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... Local News 21 Sep 2020 | 03:28
Roses spread cheer on Good Neighbor Day Vernon. Denise Buurman (left) of Highland Flowers offers customer Tori Kellan a free dozen roses on Good Neighbor Day, Sept.... Local News 15 Sep 2020 | 01:08
A large audience included first responders, Boy Scouts, and town residents (Photo by Janet Redyke) Vernon remembers Vernon Township has not had a formal ceremony honoring those who perished on September 11. This year, Mayor Howard Burrell... Local News 15 Sep 2020 | 01:05
Eleanor Wagner (Photo provided) Eleanor Wagner is a true Sussex County ‘ghost writer’ The brisk air and changing foliage means Halloween isn’t far off, with its candy binging, spooky stories, and frightful fun.... Entertainment 08 Sep 2020 | 02:03
Author Eleanor Wagner is a true Sussex County “ghost writer.” ( PHOTO COURTESY ELEANOR WAGNER) Local author has passion for the haunted It is roughly two months and change until Halloween. Marked by brisk autumn air, brilliant foliage, Halloween candy and spooky... Entertainment 17 Aug 2020 | 12:30
Market organizer Donna Traylor displays one of the delicious pies at the market. (She’s actually smiling behind her mask, BTW.) (Photo by Janet Redyke) Nine local farms sell their wares at fairground farmers market These pandemic times has seen a resurgence of the simple farmers market, which not only helps local farmers but boosts other... Local News 04 Aug 2020 | 11:51
Matthew gets creative (Photo by Janet Redyke) Summer in the Mountains is a welcome respite Creativity ruled on Saturday, as the Vernon Board of Recreation sponsored the third annual Summer in the Mountains Art Festival... Local News 04 Aug 2020 | 11:21
A show of gratitude Vernon. The Lake Panorama community in Vernon extends it thanks to the heroes of the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Janet... Local News 14 Jul 2020 | 12:50
A concerned resident placed a sign on Route 94 in Vernon, stressing the importance of a protective mask. ( PHOTO BY JANET REDYKE) Protect Vernon A concerned resident placed a sign on Route 94 in Vernon, stressing the importance of a protective mask. (Photo by Janet... Local News 10 Jul 2020 | 01:30
Ample sunshine and rainfall produced these exquisite daisies at the Highland Lakes Clubhouse. ( PHOTO BY JANET REDYKE) Blooming flowers Ample sunshine and rainfall produced these exquisite daisies at the Highland Lakes Clubhouse. Local News 06 Jul 2020 | 02:23
Vernon Mayor Howard Burrell presented Tracks Deli owners Scott Jahnke and Kevin Mitchell with a plaque. (Photo by Janet Redyke) Vernon. Deli Owners Honored Local News 06 Jul 2020 | 12:11
Vernon Free Pantry is stocked at its site at the Tracks Deli.(Photo by Janet Redyke) Vernon Girl Scouts organize stigma-free, totally anonymous food pantry Six Girl Scouts with strong opinions recently brainstormed ideas for a service project to pursue for their collective Bronze... Local News 30 Jun 2020 | 11:53
(Photo by Janet Redyke) Get fresh at the Vernon Farmers Market Vernon. The Vernon Farmers Market sells fresh produce, empanadas, sweet treats, jerky, coffee, artisanal soaps, flowers,... Entertainment 29 Jun 2020 | 04:52
Spreading out for Memorial Day Lake community beach areas like this one in Highland Lakes were able to open for Memorial Day Weekend with strict, necessary... Local News 25 May 2020 | 07:40
