Tree farmer Elmer Platz poses with a hazelnut seedling growing in field one of his new tree farm, Wawayanda Tree Farm on Barrett Road (Photo by Janet Redyke) Tree farmer to plant 2,020 trees in 2020 The old Ritzer Farm on Barrett Road in Vernon stood relatively dormant for several years. In June 2018, Vernon resident and... Local News 21 Sep 2020 | 04:47
A tractor operator is all smiles as she joins the tractor parade at Rooster’s Day at the Fair at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta (Photo by Redyke) Teachers debut their book ‘Rooster’s Day at the Fair’ Saturday’s “Roosters Day at the Fair” celebration began with this year’s Miss Sussex singing the National Anthem. Ninety-nine-year-old... Entertainment 21 Sep 2020 | 03:28
Roses spread cheer on Good Neighbor Day Vernon. Denise Buurman (left) of Highland Flowers offers customer Tori Kellan a free dozen roses on Good Neighbor Day, Sept.... Local News 15 Sep 2020 | 01:08
A large audience included first responders, Boy Scouts, and town residents (Photo by Janet Redyke) Vernon remembers Vernon Township has not had a formal ceremony honoring those who perished on September 11. This year, Mayor Howard Burrell... Local News 15 Sep 2020 | 01:05
Eleanor Wagner (Photo provided) Eleanor Wagner is a true Sussex County ‘ghost writer’ The brisk air and changing foliage means Halloween isn’t far off, with its candy binging, spooky stories, and frightful fun.... Entertainment 08 Sep 2020 | 02:03
Market organizer Donna Traylor displays one of the delicious pies at the market. (She’s actually smiling behind her mask, BTW.) (Photo by Janet Redyke) Nine local farms sell their wares at fairground farmers market These pandemic times has seen a resurgence of the simple farmers market, which not only helps local farmers but boosts other... Local News 04 Aug 2020 | 11:51
Matthew gets creative (Photo by Janet Redyke) Summer in the Mountains is a welcome respite Creativity ruled on Saturday, as the Vernon Board of Recreation sponsored the third annual Summer in the Mountains Art Festival... Local News 04 Aug 2020 | 11:21
Vernon Free Pantry is stocked at its site at the Tracks Deli.(Photo by Janet Redyke) Vernon Girl Scouts organize stigma-free, totally anonymous food pantry Six Girl Scouts with strong opinions recently brainstormed ideas for a service project to pursue for their collective Bronze... Local News 30 Jun 2020 | 11:53
(Photo by Janet Redyke) Get fresh at the Vernon Farmers Market Vernon. The Vernon Farmers Market sells fresh produce, empanadas, sweet treats, jerky, coffee, artisanal soaps, flowers,... Entertainment 29 Jun 2020 | 04:52
Spreading out for Memorial Day Lake community beach areas like this one in Highland Lakes were able to open for Memorial Day Weekend with strict, necessary... Local News 25 May 2020 | 07:40
Paul Doumanis (left) and Kelly Immesberger dole out salad ingredients. (Photo by Janet Redyke) Harvest House hasn’t missed a beat during COVID-19 pandemic Harvest House, which has fought hunger in Sussex County for 20 years, hasn't missed a day since the onset of the COVID-19... Local News 19 May 2020 | 10:46
Spirit Week inspires crossing guard Sussex. Sussex Borough crossing guard Suzette Ellefsen wore a different costume each day to celebrate Spirit Week on her... Local News 18 May 2020 | 04:01
May flowers frosted by snow showers Vernon. A blast of Arctic air brought winter back to the upper elevations of Sussex County this past weekend. 1977 was the... Local News 12 May 2020 | 02:37
Cars crowd the parking area of Wawayanda State Park as all state parks in New Jersey reopened this past weekend. ( Janet Redyke) Gorgeous weather greets visitors at newly opened parks and golf courses New Jersey’s parks and golf courses, shuttered because of the virus outbreak, reopened at sunrise on Saturday. Guests at Mountain... Local News 07 May 2020 | 03:13
Vernon Township senior class signs have sprung up around town to honor the Class of 2020. ( Janet Redyke) 'We Rise!' Vernon volunteers honor the Class of 2020 “So here we are," said Justine Van Blarcom. "We decided to go big." Van Blarcom, whose daughter Hannah is a Vernon Township... Local News 05 May 2020 | 10:10
