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
Jared Morgan Jared Morgan and other musician-soldiers play for us during shutdown When Jared Morgan was a student at Vernon Township High School, music filled his life. He played the French horn in the school... Local News 27 Apr 2020 | 02:01
The uninvited The sign outside the McAfee Firehouse expresses perfectly what we all feel. (Photo by Janet Redyke) Local News 21 Apr 2020 | 12:45
Masked pantry volunteers Judy Miller (left) and Doreen Edwards safely distribute supplies. ( Janet Redyke) Food pantry at Vernon Methodist Church is open for business The United Methodist Church of Vernon has been a stronghold in town since the late 1780s. Historically, the Methodist faith... Local News 14 Apr 2020 | 10:05
A lawn display on Route 517 lights up at night to remind Vernon to remain strong. ( Janet Redyke) High school seniors reflect on their fun, busy lives upended during shutdown Life as we know it has been drastically altered because of the coronavirus. Being a high and mighty high school senior has... Local News 07 Apr 2020 | 12:26
Linda Storms and Carl Contino are ready at the NJ Lottery’s Green Machine at the Highland Lakes General Store. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) New Jersey Lottery to turn 50 The Golden Anniversary of the establishment of the New Jersey Lottery is being recognized in 2020. In 1969, the lottery was... Business 10 Feb 2020 | 02:47
August, standard apricot-colored poodle, enjoys bone broth on Souper Bowl Saturday at Maxwell and Molly’s Closet in Hamburg. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Maxwell and Molly's Closet hosts Souper Bowl A souper bowl party was held at both locations of Maxwell and Molly’s Closet in Hamburg and Newton on Feb. 1, the eve of... Business 03 Feb 2020 | 03:57
A hair cut-a-thon was sponsored by Rumors I and II and held at Rumors II on Sunday January 19 with all proceeds benefiting the Desanto-Shinawi Syndrome Corp. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Rumors II salon hosts cut-a-thon A haircut-a-thon was sponsored by Rumors I and II salons and hosted at Rumors II to benefit the Desanto-Shinawi Syndrome... Business 20 Jan 2020 | 01:43
