Jack DeGroot DeGroot to seek re-election as Sussex County commissioner Sussex County Commissioner Jack DeGroot announced his campaign for re-election, citing a record that includes farmland preservation,... Local News 13 Feb 2026 | 12:46
Parker Space is shown with the Sussex County groundhog, Stonewall Jackson. ( Photo submitted) Stonewall Jackson predicts early spring In contrast to Punxsutawney Phil, Sussex County’s spring-predicting groundhog, Stonewall Jackson, emerged Sunday morning... Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 11:58
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
Moral voices and the silence on Gaza For reasons best known to itself, the editorial board of the Advertiser-News North decided to publish in its Dec. 25, Christmas... Letters to the Editor 06 Jan 2026 | 12:19
Paul Charles Convery Paul Charles Convery, Jr. 85, passed away on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Wantage, N.J. Paul was the son of the late Paul Charles... Obituaries 05 Jan 2026 | 11:31
The 52nd Annual New Year's Day motorcycle ride was hosted by the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club, primarily benefitting Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Chilly Chili run benefits Hospice Local News 02 Jan 2026 | 02:30
George Belcher George Belcher, 90, of Vernon Township, N.J., passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Newton Memorial Hospital, just a few... Obituaries 31 Dec 2025 | 03:40
An illustration of Pastor Constant Hart with the Baptists of Wantage and Hardyston coming to a log meeting house. He is shown with a horse, as clergy in the wilderness were often itinerant—traveling from village to village to deliver their sermons. Sussex County History Today: Pastor Constant Hart During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 26 Dec 2025 | 02:12
Linda L. Talmadge Linda L. Talmadge, age 84, of Franklin passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, at Complete Care at Milford Manor in West... Obituaries 21 Dec 2025 | 03:46
Joan Magura Joan Magura, age 81, of Hardyston, N.J., passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. She was born on March 21, 1944,... Obituaries 21 Dec 2025 | 03:41
Michelle Tagliabue and Katie Healy of Wantage stand in front of a Santa inflatable. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) SCCC hosts Winter Festival Sussex County Community College hosted a Winter Wonderland festival on Thursday. Local News 05 Dec 2025 | 01:18
Thomas Cataldo Thomas Cataldo, 84 years, of Lake Hopatcong, N.J., formerly of Oak Ridge, N.J., passed away with his children by his side... Obituaries 02 Dec 2025 | 03:13
County forms film commission to attract entertainment industry The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners has created a film commission aimed at positioning the county as a hub for... Local News 18 Nov 2025 | 03:51
Mary and Bret Hadzimichalis of Maryland are shown with Shanna Hickenbottom of Newton. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Augusta. Lunar Fair hosted at Fairgrounds The Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta hosted the Lunar Fair on Saturday. Local News 03 Nov 2025 | 02:00
Lucille Kincaid leads the 89-member All-Sussex County Chorus at Sparta High School. All-Sussex band and chorus plan 50th concert The All- Sussex County Band and Chorus will present its 50th concert on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7 pm at High Point Regional... Entertainment 30 Oct 2025 | 01:30
