Rich Schubert of Byram poses behind a train setup. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Franklin Train Show brings model railroads, vendors, history Railroad enthusiasts, families and hobbyists had an opportunity to enjoy a day filled with trains and railroad history at... Local News 21 Sep 2026 | 01:48
A screenshot from a recent Vernon Town Council meeting available on YouTube. Does your local government livestream and record its meetings? In the age of the internet and social media, many people look online for news and information. Long gone are the days of public... Evergreen 17 Sep 2026 | 12:52
Wallkill Valley girls soccer earns first win in double OT Freshman Alexa Baker converted a feed from freshman Abby Baldassano with just under two minutes remaining in the second overtime... Sports 14 Sep 2026 | 01:01
Sussex County History Today: Elias Cole Restaurant The Elias Cole Restaurant, a treasured establishment for as long as I can remember, has closed. It was a token of the way... Columns 11 Sep 2026 | 12:10
Screenshot Dirk Peereboom Dirk Peereboom, 83, of Wantage, N.J., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Overlook Medical Center, surrounded... Obituaries 10 Sep 2026 | 01:30
Steven T. Smolinski Steven T. Smolinski, age 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at Newton Medical Center, surrounded by his... Obituaries 31 Aug 2026 | 06:24
Screenshot Eleanor R. Lott-Hoyt Eleanor R. Lott-Hoyt, age 101, peacefully passed away after a long and well-lived life, leaving behind a legacy of faith,... Obituaries 24 Jul 2026 | 04:33
Elsie Langstedt of Wantage drew a monster with yellow ears. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Franklin Library hosts Chalk the Walk event Local News 21 Jul 2026 | 11:45
Shannon Berganza of Wantage and Anthony Ventre of Sparta, owners of Brothers Pizza, pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Family Promise Casino Night raises over $40K Family Promise of Sussex County raised more than $40,000 during its annual Casino Night fundraiser June 11 at The Conservatory... Local News 15 Jun 2026 | 01:36
Martin Grossman, president of the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee, using old wood as a template before drilling into replacement pieces as part of ongoing trail maintenance. ( Photo submitted) Volunteers spruce up Paulinskill Valley and Sussex Branch As spring brings more hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders to area rail trails, volunteers with the Paulinskill Valley... Local News 04 Jun 2026 | 03:51
This bumper sticker explains how some people in Vermont speak. Photo by Helen Woolger We may speak the same language, but are we saying the same thing? Well, I should have seen it coming. A couple of weeks ago when a column of mine about regional words ran in this newspaper,... Evergreen 28 May 2026 | 11:59
Kelsey and Gary Westerkamp are shown with two dogs. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Father John’s holds Pet Lovers Fest Local News 18 May 2026 | 01:29
Peter Charles Thiessen Peter Charles Thiessen, age 86, of Wantage, entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord andSavior on May 11, 2026. Born... Obituaries 15 May 2026 | 11:41
Criticisms of tariffs, taxes are fair The May 7-13, 2026, issue contained a letter from Luann Byrne opining on the unfairness of criticizing Tom Kean, Jr. for... Letters to the Editor 11 May 2026 | 01:53
Screenshot William G. Talmadge William G. Talmadge, age 87, of Franklin passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Westwind Manor in Franklin after a short illness.... Obituaries 04 May 2026 | 11:32
