Vernon United Methodist Church, Vernon, NJ ( Photo by Aja Brandt) What houses of worship are doing to keep their flocks safe when they come to pray In June 2015, nine worshippers at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in Charleston, S.C., were killed... Evergreen 04 Jun 2026 | 11:48
Flags in honor of veterans and fallen service members on display in front of Lazaer-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home for Memorial Day in 2025. ( Photo By Aja Brandt) Local Memorial Day events New York Ongoing events Memorial Weekend Carnival in Washingtonville: Annual Memorial Weekend Carnival held May 22-25 featuring... Evergreen 24 May 2026 | 07:50
Sussex County middle schools compete at annual track championships Hardyston Township Middle School hosted the annual Sussex County Middle School Championship Track Meet on May 18-19 at Wallkill... Sports 22 May 2026 | 01:39
Robert McCaffrey, above, is charged with murdering Highland Lakes resident Lisa McBride in 1990. ( File photo) McCaffrey case headed to grand jury The state’s case charging Robert McCaffrey with the 1990 murder of Lisa McBride will be presented to a grand jury for potential... Local News 19 May 2026 | 10:31
The new seed library is shown at the Louise Childs Library. ( Photo submitted) Sussex County Library System opens second Seed Library The Sussex County Library System has opened a new Seed Library at the Louise Childs Branch in Stanhope, expanding a program... Local News 15 May 2026 | 03:14
Barbara Ann Green Barbara Ann Green, 67 of Vernon, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at her home. Barbara was born in Newton, N.J., on... Obituaries 04 May 2026 | 08:59
Entrepreneur of the Year Award went to Charles Kuperus, Tire King. Pictured is his son, John Kuperus, who accepted the award on his father's behalf. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Chamber toasts the stars Business 28 Apr 2026 | 02:32
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
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
Sussex County Library System to launch seed library The Sussex County Library System announced plans to introduce a seed library at its Louise Childs Branch, expanding access... Local News 13 Apr 2026 | 01:23
Sussex commissioners tour Sussex County library branches County officials recently toured all six branches of Sussex County Library System, highlighting the range of services and... Local News 26 Mar 2026 | 03:18
Cory Gorczycki helps a child on the ski slopes. Ski4All to host free ski day for children in need Ski4All, a volunteer-run nonprofit, will host its next free ski day for children in need March 1 at Mountain Creek. The organization’s... Local News 19 Feb 2026 | 03:27
Marijuana growing at a Pharmacann facility in Montgomery, NY, which supplies dispensaries. Photo: Michael Bloom As cannabis shops multiply, some towns say enough is enough When New York and New Jersey legalized cannabis sales in 2021, the move set off rapid regional growth in an industry once... Local News 04 Feb 2026 | 02:02
Stillwater Mayor Lisa Chammings was named Mayor of the Year. ( Photo courtesy Sussex County Partnership) Stillwater’s Chammings named Mayor of the Year Stillwater Mayor Lisa Chammings was named the 2025 Sussex County Mayor of the Year by the Sussex County Economic Development... Local News 27 Oct 2025 | 04:32
High Point ball carrier A.J. Sampson is tackled by Lenape Valley defender Chase Grant (52) in the first half of their game Friday, Oct. 10 in Sussex. The Wildcats won, 35-6. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Wildcats claw Patriots, 35-6 High Point Regional High School posted another victory, 35-6, against Lenape Valley Regional High School at home Friday,... Home 14 Oct 2025 | 03:06
