Vernon United Methodist Church, Vernon, NJ ( Photo by Aja Brandt) What houses of worship are doing to keep their flocks safe when they come to pray In June 2015, nine worshippers at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in Charleston, S.C., were killed... Evergreen 04 Jun 2026 | 11:48
Screenshot Karen D. Gruver Karen D. Gruver, age 64, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Newton Medical Center with her loving family... Obituaries 22 May 2026 | 01:29
Doug Radford and Kyle Poskitt, broker/Owners of Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors. ( Photo submitted) Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors celebrates 25 years Realty Executives Exceptional Realtors is celebrating 25 years in business after growing from a startup brokerage into one... Business 21 May 2026 | 03:16
Holly Romahn Hardyston teacher selected for regional STEM Pioneers Teacher Corps A fourth-grade teacher at Hardyston Elementary School has been selected for a regional STEM leadership program recognizing... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 02:00
Gloria Pena Gloria Pena, age 89, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Milford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Milford, Pa.... Obituaries 17 Apr 2026 | 01:28
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
Susan Long of Sparta and Mary Gange of Sparta wait for the rafle to be called. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Ogdensburg Fire Dept. holds tricky tray Local News 23 Mar 2026 | 12:05
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
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
Dollar Tree and Dollar General stores often have scanners in aisles or near the front of the store so shoppers can check item prices. Not all stores have them, though, in which case ask an associate for help if you need it. Getting your money’s worth at dollar discount stores Ever needed a basic item for your kitchen or bathroom and just didn’t feel like heading to a department or big box store... Evergreen 10 Mar 2026 | 11:17
Got tickets? New York’s tougher point system could follow you home If you drive in New York — or even just pass through — the rules just got tougher. As of Feb. 16, New York lowered the number... Local News 05 Mar 2026 | 11:46
Ramapo College nursing students work in a simulation lab. Photo provided by Ramapo College of New Jersey. Local nurses say federal loan limits will exacerbate nursing shortage Jane Gerencser, a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y., said she has seen “cyclical” nursing shortages... Evergreen 09 Feb 2026 | 03:33
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
An illustration of Major Meeker as he rides on horseback and hails men to follow him. Militiamen note his enthusiasm and gather to respond to his call. Sussex County History Today: Major Samuel Meeker During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 09 Jan 2026 | 11:57
