These postcard shows the reception of George Washington as he crosses the Trenton Bridge. ( Image: Smithsonian American Art Museum) Sussex County History Today: The Ladies of Trenton During the American Revolutionary War, everyone played a part. Men carried on patriotic activity, whether military, political,... Columns 06 Apr 2026 | 11:16
A view of Continental Troops encamped on the property of Lewis Morris, III, in Hardyston N.J. Sussex County History Today: Ecampment In our journey through the Revolutionary War, during this Semiquincentennial year, we might want to realize a few things... Columns 23 Mar 2026 | 10:12
Simon Wade, subsistence farming with family; using period plough with wooden beam and iron share. Sussex County History Today: Simon Wade Simon Wade was a local Patriot. He was a member of the Second Sussex Regiment. During the Revolutionary War Simon served... Columns 13 Mar 2026 | 12:35
George William Peterson Dr. George William Peterson of Fredon Township, N.J., passed away on Feb. 6, 2026, at the age of 73. George was born on Dec.... Obituaries 09 Feb 2026 | 01:39
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
Students from Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School with the Stuff the Stocking trophy. Students from 51 schools collect over 9,000 toys Students from a record-breaking 51 schools in Sussex and Northern Warren counties collected more than 9,000 new, unwrapped... Local News 24 Dec 2025 | 02:04
Sussex County History Today: Christmas during the war Warmth, family, and comfort. This is what we look forward to during this time of the year. This has not always been the case,... Columns 15 Dec 2025 | 03:38
An illustration Lord Stirling, depicting him with his “iron” mine (really a mix of zinc, iron, and manganese) behind him, the Wallkill River with an iron forge along it, and an example of his creation of beacon fires along the mountains to warn of enemy troop movements. Sussex County History Today: Lord Stirling During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 01 Dec 2025 | 12:10
Sussex County History Today: Thomas Anderson During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 04 Nov 2025 | 11:37
Carolyn A. Zydel Carolyn A. Zydel was born on May 16, 1947, just 12 minutes after the 8 p.m. curfew siren in Jersey City, New Jersey to the... Obituaries 27 Oct 2025 | 11:21
Sussex County History Today: Dr. Lt. Col. Benjamin Tusten During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 24 Oct 2025 | 02:05
Today is deadline for Kean intern applications The office of Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, is accepting applications for the fall internship program. The program provides students... Local News 01 Aug 2023 | 03:59
Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7 Kean to hold telephone town hall meeting today Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, will hold his first telephone town hall meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 12. The event was announced... Home 12 Jun 2023 | 10:56
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5, is sworn in for his fourth term in Congress on Saturday, Jan. 7. (Photo provided) Gottheimer begins fourth term, Kean his first in Congress Josh Gottheimer was sworn in for his fourth term in Congress representing New Jersey’s Fifth District. The Democrat took the... Home 10 Jan 2023 | 05:18
Elsie Benson Haller Elsie Benson Haller, 84, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. She was born April 8th, 1938 in the Bronx,... Obituaries 02 May 2022 | 03:13
