State Assemblyman Mike Inganamort, R-24, holds up the 21 state symbols, which now include Franklinite as the state mineral. From left are Phil Crabb, a former Sussex County freeholder, and state Sen. Parker Space, R-24. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Community credited with state mineral designation The community, especially local schoolchildren, deserve credit for winning passage of legislation making Franklinite the... Home 18 Jun 2024 | 05:47
Bagpiper at dusk at Crystal Springs Golf Resort in Hamburg. (Photo by Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Historic events then and now This week, I have several short statements to make and events to speak about. D-Day: June 6, 1944 Taking an evening walk near... Columns 10 Jun 2024 | 05:52
Franklinite played an important role in New Jersey’s industrial history. (Photo by Tiia Monto) Franklinite declared state’s official mineral Franklinite became the official mineral of New Jersey when Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation designating it so Wednesday,... Home 25 Jul 2023 | 02:14
Franklinite bill sent to governor The state Assembly passed a bill (S1727/A3393) that designates Franklinite as the official mineral of New Jersey on Thursday,... Home 26 May 2023 | 09:02
Franklinite: Thank the kids for making it the state metal We are witness to history in the making for Sussex County, New Jersey. Franklinite, from the Franklin area, may become the... Columns 24 Oct 2022 | 11:47
