BP1 The Bread and Puppet Theater performs at Meadowburn Farm in Vernon. (Photos by Becca Tucker) Countercultural puppet show returns to historic farm For the third year running, the itinerant Bread and Puppet Theater traveled by hand-painted school bus to Meadowburn Farm... Entertainment 18 Sep 2023 | 07:47
FB1 Wallkill Valley wide receiver Jaden McNeil makes a diving catch with Newton defensive back DeMarius Posey hot on his heels in the first half of their game Friday, Sept. 15. McNeil made five receptions for 46 yards. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Lenape Valley leads division Lenape Valley took the lead in the American Blue division of the SFC with its 3-1 record this week. The Patriots defeated... Home 18 Sep 2023 | 04:47
Margaret Tisi Margaret F. Tisi died peacefully at home in Vernon on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. She was 96. Margaret was a loving mother, mother-in-law,... Obituaries 18 Sep 2023 | 04:01
Junior goalie Caitlin Hart has three shutouts and has given up only one goal in the girls soccer team’s 4-0 start to the season. (Photos provided) Field hockey team wins 2 games The Vernon Township High School field hockey team finally got its 2023 campaign under way last week, winning two of its first... Sports 17 Sep 2023 | 04:22
Jeiris Cook offers a mix of soul, R&B, folk and blues Sunday afternoon at Angry Erik Brewing in Newton. (Photo courtesy of Jeiris Cook) Many a melody on tap this weekend Get ready for an exciting fall weekend of live music and entertainment in Sussex County. Friday, Sept. 22 Starting at 5 p.m.,... Entertainment 17 Sep 2023 | 04:21
Barbara Wylie, left, of the Newton Medical Center Auxiliary accepts a donation of 40 comfort pillows for hospital patients from Vernon Township Woman’s Club member Reba Burrell. (Photos provided) Woman’s Club member donates pillows The Health and Wellness Department of the Vernon Township Woman’s Club coordinates a number of projects to spread happiness... Local News 16 Sep 2023 | 03:51
Waneda Rugg Waneda J. Rugg of Vernon passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at Newton Medical Center. She was 95. Born in Addison Township,... Obituaries 15 Sep 2023 | 12:00
Rossi joins Rinker, Shortway in mayor’s race Three candidates will compete for mayor of Vernon in the Nov. 7 election. Because the township’s municipal elections are nonpartisan,... Local News 13 Sep 2023 | 07:18
Oktoberfest is this weekend at Mountain Creek Mountain Creek will host Oktoberfest celebration, its fall festival, from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 and Sunday, Sept.... Entertainment 13 Sep 2023 | 05:49
Senior Logan Pych scored twice for Vernon and rushed for a total of 258 yards in the game against Sparta. Vernon beats Sparta, 21-7 Vernon defeated Sparta, 21-7, after their game was moved to Saturday, Sept. 9 because of rain the night before. It was the... Sports 11 Sep 2023 | 07:39
VN1 From left are Matthew, AJ and Alex McCann with Vernon Mayor Howard Burrell next to the 9/11 Survivor Tree seedling planted in front of the municipal building. (Photo by Daniele Sciuto) Remembering those lost in terrorist attacks Twenty-two years may seem like a long time to some people. To those who lost a loved one in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist... Local News 11 Sep 2023 | 07:38
VF1 A boy tries to dunk Mark Scilingo of the Vernon Township Fire Department in the dunk tank at the Vernon Street Fair on Saturday, Sept. 9. (Photos by Daniele Sciuto) Fun and fundraising at street fair Residents, business people and politicians gathered for the ninth annual Vernon Street Fair on Saturday, Sept. 9. This was... Local News 11 Sep 2023 | 07:31
Sophomore Monica Curry scored all three goals in the Vikings’ win over Wallkill Valley, 3-0, on Thursday, Sept. 7. Girls soccer team’s start best in 3 years Monica Curry has picked up right where she left off. Curry, a sophomore forward, had back-to-back hat tricks in her team’s... Sports 10 Sep 2023 | 09:37
Voters deserve candidate debates If you live in Vernon Township, by now you know that Tuesday, Nov. 7 not only is Election Day, but on that day, Vernon will... Letters to the Editor 10 Sep 2023 | 12:26
The Vernon Township High School field hockey team had a record of a strong overall record of 12-7-1 last year. (Photo by Kieran Killeen) Vikings aim to win division The Vernon Township High School field hockey team has a veteran head coach who knows what it takes to win against tough competition... Sports 09 Sep 2023 | 04:33
