Snow tubing at Mountain Creek Resort (Photo provided) Mountain Creek opens snow tubing park Vernon. Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon has announced that snowtubing is now open, in addition to other boredom-busting family... Entertainment 18 Jan 2021 | 02:07
Vernon schools to retain Pandemic Response Team With Vernon schools reopening for in-person instruction on Jan. 19, the school board on Dec. 17 reaffirmed its previous decision... Local News 11 Jan 2021 | 02:09
The Vernon Township Woman’s Club makes fleece blankets for patients like Lexxi, to provide a source of comfort before and after surgery (Photo provided) Woman’s Club makes comfort blankets for Operation Smile In its continuing mission to make the world a brighter place, the GFWC Vernon Township Woman’s Club has been making fleece... Local News 05 Jan 2021 | 03:14
Vernon Township High School’s Macerino Stadium School approves spending $700K plus to replace football field Vernon. The Vernon Township School District board of Education unanimously approved spending more than $700,000 to replace... Local News 28 Dec 2020 | 12:56
Stanley J. Campen Stanley J. Campen Stanley J. Campen, a resident of Vernon, N.J., passed away at home on Dec. 19, 2020, after a well fought lengthy battle with... Obituaries 28 Dec 2020 | 11:01
Marilyn J. Olsen Marilyn J. Olsen Marilyn Joy (Gatehouse) Olsen, of Auburn, Alabama, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, at East Alabama Medical... Obituaries 18 Dec 2020 | 06:05
The Vernon Township High School JV Boys Soccer Team (Photo provided) Vernon JV boys’ soccer holds undefeated record The Vernon Township High School JV Boys Soccer Team had an extraordinary season despite the obstacles COVID-19 created for... Local News 17 Dec 2020 | 03:28
Where in Vernon? Congratulations to readers who knew where to find the detail in last week’s Where in Vernon? clue. Burt C. Wyman III of Barry... Where In Answers 10 Dec 2020 | 01:32
Bright red Indians play lacrosse in the snow (Photo and caption by Rick Patterson) These racist signs should never appear in a state park To the Editor: Kudos to Vernon’s historical society for putting up those hilariously funny signs in Wawayanda State Park.... Letters to the Editor 09 Dec 2020 | 02:05
Common entrance proposed for ‘mother-daughter’ residences in Vernon The Vernon Township Council on Nov. 24 introduced an ordinance that would require the living space for “accessory apartments”... Local News 04 Dec 2020 | 02:43
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
Frederick Steelman Frederick Steelman Frederick Steelman of Vernon, N.J., passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at his residence. He was 77. Born in Philadelphia,... Obituaries 22 Nov 2020 | 08:01
Mountaintop retreat offers privacy and recreation Social distance, retro style, in this multi-generational home nestled on 1.5 mountaintop acres within the Highlands Preservation... Business 17 Nov 2020 | 10:26
Photographer John Valle, above, is known for his creativity and moody lighting Vernon Camera Club presents: ‘Creating a Three-Point Lighting System at Home’ The Vernon Camera Club will host a live photography presentation by John Valle titled “Creating a Three-Point Lighting System... Local News 16 Nov 2020 | 06:03
The Vernon High School field hockey team (Photo provided) Vikings field hockey ‘looking to win every game’ After a stellar 2019 season — which included an overall record of 16-3 and a runner-up finish in the ultra-tough NJSIAA North... Local News 16 Nov 2020 | 02:12