Volunteers from the Wallkill Valley Youth Football and Cheer were only too happy to help during the Stuff the Bus food collection (Photo by Janet Redyke) Stuff the Bus hopes to top last year’s donations Sussex County residents braved the Covid-19 pandemic to help their neighbors. The Sussex County Division of Social Services,... Local News 23 Nov 2020 | 11:30
Participants recite the Pledge of Allegiance (Photo by Janet Redyke) A day to remember all of the nation’s veterans The rain held up just long enough for the beautifully simple and solemn Veterans Day ceremony to go forward. Approximately... Local News 13 Nov 2020 | 03:39
America (Photo provided) Ogdensburg’s scarecrows compete With a year like no other, why not have a scarecrow contest to lighten the mood in the town of Ogdensburg? Five residents... Local News 03 Nov 2020 | 03:30
McAfee Fire Department built a no-contact tube to shoot candy into trick-or-treaters’ bags (Photo by Janet Redyke) Halloween haunts Maple Grange Park Vernon. Maple Grange Park was the place to be on Oct. 30 for all the Vernon Township’s witches and ghouls. Covid didn’t stop... Local News 02 Nov 2020 | 04:08
Canine pirate Bindy struts with her owner, Judy O'Sullivan (Photo by Janet Redyke) A howlin’ Halloween Parade at Vernon Dog Park Vernon. Dogs decked out in Halloween regalia strutted their stuff with owners in tow at the annual Dogs of Vernon Halloween... Local News 20 Oct 2020 | 12:13
Volunteers complete the task of flag placement and pose for a photo on a crisp autumn Saturday (Photo by Janet Redyke) Flags for Heroes fly in Vernon Vernon. Volunteers from the Vernon Rotary Club set up their second annual Flags for Heroes near Fireman’s Pond on Route 515.... Local News 20 Oct 2020 | 11:49
Barn organizer Donna Traylor invites shoppers to cash in on extreme bargains (Photo by Janet Redyke) Lusscroft Farm to hold last-of-season barn sale on Oct. 25 The barn at Lusscroft Farm is packed to its rafters for its last sale of the season, which will take place from 10 a.m. to... Entertainment 19 Oct 2020 | 03:34
Woods Funeral Home joins in the fun with their pumpkin head bride and groom (Photo by Janet Redyke) These dashing pumpkin heads await your visit Branchville. As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to stroll this year’s scarecrow entries in the quaint town of... Local News 13 Oct 2020 | 03:33
Lauren Gonnelli of U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s office presents certificates to local police and fire departments and the church for their participation in the 2020 toy drive (Photo by Janet Redyke) Prince of Peace Church, police, and firefighters launch toy drive The Christmas toy drive season began in Sussex County with help from local police officers and firefighters. “We are teaming... Local News 13 Oct 2020 | 10:44
Benefit signs for Harvest House’s Turkey Dinner on October 17 have popped up around town inviting everyone. (Photo by Janet Redyke) Harvest House turkey dinner goes take-out Harvest House’s Annual Turkey Dinner is on this year in a new, safe format. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Harvest House... Local News 05 Oct 2020 | 04:53
Father Rodak blesses Newfoundland Percy as the dog’s owner Helene Andolena of Byram look on (Photo by Janet Redyke) Bless our pets St. Jude the Apostle Church in Hamburg held an animal blessing in honor of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the saint... Local News 04 Oct 2020 | 08:57
Blue tribute Vernon. Tracks Deli in Vernon shows its support for local police officers. (Photo by Janet Redyke) Police & Fire 29 Sep 2020 | 11:40
Members of the Vernon Historical Preservation Commission and the Vernon Economic Committee unveil a new historical marker honoring Glenwood.(Photo by Janet Redyke) Historic Glenwood is remembered with new historical marker A new historical marker was dedicated to honor the historic village of Glenwood. A group of Vernon history buffs, along with... Local News 29 Sep 2020 | 11:28
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
