Father Boland (Photo provided) Memorial service on Sept. 18 to remember a beloved pastor On Sunday, June 6, 2021, in his hometown in Ireland, the Reverend Monsignor John V. Boland returned to God. Father Boland... Local News 07 Sep 2021 | 12:19
Front lawns turned into lakes on Lazier Lane and Highland Lakes Road on Thursday, Sept. 2 (Photo by Janet Redyke) Water, water everywhere Vernon. The remnants of Hurricane Ida whipped through New Jersey and the rest of the Northeast, dumping record rainfall and... Local News 07 Sep 2021 | 12:08
Eagle Scout project spotlights Western Highlands Byway Vernon. To explain the Western Highlands Byway to the community and its visitors, Maverick Brendli created, designed, and... Local News 22 Aug 2021 | 08:53
Cool cat Leon chills and shows typical happy, content kitty body language (Photo by Janet Redyke) ‘Tails are not for pulling’: Library hosts fun program on communicating with pets Can you decipher your pet’s body language? Karen Potocek of St. Hubert’s Animal Shelter in Madison led a fun program at the... Local News 22 Aug 2021 | 05:43
Who doesn’t love a good story? Sussex. Crackerjack reader Sadie reads a story to Barra, a newly certified therapy dog and mini-golden doodle at the Sussex-Wantage... Local News 22 Aug 2021 | 05:14
Bruce Bannon begins a tour (Photo by Janet Redyke) Sterling Hill Mine is a gem for rockhounds, bling lovers, and history buffs Bruce Bannon’s Slovak relatives were iron miners. His father worked at the Sterling Hill Mine in Ogdensburg, and he too would... Entertainment 12 Aug 2021 | 02:36
Bright, colorful work areas assist those with autism (Photo by Janet Redyke) Newly opened Family Treehouse Therapy readies children with autism for traditional classrooms Family Treehouse Therapy ABA, which serves children with autism, held its ribbon cutting in Vernon on July 31. Owners Samantha... Local News 10 Aug 2021 | 11:01
The 2020 “Pumpkin of Hope” The story of Vernon’s ‘Pumpkin of Hope’ Mishelle Downtain, Vernon’s director of recreation and events, recalls how fear of the unknown rattled people’s lives and... Local News 10 Aug 2021 | 10:51
The hula-hoop girls have it totally down (Photo by Janet Redyke) Maple Grange Park overflows with fun on National Night Out Vernon. The first Tuesday of August is National Night Out, a celebration of community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie,... Local News 10 Aug 2021 | 10:19
Junior zookeepers Nellie and Luke are dressed and ready for work (Photo by Janet Redyke) Junior Zookeeper Day tradition continues at Space Farms Everyone wanted a front row seat when Parker Space and WSUS radio personality Steve Andrews entered the Space Farms snake... Local News 18 Jul 2021 | 06:38
Over the rainbow Highland Lakes. After a surprise shower, this rainbow arched over Highland Lakes’ Main Lake. (Photo by Janet Redyke) Local News 18 Jul 2021 | 06:10
Cliffwood Lake Waves perfect their moves before the meet (Photo by Janet Redyke) Waves meet Hurricanes Vernon. The Canistear Cup Swim Meet took place on July 14 between Vernon teams the Cliffwood Waves and the Highland Lakes... Sports 18 Jul 2021 | 06:04
(Photo by Janet Redyke) Businesses shine at county expo Augusta. The Conservatory at the Sussex County Fairgrounds bustled with people and activity at the June 23 Sussex County... Business 29 Jun 2021 | 11:03
The Dorothy Henry Library in McAfee was closed in observance of Juneteenth, a brand-new federal holiday (Photo by Janet Redyke) Juneteenth becomes federal holiday The United States Congress passed legislation on June 16. 2021 establishing June 19- Juneteenth as a federal holiday and... Local News 22 Jun 2021 | 11:31
(Photo by Janet Redyke) Back in the chair again Vernon. Vernon Township seniors are again participating in chair yoga held in open air at the PAL Pavilion. Chair yoga instructor... Local News 22 Jun 2021 | 11:26
