Harrison Shauger was born with a congenital heart defect. He died at age 6 in 2013. (Photos provided) Toy drive continues through Friday Lakeland Pools & Spas is holding its 12th annual toy drive in memory of Harrison Shauger. Harrison was born Aug. 2, 2006,... Home 20 Jul 2024 | 03:49
Vernon’s Stairway to Heaven from Route 94. (Photo by Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: You can’t top this One of my major goals when I began this column was to inform readers about the history of our area. Another was to highlight... Columns 19 Jul 2024 | 02:08
Brianna Kimmel’s car after her accident on Philipsburg Road. (Photo by Brianna Kimmel) Danger on the roads We often blame outside elements for the cause of car accidents — snow, sharp turns, flooding — but according to our first... Evergreen 15 Jul 2024 | 09:46
Mayor: Ex-Playboy hotel property sold The property on Route 517 in Vernon, previously known as the Playboy Hotel and the Legends Resort, has been sold to an affiliate... Home 13 Jul 2024 | 08:56
From left, Vernon Township Woman’s Club education chairwoman Valerie Seufert; scholarship recipients Owen Young, Michael Evanick and Zack Mountain; and club member Lisa Murphy. (Photos provided) 6 awarded scholarships The Vernon Township Woman’s Club has presented six high school graduates with scholarships to continue their education. The... Home 07 Jul 2024 | 05:02
First-place went to a 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am owned by Luis Palaez. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Anthony Rossi) 1,000 attend township’s first car show Cars and trucks both old and new lined Main Street in Vernon on Sunday, June 23 for the township’s first car show. The show,... Home 01 Jul 2024 | 05:17
Community planner Jessica Caldwell in front of her business, J. Caldwell & Associates, 145 Spring St., Newton. (Photos provided) Helping towns reach their visions Jessica Caldwell, a community planner based in Newton, has worked on master plans for Vernon, Newton, Andover borough and... Home 30 Jun 2024 | 03:01
Event for small businesses today The Sussex County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) will hold a “Resources... Home 11 Jun 2024 | 09:14
In front row, from left, are Ed Lyden, CJ Hintzen, Alicia Warner, Sensei Chuck Ercolano and Nick Vigiletti. In back row, from left, are Jake Remmington, Sensei Tom Shull, Braden Rosario and Scott Wolven. (Photo provided) 7 promoted to black belt Seven students at the Vernon Valley Karate Academy put their skills, strength and determination on the line as they tested... Local News 07 Jun 2024 | 12:27
Harvey Honig Harvey J. Honig of Vernon passed away on Tuesday, June 4 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 82. Harvey was... Obituaries 06 Jun 2024 | 11:25
Austin Cummings 2 win Y’s Youth of the Year Awards The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges and its seven branches are recognizing youth members for their distinguished participation... Local News 30 May 2024 | 03:08
Robert Gerry Robert “Bob” Gerry of Vernon passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 23, 2024, at his residence after a lengthy illness.... Obituaries 25 May 2024 | 11:06
Joan Predmore Joan Beierle Predmore passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Newton Medical Center. She was 89. Born to Henry... Obituaries 23 May 2024 | 12:12
Smile Hero’s Dr. Jackson Jeong uses a stuffed animal to show a patient proper bushing techniques. 4 reasons why Sussex County parents are choosing Smile Hero Pediatric Dentistry For children and parents alike, a trip to the pediatric dentist can be stressful. Luckily, Sussex County residents have nothing... Sponsored Content 16 May 2024 | 11:54
AW1 Alias Brew Works opens Friday, May 3 in Vernon. The brewery now has 15 beers on draft and seven bottles to go. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Alias Brew Works opens in Vernon Home 05 May 2024 | 09:38