Andover, Hardyston move toward banning data centers After last week’s introduction of an ordinance by the Andover Township Committee that would ban data centers in the town,... Local News 19 May 2026 | 02:56
Andover Township moves to ban data centers after heated public backlash Following last Thursday’s contentious meeting in Andover Township about a potential data center being built off Route 208... Local News 12 May 2026 | 12:03
This image shows a mid-1800s blacksmith with his tools on the dirt road leading from the south (today’s Route 23) as it comes into Deckertown (today’s Sussex Borough). Introduced here, behind him, is the patented Deckertown Plow, perhaps not in time sequence, but also recognizing the timely and important technological advance produced locally that helped America to become the nation it is today. Sussex County History Today: Abram Shepherd, blacksmith Shepherd had ties to militia men killed during the Battle of Minisink during the Revolutionary War. As in the real battle,... Columns 28 Apr 2026 | 02:31
Lisaann VanBlarcom Permunian, right, is shown with Vernon Mayor Anthony Rossi. ( Photo submitted) Cemetery signs being placed to honor America 250 New historical signs are being installed across Sussex County as part of the America 250 commemoration, highlighting local... Local News 20 Apr 2026 | 11:30
Franklin High School Class of 1947. Stella Hall Truran is on right Sussex County History Today: A Family History My mom passed away a few weeks ago. This sad occurrence has prompted me to the speak about the following topic – family history.... Columns 17 Apr 2026 | 01:08
Sussex County to host America 250 celebration June 7 Sussex County will host an America 250 anniversary celebration June 7 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, offering an afternoon... Local News 20 Mar 2026 | 01:39
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
The Ogdensburg VFW presented an America 250 banner to the Sussex County Commissioners. ( Photo submitted) Ogdensburg VFW presents America 250 flag to Sussex County commissioners Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10152 in Ogdensburg presented a commemorative “America 250” flag to the Sussex... Local News 12 Mar 2026 | 02:50
Sussex County officials highlight America 250 plans Sussex County officials outlined plans for local celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary during a countywide mayors’... Local News 27 Feb 2026 | 12:27
DAR chapter to honor local volunteers, student leaders The Chinkchewunska Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host its 30th annual community awards luncheon... Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 11:26
Sussex County History Today: Morris: The Least Signer of the Declaration of Independence Now Bill, are you saying that you have come out with yet another book? Yes. I have come out with 5 books over, basically,... Columns 30 Jan 2026 | 12:52
Scott R. Dutton Scott R. Dutton, 59, of Newton, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at Warren Haven Rehabilitation and Nursing Center... Obituaries 22 Jan 2026 | 03:47
Richard Martin Richard L. Martin, Jr. of Augusta died, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at home after a brief illness. He was 93 years old. Mr. Martin... Obituaries 22 Jan 2026 | 03:41
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
An illustration of the captured Patriot Stephen Haines taken, as a prisoner, to the Rhinelander Sugar House which the British are said to have used as a prison. Sussex County History Today: Stephen Haines II During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 05 Jan 2026 | 10:58
