Downhill ski trail at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon (File photo by Vera Olinski) Business leaders talk about their favorite safe winter activities As New Jersey heads into a tough winter, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) wants all potential tourists to know about... Entertainment 14 Dec 2020 | 05:10
The chairlift suspended from the roof of BIG Snow carries skiers and riders to the top of the slope. (Photo by Dr. John T. Whiting) Joe Hession turns on the snow guns at his new, indoor ski resort BIG Snow, the first indoor ski slope in the United States, closed just three months after it opened because of the coronavirus... Sports 08 Sep 2020 | 10:42
Joe Hession, Mountain Creek CEO and a real asset to our community To the Editor: I am a retired Vernon Township High School teacher and District Supervisor. I was inspired to write this letter... Letters to the Editor 03 Jul 2020 | 08:23
A group of Vernon Township High School seniors during Spirit Week. (Photo provided) Vernon plans an in-person graduation The Vernon Township High School principal, Dr. Pauline Anderson, said administrators decided in mid-April to do “everything... Local News 02 Jun 2020 | 10:38
Mayor Howard L. Burrell ( Photo provided) Vernon extends property tax deadline to June 1 The Vernon Township Council agreed to extend the deadline for payment of property taxes from May 10 to June 1. Mayor Howard... Local News 12 May 2020 | 10:29
John Whiting, Snow Operating’s Patrick Hession, Olympic Gold Medalist Donna Weinbrecht, Mountain Creek/Big Snow staffers and Buffy Whiting Vernon native opens indoor ski area It was a day in December 1965 and the opening of the Great Gorge ski area was greatly anticipated. Jack Kurlander the visionary... Business 09 Dec 2019 | 12:01