Col. John Seward on his farm with log cabin, split-rail fence and horse. (AI photo rendered on data by Bill Truran, who endorses it as historically representative) Sussex County History Today: Col. John Seward During this prelude to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are looking at some of... Columns 07 Sep 2025 | 10:58
Hardyston Family Festival is today The Hardyston Family Festival will be Sept. 5-6 at the Wheatsworth Sports & Recreation Complex on Wheatsworth Road. A concert... Local News 06 Sep 2025 | 05:52
04 Law & Order. In brief DWI charge Emil Vanderpaauw, 62, of Hopatcong was charged with driving while intoxicated Aug. 24, Sparta police said. About... Police & Fire 01 Sep 2025 | 12:09
Phoebe Ogden working for the Patriot cause. (AI rendered on data from Bill Truran and endorsed as historically representative) Sussex County History Today: Phoebe Hatfield Ogden During this prelude to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are looking at some local... Columns 31 Aug 2025 | 01:22
Y offers Veterans Wellness Initiative The Sussex County YMCA again will offer the Veterans Wellness Initiative, beginning the week of Sept. 22. The free program... Local News 30 Aug 2025 | 02:51
Sussex County YMCA’s next Livestrong program starts Sept. 2. (Photos provided) Y launches program for cancer survivors When Kathlyn Moore first visited the Sussex County YMCA, she only intended to sign up her son for swim lessons. After a conversation... Local News 13 Aug 2025 | 07:10
UPDATED: Contested school board race in Hardyston Six candidates filed to run for three seats on the Hardyston Board of Education in the Nov. 4 election. The filing deadline... Local News 11 Aug 2025 | 12:49
Dawn VanWhy Dawn Marie VanWhy of Hardyston passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Newton Medical Center. She was 60. Born in Pequannock... Obituaries 31 Jul 2025 | 09:14
Andrew Smith Andrew M. Smith of Hardyston passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He was 55. Born in Orange, Andrew... Obituaries 04 Jul 2025 | 06:14
Joseph Stern Jr. Joseph Stern Jr. of Hardyston passed away on June 20, 2025, at United Methodist Communities Bristol Glen in Newton. Joe grew... Obituaries 23 Jun 2025 | 09:24
Jane Cottle Jane Hougoux Cottle of Hardyston died on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Newton Medical Center with her loving family at her side.... Obituaries 22 Jun 2025 | 08:11
Y offers water-safety program The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges will offer its annual Safety Around Water Week program at no cost to families again... Local News 19 Jun 2025 | 07:18
Paula Wilson Paula A. Wilson of Hardyston passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 15, 2025, after a long illness. She was 74.... Obituaries 17 Jun 2025 | 07:45
The Monroe one-room schoolhouse in Hardyston. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Raising the flag An American tradition is to honor our country on Flag Day, June 14. This year, the holiday falls on a Saturday. Flag Day commemorates... Columns 06 Jun 2025 | 10:50
HC1 Members of the Wallkill Valley Regional High School Ecology Club collect litter along Bunn and Franek roads in Hardyston on March 20. (Photos provided) Hardyston. Community cleanup Local News 02 Jun 2025 | 11:32
