The Operation Toy Train pulls in to the delight of the amazed crowd. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Operation Toy Train visits Vernon Local News 02 Dec 2019 | 02:14
The Newfoundland Pull drew crowds on November 30 at the Country Heritage Christmas Tree Farm on Plains Road in Augusta. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Christmas Tree Farm spotlights Newfoundlands Securing the family Christmas tree is always a memory maker and photo opportunity. Hopefully, all good, unlike the Griswold... Business 02 Dec 2019 | 12:59
Bundled against the cold, visitors take a nostalgic horse drawn carriage ride. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Lusscroft Farm welcomes Christmas Historic Lusscroft Farm in Wantage decked their halls for the holiday season on the first weekend of December, Nov. 30 and... Local News 02 Dec 2019 | 12:30
Welcome to Vernon Lights Festival at the former Camp Sussex location on Route 565. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Vernon Lights Festival to shine Area officials got their first look at the Vernon Lights Festival on Thursday, Nov. 21. Billed the largest light and Chinese... Local News 24 Nov 2019 | 04:49
Pantry volunteers from left: Gail, Fran, Cathie and Robyn are busy keeping the food distribution organized and moving. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Vernon. Food pantries give out Thanksgiving food Local News 24 Nov 2019 | 01:55
Stuff the Bus was under way at First Hope Bank on Friday and other weekend locations with many happy volunteers. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) County residents 'stuff the bus' Local News 24 Nov 2019 | 12:22
The lake at the Sussex County Fairgrounds is crowded on a cold November day. ( PHOTO BY JANET REDYKE) Augusta. Goose Lake Local News 18 Nov 2019 | 02:16
The Skyland Dulcimer String Band perform at the Avian Wildlife Center benefit. ( PHOTO BY JANET REDYKE) Benefit held for Avian Center Roughly, 75 participants came to enjoy the entertainment at the Avian Wildlife Center benefit held Saturday, Nov. 16, in... Entertainment 18 Nov 2019 | 02:10
The first flakes fell on November 12. As usual, the dusting stuck in Highland Lakes with its 1,400 foot elevation. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Vernon. Winter is here Local News 14 Nov 2019 | 04:39
The almost bare shelves at the St. Francis de Sales Food Pantry await needed donations. ( PHOTO BY JANET REDYKE) Food pantries in need Once the weather turns colder, the need for food and supplies seems to get extreme for Sussex County families who rely on... Local News 08 Nov 2019 | 03:06
Laura Branigan, the Spider Lady arranges her custom- made spider Christmas tree ornaments at the Highland Lakes Craft Fair held on Nov.2. ( PHOTO BY JANET REDYKE) Spiders make unique Christmas characters With the Halloween season passed, creepy spiders now have a second occupation as unique Christmas characters that have become... Local News 07 Nov 2019 | 01:58
Town officials and the Rec.board members do the honors. ( PHOTO BY JANET REDYKE) Maple Grange soccer fields reopen The two soccer fields at Maple Grange Park in Vernon were officially opened to the public on Saturday morning. Recreation... Local News 05 Nov 2019 | 11:52
Someone dumped a stump on one of the pull- overs on Canistear Rd. in Vernon. The locals have been creatively decorating the stump for the holidays. The stump was dressed for Halloween and is currently a Thanksgiving gobbler. ( PHOTO BY JANET REDYKE) Turkey stump Local News 05 Nov 2019 | 01:56
Tis the season for holiday craft fairs. The Highland Lakes Clubhouse Craft Fair was one of the first this weekend on Nov. 2. ( PHOTO BY JANET REDYKE) Highland Lakes hosts craft fair The Highland Lakes Clubhouse hosted a craft fair on Nov. 2. Local News 04 Nov 2019 | 01:43
A look down the tracks as Vernon Township will welcome Operation Toy Train on Nov. 30 at 4:20 p.m. near Veterans’ Memorial Park on Vernon Crossing Road. ( PHOTO BY JANET REDYKE) Operation Toy Train to stop in Vernon Operation Toy Train has been operating since 2009 on the first two weekends in December, visiting New Jersey towns as well... Local News 01 Nov 2019 | 04:12
