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N.J. lifts drought warning

N.J. lifts drought warning

Nearly seven months after declaring a statewide drought warning, New Jersey lifted it, citing recent improvements to water...

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14 Jun 2025 | 07:40
UPDATED: Wantage Day postponed

UPDATED: Wantage Day postponed

The annual Wantage Day has been postponed because of the forecast of rain.

It had been planned Saturday, June 14 at Woodbourne...

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13 Jun 2025 | 10:27
<b>Noelle Hernandez has been named valedictorian of the Vernon Township High School Class of 2025. (Photo provided)</b>
Noelle Hernandez has been named valedictorian of the Vernon Township High School Class of 2025. (Photo provided)

Hernandez at top of her class at VTHS

Noelle Hernandez has been named valedictorian of the Vernon Township High School Class of 2025.

She earned the title with...

Local News
14 Jun 2025 | 06:18
Primary elections today

Primary elections today

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 for the primary elections.

Both Democrats and Republicans will choose...

Local News
09 Jun 2025 | 10:05
Meet Marshmellow

Meet Marshmellow

ABOUT

Male domestic short hair cat. 4 years old. Gray and white.

Vernon

CHARACTERISTICS

Marshmellow is a friendly, affectionate...

Pets
06 Jun 2025 | 12:05
<b>Students cheer on their solar-powered cars in the Junior Solar Sprints on May 20 at Hershfield Park in Pompton Lakes. (Photo courtesy of Avenues in Motion)</b>
Students cheer on their solar-powered cars in the Junior Solar Sprints on May 20 at Hershfield Park in Pompton Lakes. (Photo courtesy of Avenues in Motion)

Green Hills, Ogdensburg teams among winners

A couple schools from Sussex County were among the winners in the Junior Solar Sprints, a STEM (science, technology, engineering...

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05 Jun 2025 | 07:04

16 schools compete in track meet

Sixteen schools took part in the annual Sussex County Middle School Track Meet at Wallkill Valley Regional High School on...

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05 Jun 2025 | 05:43
UPDATED: Vernon Day postponed to August

UPDATED: Vernon Day postponed to August

The annual Vernon Day has been postponed because of forecasted rain.

The event will be rescheduled in August, the township...

Local News
06 Jun 2025 | 12:19
<b>Alan Antaki, owner of Sussex Airport in Wantage, has sued the township and a neighboring business. (Photo by Hal Brown)</b>
Alan Antaki, owner of Sussex Airport in Wantage, has sued the township and a neighboring business. (Photo by Hal Brown)

Airport issue to go before Land Use Board

A lawyer for the company that owns hangars on property adjacent to Sussex Airport is to appear before the Wantage Land Use...

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10 Jun 2025 | 10:22
A demonstration at the third annual Water Safety Fair on May 18 at Fairview Lake YMCA Camp in Stillwater. (Photos by Maria Kovic)
A demonstration at the third annual Water Safety Fair on May 18 at Fairview Lake YMCA Camp in Stillwater. (Photos by Maria Kovic)

Photos: Water Safety Fair

Local News
03 Jun 2025 | 08:18
Food Truck Festival today in Vernon

Food Truck Festival today in Vernon

The second annual Vernon PBA 285 Food Truck Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1 at Mountain Creek, 200...

Local News
01 Jun 2025 | 08:06
Meet Fitz

Meet Fitz

ABOUT

Male domestic short hair cat. 2-3 years old. Black and white.

Vernon

CHARACTERISTICS

Fitz is a friendly, affectionate boy....

Pets
30 May 2025 | 01:43
<b>The Appalachian Trail passes through the Delaware Water Gap from Pennsylvania, runs atop the Kittatinny Ridge in New Jersey and hugs the New York border before turning northeast and crossing the Hudson River at Bear Mountain State Park. (Source: arcgis.com) </b>
The Appalachian Trail passes through the Delaware Water Gap from Pennsylvania, runs atop the Kittatinny Ridge in New Jersey and hugs the New York border before turning northeast and crossing the Hudson River at Bear Mountain State Park. (Source: arcgis.com)

Budget cuts could hurt Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail. For many in this area, it means a trip up to Sunrise Mountain in Stokes State Forest, where on a clear...

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05 Jun 2025 | 12:44
<b>The Vernon Township High School band marches in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26. (Photos by Cody Williams)</b>
The Vernon Township High School band marches in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26. (Photos by Cody Williams)

Photos: Memorial Day Parade in Vernon

Local News
28 May 2025 | 10:30
<b>More than 80 people take part in the Vernon Spring 5K on Saturday, May 24 at Maple Grange Park. </b>The race was won by Christine Reilly, 43, of Sparta with a time of 22:38.63. <b>(Photos by Maria Kovic)</b>
More than 80 people take part in the Vernon Spring 5K on Saturday, May 24 at Maple Grange Park. The race was won by Christine Reilly, 43, of Sparta with a time of 22:38.63. (Photos by Maria Kovic)

Photos: Vernon Spring 5K

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27 May 2025 | 04:40
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