Hope for the new year Vernon. The Nordic House Coffee Shop in Vernon expresses hope for 2021 on its outdoor display sign. Local News 19 Jan 2021 | 11:12
The home of John and Camille Westermajer on 13 Black Walnut Mountaiun Road in Vernon is again adorned with holiday charm (Photo by Janet Redyke) A handmade Christmas Whimsical wooden cut-outs adorn the front and side yards John and Camille Westermajer’s home at 13 Black Walnut Mountain... Local News 04 Jan 2021 | 02:25
Bagpiper John Loggie tunes up before wreaths are placed (Photo by Janet Redyke) Wreaths across America honors veterans at gravesites White snow mingling with evergreen wreathes and red bows created a beautiful backdrop at Glenwood Cemetery, where the annual... Local News 28 Dec 2020 | 12:12
Pretend tea time is one way to keep your toddler engaged. How to make family life and self-care easier in trying times Family engagement and self-care are crucial but difficult in these stressful, pandemic 2020 times. The Vernon Coalition and... Local News 15 Dec 2020 | 11:07
Toy drive organizer Bob Winter helps volunteer Dawn Schofer organize the donations (Photo by Janet Redyke) Prince of Peace toy drive brings in huge haul for local children Police officers from five local police departments — Franklin, Hamburg, Hardyston, Ogdensburg and Vernon — converged on the... Local News 15 Dec 2020 | 10:35
Nativity players gather at the manger (Photo courtesy of Father Julio) ‘Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger’ Highland Lakes. Our Lady of Fatima Church in Highland Lakes held a live nativity on Sunday, complete with donkeys, goats,... Local News 15 Dec 2020 | 10:24
A lovely spruce tree awaits its ornaments. The Vernon PAL and Vernon Township are sponsoring a tree decorating contest to be judged on Dec. 9. Vernon will shine brightly with tree-decorating contest Christmas will be a bit different because of gathering restrictions during Covid. This year, the annual tree lighting will... Local News 01 Dec 2020 | 11:43
Volunteers from the Wallkill Valley Youth Football and Cheer were only too happy to help during the Stuff the Bus food collection (Photo by Janet Redyke) Stuff the Bus hopes to top last year’s donations Sussex County residents braved the Covid-19 pandemic to help their neighbors. The Sussex County Division of Social Services,... Local News 23 Nov 2020 | 11:30
Participants recite the Pledge of Allegiance (Photo by Janet Redyke) A day to remember all of the nation’s veterans The rain held up just long enough for the beautifully simple and solemn Veterans Day ceremony to go forward. Approximately... Local News 13 Nov 2020 | 03:39
America (Photo provided) Ogdensburg’s scarecrows compete With a year like no other, why not have a scarecrow contest to lighten the mood in the town of Ogdensburg? Five residents... Local News 03 Nov 2020 | 03:30
McAfee Fire Department built a no-contact tube to shoot candy into trick-or-treaters’ bags (Photo by Janet Redyke) Halloween haunts Maple Grange Park Vernon. Maple Grange Park was the place to be on Oct. 30 for all the Vernon Township’s witches and ghouls. Covid didn’t stop... Local News 02 Nov 2020 | 04:08
Canine pirate Bindy struts with her owner, Judy O'Sullivan (Photo by Janet Redyke) A howlin’ Halloween Parade at Vernon Dog Park Vernon. Dogs decked out in Halloween regalia strutted their stuff with owners in tow at the annual Dogs of Vernon Halloween... Local News 20 Oct 2020 | 12:13
Volunteers complete the task of flag placement and pose for a photo on a crisp autumn Saturday (Photo by Janet Redyke) Flags for Heroes fly in Vernon Vernon. Volunteers from the Vernon Rotary Club set up their second annual Flags for Heroes near Fireman’s Pond on Route 515.... Local News 20 Oct 2020 | 11:49
Barn organizer Donna Traylor invites shoppers to cash in on extreme bargains (Photo by Janet Redyke) Lusscroft Farm to hold last-of-season barn sale on Oct. 25 The barn at Lusscroft Farm is packed to its rafters for its last sale of the season, which will take place from 10 a.m. to... Entertainment 19 Oct 2020 | 03:34
Woods Funeral Home joins in the fun with their pumpkin head bride and groom (Photo by Janet Redyke) These dashing pumpkin heads await your visit Branchville. As Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time to stroll this year’s scarecrow entries in the quaint town of... Local News 13 Oct 2020 | 03:33