A scene from the fairgrounds horse show box seats circa the 1940s-1950s. As the NJ State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show Returns, a look back Imagine a time when automobiles were a rarity and the primary means of transportation was by horseback. If we flip the pages... Local News 22 Jul 2021 | 06:25
Evelyn M. (Morris) Orr Evelyn M. (Morris) Orr Evelyn M. (Morris) Orr of Branchville, N.J., passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at Newton Medical Center. She was 79. Evelyn... Obituaries 13 Jul 2021 | 06:20
U.S. Rep. Gottheimer was joined by Chocolate Goat store co-owners Jennifer Koza-Todaro and Stephanie Koza-Austin, Governor Phil Murphy, Senator Steve Oroho (LD 24), Assemblyman Parker Space (LD 24), Sussex County Commissioner Director Dawn Fantasia, Frelinghuysen Mayor Christopher Stracco, Hope Mayor Timothy McDonough, Blairstown Mayor Robert Moorhead, Belvidere Mayor Joseph Kennedy, Hardwick Mayor Kevin Duffy, Sussex Mayor Edward Meyer, and Sussex County Administrator Gregory Poff (Photo provided) Millions clawed back to improve broadband According to American Community Survey data spanning 2015 through 2019, there are towns in the Fifth Congressional District... Local News 21 May 2021 | 07:29
High Point Regional is experiencing a 16.3% cut in state aid (Photo by Vera Olinski) Commissioners say state aid cuts will reduce schools to ‘bare bones’ The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners unanimously opposed the deep school aid cuts affecting local districts. At... Local News 17 May 2021 | 07:43
Kelli J. Harrell Kelli J. Harrell Kelli J. Harrell of Frankford Township, N.J., died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at home after a battle with cancer. She was 53.... Obituaries 02 Mar 2021 | 01:19
Robert G. Kus Robert G. Kus Robert G. Kus of Frankford Township, N.J., passed away with his beloved wife by his side on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at the... Obituaries 16 Feb 2021 | 11:50
Shirley F. Dunn Shirley F. Dunn of Frankford Township, N.J., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at Newton Medical Center from the Covid-19... Obituaries 19 Jan 2021 | 03:15
Barbara Lee Rowe Barbara Lee Rowe Barbara Lee Rowe (nee Schroeder), of Franklin, N.J., passed away peacefully on Christmas Day at The Homestead Rehabilitation... Obituaries 28 Dec 2020 | 11:04
From left: Mayor Michael Lensak, Andover Twsp; Mayor Chris Carney, Frankford Township; Mayor Alex Rubenstein, Byram Township; Mayor Michael Francis, Hopatcong; Mayor Howard Burrell, Vernon Township; Mayor Stan Kula, Hardyston Twsp; Mayor Patricia Zdichocki, Stanhope; Mayor Jerry Murphy, Sparta Township (Photo provided) Thanks to all Sussex County mayors for their service during challenging times Editor’s note: Tammie Horsfield made the following statement earlier this month in presenting the Sussex County Economic... Letters to the Editor 24 Dec 2020 | 03:05
Evelyn Lamos Evelyn Lamos Evelyn Lamos of Kewanna, Indiana, passed away at 4:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center,... Obituaries 08 Dec 2020 | 12:04
Rabies clinics are scheduled Sussex County is planning two rabies clinics before the end of the year. Only healthy cats and dogs will be vaccinated at... Police & Fire 21 Sep 2020 | 03:06
Curtis W. Kay Curtis W. Kay Curtis W. Kay of the Culvers Lake Section of Frankford Township, N.J., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his... Obituaries 15 Jun 2020 | 02:42
William J. Bork Jr. William J. Bork Jr. William J. Bork Jr. of the Lake Owassa section Frankford Township, N.J., passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at home. He... Obituaries 18 May 2020 | 09:52
Customers and employees alike are now required to wear face masks in New Jersey's essential businesses. COVID-19 update: Starting tonight, face masks must be worn in food markets Essential businesses throughout New Jersey must implement safety measures for their workers and customers starting at 8 p.m.... Local News 10 Apr 2020 | 05:42
U.S. Rep. Gottheimer speaks about continued threats from Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) on New Jersey’s environment, economy, eco-tourism, and the safety of our families. ( U.S. Rep. Gottheimer) Gottheimer, Greenwood Lake Commission call for emergency investment to combat HABs On Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) sounded the alarm on Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) continuing... Local News 23 Jan 2020 | 04:54