Budget discussions begin in Vernon Officials in Vernon Township face headwinds as they begin discussions on the 2026 budget. “Obligations like steep increases... Local News 31 Mar 2026 | 09:55
Community Survey: Electricity Bills Is your electricity bill quickly becoming unmanageable? Have you found an effective way to cut costs? Either way, we want... Local News 31 Mar 2026 | 08:54
The Vernon Township School District Board of Education, from left, Vice President John Kraus, Raymond Zimmerman, President Jennifer Pellet, Alice Nickalls, Stephanie Vecharello, Carolyn Ross, Charles Cimaglia and Sarah Petak. ( Photo submitted) Vernon school board earns state certification for governance excellence The Vernon Township Board of Education has earned board certification from the New Jersey School Boards Association, a designation... Local News 30 Mar 2026 | 12:49
Children hunt for Easter eggs at Beemerville Presbyterian Church on March 29. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Beemerville church hosts Easter egg hunt Local News 30 Mar 2026 | 12:43
About 500-600 people turned out to protest the policies of President Donald Trump at a "No Kings Rally" at the Newton Green on Saturday. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Hundreds turn out for ‘No Kings’ rally Local News 30 Mar 2026 | 11:53
James Santonastaso, Member, SCCC Board of Trustees; Jack Stafford, Supervisor of Optics Technology; Herb Yardley, Chair, SCCC Board of Trustees; Jason Fruge, Dean of Technical Occupations; Dr. Elizabeth Silverthorne, Vice Chair, SCCC Board of Trustees; Jack DeGroot, Deputy Director, Sussex County Commissioners; and Dr. Cory Homer, President, SCCC. ( Photo submitted) SCCC opens expanded Optics Technology Center Sussex County Community College celebrated the ribbon cutting of its expanded Optics Technology Center, unveiling a new facility... Local News 27 Mar 2026 | 11:30
Input from local parents is needed at a meeting of the Journey Family Success Center Parent Advisory Board at Project Self-Sufficiency. ( Photo submitted) Parent Advisory Board seeks family input on community needs Local parents will have an opportunity to share concerns, discuss challenges facing their families and suggest ideas for... Local News 27 Mar 2026 | 11:15
VTHS students compete at state DECA conference in Atlantic City Twenty-six students from Vernon Township High School represented the district at the 2026 DECA Inc. New Jersey State Career... Local News 26 Mar 2026 | 03:26
Sussex commissioners tour Sussex County library branches County officials recently toured all six branches of Sussex County Library System, highlighting the range of services and... Local News 26 Mar 2026 | 03:18
Library launches USA 250 programs Sussex County Library System is inviting residents to take part in a series of educational programs marking the upcoming... Local News 26 Mar 2026 | 03:10
Julie Clantson of Newton, Kory Loyola of High Point Regional High School and Jessica Musilli of the Sussex-Wantage Regional School District win awards. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Area educators honored Local News 27 Mar 2026 | 02:21
SCCC opens registration for all current and new students. ( Photo submitted) SCCC opens fall registration with new career-focused programs Sussex County Community College has opened registration for its fall semester, offering students expanded academic options,... Local News 26 Mar 2026 | 01:59
Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly in Orange County Court on May 25. ( Photo by Bryan Fumagalli) Chester Highway Superintendent faces up to 25 years in prison after being found guilty in DoorDash shooting trial An Orange County jury on Thursday, March 26, found Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly guilty of assault causing injury... Local News 27 Mar 2026 | 02:57
Vernon officials review updated cost estimates for proposed trash drop-off program A second set of rough numbers for Vernon Mayor Anthony Rossi’s proposed trash-drop off program were discussed at Monday’s... Local News 24 Mar 2026 | 10:21
Bill Hayden Former Sussex commissioner weighs PTI offer in tax fraud case Former Sussex County Commissioner Bill Hayden’s March 16 Superior Court appearance in Newton was adjourned to allow more... Local News 24 Mar 2026 | 10:31
