phillips, age 79, of Hardyston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at his home.

Born in Philadelphia...

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