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
Anthony and Oliver Defreitas of Budd Lake pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Skylands Stadium hosts food truck, beer craft festival Local News 04 May 2026 | 11:09
The Franklin Band rehearses at Franklin Borough School. ( Photo submitted) Franklin Band spring concert set for May 17 The Franklin Band will present its spring concert May 17 as part of the borough’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of... Entertainment 01 May 2026 | 03:08
George D. Demarest, Jr. George D. Demarest, Jr., age 79, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Chilton Medical Center in Pequannock.. Born in... Obituaries 27 Apr 2026 | 12:39
Mike Krupa of Franklin, left, accepts his honor as Senior of the Year. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Franklin names Senior of the Year Local News 20 Apr 2026 | 12:49
From left, Heather Sandford, NJDAR State Chair of American History; Vanessa Gordon, grade 7; Chapter Winner and 2nd place NJ State grade 7 winner; Catherine Jennings, Sparta Middle School Outstanding Teacher of American History; Shea Gallagher, Grade 6 Chapter Winner; Serena Petillo, Grade 5 Chapter Winner, 2nd place New Jersey State grade 5 Winner; Allyn Perry, Chinkchewunska Chapter Chair Essay contest and Teacher of the Year contest. Not Pictured: Seark Winter, Grade 8 Chapter winner. ( Photo submitted) DAR chapter honors student writers, teacher at education reception The Chinkchewunska Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently hosted an education reception... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 12:34
From left, Lillian Gallant (Kittatinny Regional High School), Keira Graham (Sussex County Technical School), Hayden Kopco (Sparta High School), Anthony Peluso (Wallkill Valley Regional High School), Zoe Mills (Newton High School), Mila Valentin (Pope John XXIII Regional High School); Halle Williamson (Veritas Christian Academy) and Sally Burns, Good Citizens Award Chapter Chair. ( Photo submitted) DAR chapter honors 10 Sussex County seniors with Good Citizen Award The Chinkchewunska Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored 10 Sussex County high school seniors... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 12:15
Sonnet paints leaders with broad brush A recent contribution (Trichotomy Men) to Straus News unfairly tars with the same broad brush three extant world leaders... Letters to the Editor 13 Apr 2026 | 10:50
Leeza Kaur of Pass It Along, Rebecca of Rebecca's Homestead and Theresa Senfelice cook for the volunteers. Pass It Along, Rebecca’s Homestead host volunteer day Local News 23 Mar 2026 | 10:53
