Beware of ‘porch pirates,’ other thieves ‘Tis the season! Officials from local police departments once again are warning residents to guard against theft during the... Local News 20 Dec 2022 | 01:24
A 1960s view of the Lodge at Great Gorge. Photo provided. Sussex County History Today: Ski Country As the calendar flips to display December, the weather inevitably turns to the cold of winter. One of the first thoughts... Letters to the Editor 28 Nov 2022 | 01:22
Christian Capuano stands with his family on the ball field. Former area high school pitcher inks contract with Trenton Thunder of MLB Draft League Christian Capuano, a 2016 graduate and former standout pitcher at Vernon Township High School and 2020 graduate of Fairleigh... Sports 25 Jul 2022 | 10:34
Vernon Township Municipal Center ( Google Maps) Vernon Township rejects Pride flag vote request There isn’t enough support among the Vernon Township Council to fly the Pride flag at the Municipal Center during June, and... News 26 May 2022 | 12:54
The Pride flag. Vernon schools to be first in county to fly Pride flag this June The Vernon Township School District Board of Education voted on May 18 to fly the Pride Flag at Vernon Township High School... Local News 24 May 2022 | 11:36
Sussex County’s Prosecutor’s Office March 11 Juan C. Gomez-Sarrazola, 27 of Linden, pleaded guilty to eluding, a crime of the third degree, and various motor... Police & Fire 12 Apr 2022 | 11:12
Glen Meadow presents: ‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’ Vernon. Glen Meadow Middle School presents “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 1, and Saturday,... Entertainment 29 Mar 2022 | 04:32
Hannah Doyle, High Point (Photo provided) Pass It Along honors scholar athletes Pass It Along honored its 2022 Scholar Athlete Nominees at the Scholar Athlete Banquet on March 2 at Perona Farms. The Scholar... Local News 28 Mar 2022 | 03:56
Vernon Mayor Howard Burrell (File photo) A public message to the council president: Hostile image is hurting our town Editor’s note: The following statement submitted by Vernon Township Mayor Burrell is his comment made at the Feb. 14 township... Letters to the Editor 22 Feb 2022 | 11:13
Dylan Shea (Photo provided) Dylan Shea scores 100th goal for Vernon’s ice hockey team Vernon Township High School ice hockey player Dylan Shea achieved the prestigious 100th goal mark last week. “This accomplishment... Sports 13 Dec 2021 | 08:40
Proposal for professional skatepark design Work starts on Vernon pump track, spring opening planned Work has started on the Vernon Township bicycle pump track. Mayor Howard Burrell on Nov. 15 said the project is expected... Sports 27 Nov 2021 | 06:09
Alex Bisanzio in Los Angeles After my family tragedy, I left Vernon for the magic of an acting career in Los Angeles Growing up in the small rural town of Vernon, I was mesmerized at the young age of five by the movie musicals Mamma Mia and... Entertainment 19 Oct 2021 | 09:16
Sussex County holds flu clinics The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Public Health Nursing, is sponsoring flu clinics this... Local News 18 Oct 2021 | 04:52
Byram Township municipal building (Photo by Vera Olinski) Byram hires a financial advisor to show how debt will affect taxpayers The Byram council agreed to hire a financial advisor to help the township manage its debt. On Oct. 5, the council voted 4-1... Local News 14 Oct 2021 | 03:37
Dyan Thompson (left) and Dawn Foley (Photo by Janet Redyke) Bliss Salon embraces ‘mini-salon’ suites idea Dyan Thompson and Dawn Foley, sisters and business partners, own the H&H Auto strip mall on Route 94 in Vernon. This cluster... Business 14 Oct 2021 | 03:16