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Sussex County Library launches February Winter Reading Challenge

The Sussex County Library System is inviting residents of all ages to take part in its 2026 Winter Reading Challenge, titled...

Local News
15 Jan 2026 | 03:04

Theater Company announces auditions for ‘The 39 Steps’

North Star Theater Company has announced auditions for its upcoming production of “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced, Hitchcock-inspired...

Entertainment
15 Jan 2026 | 02:17
<b>The PSTA held a graduation in the Performing Arts Center for students in the program. </b>
The PSTA held a graduation in the Performing Arts Center for students in the program. ( Photo: Alex Ralph; Lunch Box Studio)

SCCC academy graduates 92 in public safety programs

Sussex County Community College’s Public Safety Training Academy recently held its annual graduation ceremony before an audience...

Police & Fire
15 Jan 2026 | 02:09
<b>Pass It Along held a Spaghettie Dinner on Jan. 13 at Manna House.</b>
Pass It Along held a Spaghettie Dinner on Jan. 13 at Manna House. ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

Pass It Along holds spaghetti dinner

Local News
15 Jan 2026 | 02:01

Memories

Recently attended an “Olde Timers” night,

The local Fire Department was the site.

Growing up in a rural community,

With memories...

Letters to the Editor
15 Jan 2026 | 01:42
<b>New and gently used prom dresses and accessories will be offered at Project Self-Sufficiency’s ‘Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop’.</b>
New and gently used prom dresses and accessories will be offered at Project Self-Sufficiency’s ‘Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop’.

Project Self-Sufficiency seeks formal wear donations

Project Self-Sufficiency is seeking donations of new and gently used formal wear for display in the agency’s annual Sister-to-Sister...

Local News
15 Jan 2026 | 01:33
<b>Chris Carney</b>
Chris Carney

Carney announces bid for clerk

Republican County Commissioner Chris Carney announced today that he would seek his party’s nomination as Sussex County Clerk...

Local News
13 Jan 2026 | 11:34
<b>Board of County Commissioners Clerk Linda Miller, CFO/County Treasurer Elke Yetter, Board of County Commissioner Director Jill Space, County Administrator Christina Marks and Deputy Administrator Lorraine Hentz</b>
Board of County Commissioners Clerk Linda Miller, CFO/County Treasurer Elke Yetter, Board of County Commissioner Director Jill Space, County Administrator Christina Marks and Deputy Administrator Lorraine Hentz ( Photo: Jill Space)

Marks appointed county administrator

After serving as interim county administrator in the wake of Ron Tappan’s resignation from the post in October, Christina...

Local News
13 Jan 2026 | 10:24
A speller considers his word during the 2024 Delaware Valley Elementary School spelling bee.
A speller considers his word during the 2024 Delaware Valley Elementary School spelling bee. ( Becca Tucker)

Test your skills this spelling bee season

Inspired by the 101st anniversary of the Scripps Spelling Bee, Straus News decided to join our participating school districts...

Home
13 Jan 2026 | 07:31
Owner Jeffrey Bracaglia is shown at Point 5 Lafayette.
Owner Jeffrey Bracaglia is shown at Point 5 Lafayette.

Point 5 Lafayette offers healthier alternatives

Point 5 Lafayette, located in the Shoppes at Lafayette off of Route 15, provides healthy alternatives to alcoholic beverages...

Business
12 Jan 2026 | 04:48
The Franklin Library held an origami event on Monday.
The Franklin Library held an origami event on Monday. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

Franklin Library holds origami event

The Franklin Library held an origami event on Monday.

Local News
12 Jan 2026 | 04:27
K.J.S. United's goalie Stefan Filewicz drops down to intercept the incoming puck. Filewicz made 27 saves.
K.J.S. United's goalie Stefan Filewicz drops down to intercept the incoming puck. Filewicz made 27 saves. ( Photo by George Leroy Hunter )

KJS United skates past Chatham, 3-1

Brayden Sisco scored twice, Cormac Gibbons also netted a goal, to lift No.17 KJS United to a 3-1 victory over Chatham on...

Sports
12 Jan 2026 | 02:18
<b>Branchville residents Brad and Jeanne Heinke were recognized by United States Representative Josh Gottheimer as a Hometown Hero in December.</b>
Branchville residents Brad and Jeanne Heinke were recognized by United States Representative Josh Gottheimer as a Hometown Hero in December.

Branchville couple honored as Hometown Heroes

Branchville residents Jeanne and Brad Heinke were among the 20 local North Jersey residents recently honored by U.S. Rep....

Local News
12 Jan 2026 | 12:03
<b>Haley McCracken explains the impact of adverse childhood experiences.</b>
Haley McCracken explains the impact of adverse childhood experiences.

Project Self-Sufficiency to host free workshops on adverse childhood experiences

Project Self-Sufficiency will offer three workshops regarding adverse childhood experiences with the goal of educating the...

Local News
12 Jan 2026 | 11:56
Peter Caruso

Peter Caruso

Peter David Caruso, 73, of Franklin, N.J., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at Morristown Medical Center.

Peter was born...

Obituaries
09 Jan 2026 | 03:10
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