Photo: New Jersey State Police ( Lisa McBride) Arrest made in Lisa McBride murder case after 36 years Nearly 36 years after Vernon resident Lisa McBride was murdered and her body was found in a Sussex County park, a North Carolina... Police & Fire 14 Apr 2026 | 10:40
A car accident in Barry Lakes, NJ took out two telephone poles in January, leaving hundreds of Sussex Rural Electric Cooperative customers in the dark. Along with increasing weather-related disasters, car-pole accidents are on the rise. Photo provided Power bills surge, leaving households scrambling to cope – while outages are on the rise Key Takeaways 1. The energy needs of data centers – and the new infrastructure they require – are major culprits in electrical... Evergreen 13 Apr 2026 | 04:24
Highland Lakes hideaway available This Cape Cod style home on a serene street is 225 steps from Beach 1 in Highland Lakes. The home offers three bedrooms and... Business 10 Apr 2026 | 01:48
Screenshot Ellen B. Holmes Ellen B. Holmes, age 88, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at her residence while surrounded by her loving family. Born... Obituaries 10 Apr 2026 | 01:44
Cheryl C. Hastie Cheryl C. Hastie, age 43,of Highland Lakes, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Morristown Medical Center. Born to... Obituaries 20 Mar 2026 | 02:05
Nancy Keller of Sussex, Phyllis McCann of Wantage, Gloria Loops of Hamburg, Elaine Brodmerkel of Vernon and Blessing DiMuzio of Vernon pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Vernon Senior Center celebrates St. Patrick’s Day Local News 20 Mar 2026 | 02:00
Vernon needs America 250 committee Everyone knows that this July 4, 2026, will be the 250th birthday of our country. Across America, cities and towns have been... Letters to the Editor 20 Mar 2026 | 01:49
Local artist offers Ukrainian Easter egg decorating classes As the Lenten season begins, Highland Lakes resident Daria Bonomini is sharing the traditional Ukrainian art of pysanka by... Local News 09 Mar 2026 | 11:23
Kenneth Boschert Kenneth “Ken” Boschert, also know as “Pa” to his beloved grandkids and their friends, passed away in Hackensack Hospital... Obituaries 02 Feb 2026 | 12:11
Affordable ranch in Highland Lakes Blending rustic character with modern updates, this charming Highland Lakes ranch home offers three bedrooms and a full bath... Business 22 Jan 2026 | 01:34
Fully furnished lake home for the summer This fully furnished, exceptionally charming three bedroom, two bath lake house is perched on a slope overlooking Highland... Business 09 Jan 2026 | 12:39
Margaret Koelliker of Vernon and Linda Schmidt of Hamburg are shown. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Wantage church hosts annual Christmas Day Dinner Local News 26 Dec 2025 | 02:25
Mary Anne M. Amari Mary Anne M. Amari, age 93, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Bristol Glen in Newton. Born in Brooklyn,... Obituaries 11 Dec 2025 | 01:31
Love where you live This peaceful retreat in the heart of Highland Lakes could be your New Year’s desire. This year- round residence in the private... Business 05 Dec 2025 | 01:25
Barbara Ann Saulnier Barbara Ann Saulnier, age 86, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at Morristown Medical Center with her loving family by... Obituaries 28 Nov 2025 | 02:39
