Brian Dowling, chief executive and founder, cuts the ribbon to open Sussex Cultivation’s processing facility in Vernon. At left is former Mayor Howard Burrell and at right is Mayor Anthony Rossi. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Cannabis processing facility opens Sussex Cultivation celebrated the opening of its cannabis processing facility in Vernon with a ribbon-cutting Thursday, March... Home 20 Mar 2024 | 08:50
Tourism Summit is today The Sussex County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Tourism Summit on Thursday, March 14 at Minerals Hotel at Crystal Springs... Home 13 Mar 2024 | 11:48
Gene Taylor, who grew up in Vernon, competes on the NBC show ‘The Voice.’ (Photo by Casey Durkin/NBC) Taylor competes on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ Eugene Steficek was raised by a single mother in Vernon, and they did not have a lot of money. But she made sure that he... Home 12 Mar 2024 | 05:00
Karri Ohl Karri Ann Ohl of Wantage passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. She was 49. Born in Newton, Karri grew up in Vernon, graduating... Obituaries 07 Mar 2024 | 10:50
Brandon Todd of Franklin is in the cast of ‘Love is in the Air,’ a free cabaret show Thursday, Feb. 29. (Photo provided) Free cabaret show tonight at SCCC Sussex County Community College’s student theater club will present “Love is in the Air,” a free cabaret show, at 7 p.m.... Entertainment 29 Feb 2024 | 08:01
The Thoma family welcomes a fifth generation. From left are Daniel Joseph Thoma Jr. of Vernon, Rose Christman of Ogdensburg, Lucas Thoma of Newton, Daniel Joseph Thoma III of Vernon and a baby girl, Ulanni Mae Morse Thoma, of Newton. (Photo provided) Five generations Local News 27 Feb 2024 | 06:44
Josephine Padula Josephine Padula of Hackettstown went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. She was 95. Along with her husband,... Obituaries 23 Feb 2024 | 02:09
90 dogs removed from animal rescue group The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) assisted in the removal of more than 90 maltreated... Home 23 Feb 2024 | 11:45
Vernon’s Rick Bennett, second from left, hits the puck toward the goal in the second period of the game against Newton/Lenape Valley on Feb. 3. Vernon won, 11-6. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Newton/Lenape Valley falls to Vernon Sports 12 Feb 2024 | 02:25
A sign alerts the public that the Dagmar Dale Trail is closed. (Photo courtesy of Allison Orsi) Officials: Natural gas pipeline leak ‘not a safety concern’ Out of an abundance of caution, the Dagmar Dale Trail at the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge has been closed for... Home 07 Feb 2024 | 06:23
Special Olympics Winter Games are today Nearly 400 athletes will take part in the 2024 Winter Games of the Special Olympics New Jersey this week in Sussex County.... Home 06 Feb 2024 | 05:03
Viking Snowshoe Invasion planned Saturday The annual Viking Snowshoe Invasion will be held Saturday, Jan. 27 at Mountain Creek, 200 Route 94, Vernon. Organized by the... Home 21 Jan 2024 | 12:25
Howard Burrell of Vernon was named Sussex County Mayor of the Year. Burrell honored as Mayor of the Year Howard Burrell of Vernon was named Sussex County Mayor of the Year at the Mayors’ Reception and Economic Development Symposium... Home 31 Dec 2023 | 04:53
The Newton-Lenape Valley (NLV) ice hockey team defeated Vernon, 8-4, on Saturday night, Dec. 30 to win the Sussex Cup title. (Photo provided) Newton-Lenape Valley wins Sussex Cup The Newton-Lenape Valley (NLV) ice hockey team defeated Vernon, 8-4, on Saturday night, Dec. 30 at Skylands Ice World to... Sports 31 Dec 2023 | 10:30
Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon is the largest ski area in the region. (File photo by Tommy Lu courtesy of Mountain Creek) Mountain Creek ski slopes open Although there’s been little snowfall this month and no snow in the forecast, Mountain Creek opened for skiing Saturday,... Home 26 Dec 2023 | 02:26