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
Metro YMCA Names Brian Sheafer COO The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges announced the promotion of Brian Sheafer to senior vice president and chief operating... Business 15 Dec 2025 | 03:23
Winners Michael Gibson, Destiny Cerracchio and Hailey Phillips. Fagan, Dalelio earn Best in Show at art show The 16th annual Wallkill Invitational Art Show was held on Thursday in the E Hall Gallery at Wallkill Valley Regional High... Local News 12 Dec 2025 | 01:17
The Girls on the Run 5K starts. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Girls on the Run race held at Fairgrounds A Girls on the Run 5K was held on Sunday at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta. Makhy McIntyre of Montague was the... Sports 18 Nov 2025 | 10:51
Andrew G. Mateer Andrew G. Mateer, 66, Newton, New Jersey, passed away on Nov. 9, 2025. Born on June 17, 1959, in Pompton Plains, Andrew was... Obituaries 13 Nov 2025 | 04:21
Kathryn P. Romano On Oct. 29, 2025, Kathryn “Kay” P. Romano, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Born March 10, 1934, in... Obituaries 31 Oct 2025 | 02:20
Col. John Seward on his farm with log cabin, split-rail fence and horse. (AI photo rendered on data by Bill Truran, who endorses it as historically representative) Sussex County History Today: Col. John Seward During this prelude to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are looking at some of... Columns 07 Sep 2025 | 10:58
04 Law & Order. In brief DWI charge Emil Vanderpaauw, 62, of Hopatcong was charged with driving while intoxicated Aug. 24, Sparta police said. About... Police & Fire 01 Sep 2025 | 12:09
Phoebe Ogden working for the Patriot cause. (AI rendered on data from Bill Truran and endorsed as historically representative) Sussex County History Today: Phoebe Hatfield Ogden During this prelude to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are looking at some local... Columns 31 Aug 2025 | 01:22
Y offers Veterans Wellness Initiative The Sussex County YMCA again will offer the Veterans Wellness Initiative, beginning the week of Sept. 22. The free program... Home 30 Aug 2025 | 02:51
Sussex County YMCA’s next Livestrong program starts Sept. 2. (Photos provided) Y launches program for cancer survivors When Kathlyn Moore first visited the Sussex County YMCA, she only intended to sign up her son for swim lessons. After a conversation... Local News 13 Aug 2025 | 07:10
Dawn VanWhy Dawn Marie VanWhy of Hardyston passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Newton Medical Center. She was 60. Born in Pequannock... Obituaries 31 Jul 2025 | 09:14
Y offers water-safety program The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges will offer its annual Safety Around Water Week program at no cost to families again... Home 19 Jun 2025 | 07:18
The Monroe one-room schoolhouse in Hardyston. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Raising the flag An American tradition is to honor our country on Flag Day, June 14. This year, the holiday falls on a Saturday. Flag Day commemorates... Columns 06 Jun 2025 | 10:50
Daniel Titus Daniel Edward Titus passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 24, 2025. He was 69. Born to... Obituaries 26 May 2025 | 11:33
