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
The Minute Man statue in Concord, Mass. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: The British are coming! Listen, my children, and you shall hear ... On the 18th of April in ’75. “One if by land, two if by sea.” “The shot heard... Columns 11 Apr 2025 | 07:18
Leslie K. Brooks of Andover is shown with her book, Education Aggravation: A Retired Teacher’s View from the Trenches - A Call to Action. Andover author releases her first book Leslie K. Brooks, a local author from Andover, and retired teacher with her master’s degree in Education, has released her... Entertainment 02 May 2022 | 01:17
