Vernon council censures mayor Late last month, the Vernon Township Council unanimously passed a resolution to censure Mayor Anthony Rossi for “conduct... Local News 07 Apr 2026 | 11:07
Judge slashes Wantage hangar zoning fines; township appeals A superior court judge last month significantly reduced fines previously imposed in Wantage Joint Municipal Court upon the... Local News 07 Apr 2026 | 10:45
The Vernon Township Woman's Club sponsored the April Pinwheel Project declaring that all children deserve a safe and happy childhood. ( Photo: Janet Redyke) Pinwheel power Local News 06 Apr 2026 | 11:33
The Rev. Chris Barkhausen, pastor of St. Francis de Sales Church in Vernon, begins the journey of Jesus by beginning the stations of the cross outdoors on the church grounds. ( Photo: Janet Redyke) Church celebrates Good Friday Local News 06 Apr 2026 | 11:29
Civil War roundtable meeting to examine history of Spencer rifle The Col. Ryerson Civil War Roundtable will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 21, at the Student Center Theater in the... Local News 03 Apr 2026 | 01:40
The Sussex County Commissioners issued a proclamation in support of Take Down Tobacco. ( Photo submitted) Commissioners recognizes MS awareness, anti-tobacco initiatives The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners recognized two public health initiatives during its March 25 meeting, issuing... Local News 02 Apr 2026 | 03:39
Sussex County YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day Sussex County YMCA will host its annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its facility on... Local News 02 Apr 2026 | 02:04
County to host Older Americans Month celebration The Sussex County Division of Senior Services will host its annual Older Americans Month celebration on May 15 at the Sussex... Local News 02 Apr 2026 | 02:00
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
