Photo: New Jersey State Police ( Lisa McBride) Arrest made in Lisa McBride murder case after 36 years Nearly 36 years after Vernon resident Lisa McBride was murdered and her body was found in a Sussex County park, a North Carolina... Police & Fire 14 Apr 2026 | 10:40
A car accident in Barry Lakes, NJ took out two telephone poles in January, leaving hundreds of Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative customers in the dark. Along with increasing weather-related disasters, car-pole accidents are on the rise. Photo provided Power bills surge, leaving households scrambling to cope – while outages are on the rise Key Takeaways 1. The energy needs of data centers – and the new infrastructure they require – are major culprits in electrical... Evergreen 13 Apr 2026 | 04:24
Barbara Ann Saulnier Barbara Ann Saulnier, age 86, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at Morristown Medical Center with her loving family by... Obituaries 28 Nov 2025 | 02:39
Susan and Mike Winge of Highland Lakes are shown by Sue’s House of Fudge. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Stockholm hosts Christmas market A Christmas market was held on Sunday at St. Thomas the Apostle and St. John Vianney. Business 10 Nov 2025 | 01:10
CERT seeks volunteers The Stillwater CERT Team is seeking volunteers to assist first-responders in emergencies. The team is made up of volunteers... Local Home Pros 14 Apr 2025 | 12:04
The Boslopers got married in 2021 after matching on Bumble in 2019. (Photo provided) Appily ever after? Readers open up about online dating “I don’t know what to say, other than that it’s a love-hate relationship,” said Byram, N.J., resident Rob Snyder. He’s been... Local News 13 Feb 2025 | 03:38
A home in Hewitt is under contract. The state of local real estate: Low supply, high demand Local realtors say buyers aren’t deterred by current interest rates – but potential sellers are, resulting in a limited number... Local News 15 Jan 2025 | 01:28
Dennis Dalelio is a visual artist and art educator known for large-scale oil and acrylic works. (Photo provided) Dalelio to talk at meeting today Artist Dennis Dalelio will speak at the Sussex County Art Society’s meeting Thursday, Jan. 9. The meeting is at noon at the... Entertainment 09 Jan 2025 | 09:08
Ann Nathan Ann E. (Reitman) Nathan of Highland Lakes passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, surrounded by her family after... Obituaries 27 Jun 2024 | 10:39
Valerie Stellke Valerie J. Stellke passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, N.Y. She was 77.... Obituaries 27 May 2024 | 04:09
Eagle Scout Aiden Arias of Highland Lakes. (Photos provided) Eagle Scout does project at church Aiden Arias of Highland Lakes, a member of Boy Scouts Troop 912 in Vernon, has achieved the organization’s highest rank,... Home 21 Feb 2024 | 09:53
Shirley Bond Shirley Bond of Highland Lakes passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. She was 92. She was born on Sept.... Obituaries 09 Feb 2024 | 12:24
Nuisance or investment opportunity? Towns struggle to handle growth of short-term rentals Short-term rentals have surged in popularity in recent years, providing more options for tourists They’ve also grown into... Home 01 Feb 2024 | 02:11
Dorothy Henninger Dorothy Henninger passed away peacefully in her home in Highland Lakes on Dec. 6, 2023, surrounded by family. Born June 10,... Obituaries 29 Dec 2023 | 11:28
David Castner, SCCC trustee, dies in motorcycle accident David J. Castner of Highland Lakes died tragically and unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.... Home 24 Aug 2023 | 03:59
