Photo: New Jersey State Police ( Lisa McBride) Arrest made in Lisa McBride murder case after 36 years Nearly 36 years after Vernon resident Lisa McBride was murdered and her body was found in a Sussex County park, a North Carolina... Police & Fire 14 Apr 2026 | 10:40
A car accident in Barry Lakes, NJ took out two telephone poles in January, leaving hundreds of Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative customers in the dark. Along with increasing weather-related disasters, car-pole accidents are on the rise. Photo provided Power bills surge, leaving households scrambling to cope – while outages are on the rise Key Takeaways 1. The energy needs of data centers – and the new infrastructure they require – are major culprits in electrical... Evergreen 13 Apr 2026 | 04:24
Mary Anne M. Amari Mary Anne M. Amari, age 93, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Bristol Glen in Newton. Born in Brooklyn,... Obituaries 11 Dec 2025 | 01:31
Helen Ansorge Helen June Ansorge (nee Van Ness) passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Forest Manor Health Care Center in... Obituaries 23 Jul 2025 | 10:36
CERT seeks volunteers The Stillwater CERT Team is seeking volunteers to assist first-responders in emergencies. The team is made up of volunteers... Local News 14 Apr 2025 | 12:04
The Boslopers got married in 2021 after matching on Bumble in 2019. (Photo provided) Appily ever after? Readers open up about online dating “I don’t know what to say, other than that it’s a love-hate relationship,” said Byram, N.J., resident Rob Snyder. He’s been... Local News 13 Feb 2025 | 03:38
A home in Hewitt is under contract. The state of local real estate: Low supply, high demand Local realtors say buyers aren’t deterred by current interest rates – but potential sellers are, resulting in a limited number... Local News 15 Jan 2025 | 01:28
Dennis Dalelio is a visual artist and art educator known for large-scale oil and acrylic works. (Photo provided) Dalelio to talk at meeting today Artist Dennis Dalelio will speak at the Sussex County Art Society’s meeting Thursday, Jan. 9. The meeting is at noon at the... Entertainment 09 Jan 2025 | 09:08
Dillon Maher Dillon J. Maher of Highland Lakes passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was 22. He was born on... Obituaries 17 May 2024 | 11:07
Nuisance or investment opportunity? Towns struggle to handle growth of short-term rentals Short-term rentals have surged in popularity in recent years, providing more options for tourists They’ve also grown into... Home 01 Feb 2024 | 02:11
David Castner, SCCC trustee, dies in motorcycle accident David J. Castner of Highland Lakes died tragically and unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.... Home 24 Aug 2023 | 03:59
Lynn Schultz Lynn Marie Kaufhold Schultz of Highland Lakes passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family on June 18, 2023.... Obituaries 22 Jul 2023 | 04:58
Branchville man gets 90 days in jail Anthony Frato Jr., 48, of Branchville was sentenced to 90 days in the Morris County Correctional Facility and fours years... Home 24 Apr 2023 | 06:45
Patricia M. McCann Patricia M. McCann peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, while surrounded by her loving friends and family... Obituaries 24 Mar 2023 | 04:40
The hens have finally started laying at Meadowburn Farm in Vernon, N.J. ( Jesse Clarke) Eggsplainer They cost more than twice as much at the store as they did last year. Local farmers have waiting lists and customer limits,... Local News 30 Jan 2023 | 03:03
