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
SCLS to digitize historic newspapers with $25,000 grant The Sussex County Library System (SCLS) is among 21 New Jersey public libraries awarded funding from the New Jersey State... Local News 26 Jun 2025 | 08:38
The gravestone of Revolutionary War veteran Theodorus Polhemus in the Old Newton Cemetery is decorated as part of Wreaths Across America in December 2018. The gravestone was erected in October 2018 as part of a joint effort of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sussex County Historical Society and Old Newton Cemetery Committee to locate and mark previously unmarked graves. Polhemus was born in Haverstraw, N.Y., and served as a corporal in the Orange County, N.Y., militia. He died in Newton in 1820. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) 250th celebration begins The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, gave the United States its official birthday, but that seminal... Local News 17 Apr 2025 | 11:19
