Daffodils began spring popping outside the Highland Lakes Clubhouse. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Passive recreation in Highland Lakes Vernon. With most of the area shut down due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Vernon Township residents took to the roads,... Local News 23 Mar 2020 | 12:07
Healthy Thymes Health Store displays an example of our challenges and fortitude during the Corona virus struggle. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Words of encouragement Vernon. Healthy Thymes Health Store displays an example of our challenges and fortitude during the Corona virus struggle.... Business 19 Mar 2020 | 02:18
Harold MacPeek poses as a "sleeper" at the Tracks Deli. Customers were photographed as they visited the deli on St. Patrick's Day. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Irish sleeper Vernon. Harold MacPeek poses as a "sleeper" at the Tracks Deli. Customers were photographed as they visited the deli on St.... News 19 Mar 2020 | 02:00
Tracks Deli owners Scott and Kevin are busy satisfying deli customers and helping Vernon stay strong. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Tracks Deli offers 'hot lunch' program The Tracks Deli wants area residents to know they are instituting an absolutely free “Hot Dog Lunch” program during the COVID-19... Business 17 Mar 2020 | 04:27
A lone jogger works out at Maple Grange Park. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Burrell opens Maple Grange Park After hearing feedback from Vernon Township residents, Mayor Howard Burrell opened Maple Grange Park on Wednesday. "I have... Local News 17 Mar 2020 | 03:20
Folks get out and enjoy pre-spring weather at the Boardwalk section of the Appalachian Trail on Route 517. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Hitting the trail Folks get out and enjoy pre-spring weather at the Boardwalk section of the Appalachian Trail on Route 517. As one hiker put... Local News 16 Mar 2020 | 02:45
The infamous Canistear Road tree stump, which area residents decorate for different occasions, sports a medical mast, a definite sign of the virus times. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Protected tree stump Vernon. The infamous Canistear Road tree stump, which area residents decorate for different occasions, sports a medical mask,... Local News 16 Mar 2020 | 02:21
The sign for the new Route 94 deli, Bites and Grill welcomes hungry residents. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Wantage brothers open deli in Vernon Co-owner brothers Rob and Brian Kunis of Wantage are living their dreams of owning Vernon’s new deli, Bites and Grill. Located... Business 11 Mar 2020 | 10:40
The formal ceremony of retired flags takes place at the veteran’s cemetery in Sparta. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Cemetery hosts flag retirement The seventh annual American flag retirement ceremony was held on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Northern New Jersey Veteran’s Memorial... Local News 28 Feb 2020 | 03:52
An ecstatic Danielle Varon celebrates her not guilty verdict with animal supporters. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Bear activist found not guilty Animal activist and Vernon resident Danielle Varon was declared not guilty by Judge James Devine during the final leg of... News Alert 27 Feb 2020 | 03:40
The lake's shore drew hikers and nature lovers. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Early spring comes to Wawayanda Park Vernon. Wawayanda State Park in Vernon was active last weekend as temperatures rose to more of a spring-like level. (Photos... Local News 24 Feb 2020 | 12:38
One of the businesses on Church Street makes one apprehensive of taking the stairs. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Haunted business One of the businesses on Church Street makes one apprehensive of taking the stairs. (Photo by Janet Redyke) Business 21 Feb 2020 | 02:45
The steeple of the former St. Thomas Church looms through the trees. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Historical steeple Vernon. The steeple of the former St. Thomas Church looms through the trees. Local News 21 Feb 2020 | 02:41
Detective Chris Grogan of the Sussex County Prosecutors Office speaks about phone scams and the upcoming census at a meeting of the Vernon Leisure Club on Feb. 19. ( PHOTO: JANET REYDKE) Leisure club looking for growth Leisure Club President Rosa Saunders is on a mission this year, as she is dedicated to increase her club’s membership to... Local News 21 Feb 2020 | 02:37
Songstress Linda Russell strums and sings songs of America’s past. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Russell gives historical serenade The Friends of the Sussex-Wantage Library sponsored a Saturday afternoon Feb. 15 presentation featuring balladeer and folklorist... Entertainment 17 Feb 2020 | 01:17
