Arrest made in 1990 Vernon Township homicide cold case Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office officials announced the arrest of a North Carolina man in connection with the 1990 killing... Police & Fire 13 Apr 2026 | 11:39
The team reviewing the artifacts are standing: Jim Kotcho, Tony Lombardo, Bill Sandy and Everett Conklin; seated: Kalee McCloud and Karen Nelson. ( Photo submitted) Partnership transforms Native American collection into research, education resource A collaborative effort between the Sterling Hill Mining Museum and Sussex County Community College is turning a private collection... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 11:25
Stanhope man sentenced to 7 years for attempted sexual assault of minor A Stanhope man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for attempting to sexually assault someone he believed was... Police & Fire 10 Apr 2026 | 01:03
Francis Hopkinson should be honored as part of America 250 As Sussex County prepares for its America 250 Celebration on June 7 at the Fairgrounds, there’s a piece of New Jersey history... Letters to the Editor 06 Apr 2026 | 01:45
These postcard shows the reception of George Washington as he crosses the Trenton Bridge. ( Image: Smithsonian American Art Museum) Sussex County History Today: The Ladies of Trenton During the American Revolutionary War, everyone played a part. Men carried on patriotic activity, whether military, political,... Columns 06 Apr 2026 | 11:16
Screenshot Louise T. Tancke Louise T. “Cookie” Tancke, 83, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, at Newton Medical Center. Born in Passaic, New Jersey,... Obituaries 02 Apr 2026 | 04:13
The Sussex County Commissioners issued a proclamation in support of Take Down Tobacco. ( Photo submitted) Commissioners recognizes MS awareness, anti-tobacco initiatives The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners recognized two public health initiatives during its March 25 meeting, issuing... Local News 02 Apr 2026 | 03:39
Franklin Band to present free spring concert The Franklin Band, recognized as New Jersey’s oldest community band, will present a spring concert on May 17 at the Franklin... Local News 30 Mar 2026 | 01:32
A view of Richard Edsall wearing a Lieutenant’s uniform for the Continental line during the Revolution. He is riding a palomino colonial farm horse. Sussex County History Today: Richard Edsall Richard Edsall is buried in Vernon. He was a Revolutionary War Patriot. He went with his father-in-law Colonel John Seward... Columns 27 Mar 2026 | 11:09
Nobody Famous ( Photo: Nobody Famous ) Nobody Famous headlines busy Friday night of live music Friday, April 3 Starting at 6 p.m., Nick Keena kicks off the entertainment at The Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, with a solo... Entertainment 27 Mar 2026 | 10:46
Master Ken’s earns top honors at taekwondo championship Students from Master Ken’s Xtreme Martial Arts Center competed Saturday, March 14, at the 19th U.S. Hong-Ik Taekwondo Championship... Sports 23 Mar 2026 | 11:59
A view of Continental Troops encamped on the property of Lewis Morris, III, in Hardyston N.J. Sussex County History Today: Ecampment In our journey through the Revolutionary War, during this Semiquincentennial year, we might want to realize a few things... Columns 23 Mar 2026 | 10:12
New Jersey joins Pennsylvania aggressive driving crackdown New Jersey is partnering with Pennsylvania in a multi-state aggressive driving enforcement campaign running through April... Police & Fire 20 Mar 2026 | 01:30
New York State Police had a recruiting tent at the 2025 New Jersey State Fair-Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. Photo: Maebel Van Ek Photography New standards make it easier to join police, military, corrections In recent years and especially since COVID, recruiting for uniformed services is down across the country. As a result, a... Local News 17 Mar 2026 | 04:05
Preservation programs protect land and communities I am writing in response to Kenneth Collins of Newton, NJ letter to the Editor in the March 5-11, 2026 edition. First of... Letters to the Editor 13 Mar 2026 | 12:17
