The Vernon Township Council’s August 8 meeting via Zoom. Vernon Council resolves security issues with compromise Vernon Township Councilmen Harry Shortway and Mike Furrey returned to the dais on August 8 after Mayor Howard Burrell posted... Local News 11 Aug 2022 | 01:28
Wayne Edward Scovell Wayne Edward Scovell Wayne Edward Scovell, Sr., 85, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away August 3, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving wife... Obituaries 11 Aug 2022 | 11:46
Where in Vernon? Vernon Valley Plaza sign along 515. Where in Vernon, 8/11/22 Just one reader was able to accurately identify the Where in Vernon photo as the Vernon Valley Plaza sign along Route 515:... Where In Answers 09 Aug 2022 | 12:13
19 Esther Drive, Vernon. ( Photo courtesy Christine Marotta, Realty Executives Mountain Properties) A home for the outdoor lover in you Ready, set, home! A lovely property nestled away in this picturesque lake community is just waiting to be snatched up. Here... Business 08 Aug 2022 | 03:44
Jon Alvarez played for the Albright College men’s lacrosse program this past season. ( Photo courtesy albrightathletics.com) Eight more student athletes to cheer on Continuing our profile of recent high school graduates who have taken their athletic prowess to the college level, we have... Sports 08 Aug 2022 | 03:25
Vernon Township police chief Dan Young sits in his office. ( Photo by Mike Zummo) Vernon police chief earns Accredited Command Executive certification The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on August 3 awarded Vernon Township Police Chief Daniel B.... Police & Fire 04 Aug 2022 | 03:21
L-R Top: George Alakpa, Mark Maffia, William Wesloske, Jessica Lefort, and Ryan Lally. L-R Bottom: Katrina Todd, Lauren Snook, Olivia Snook, and Andrew Wiik. (Not pictured: Maddison Cuoco.) Glenwood Pochuck EMS announces 10 new members The Glenwood Pochuck Volunteer Ambulance Corps, located at 1 Drew Mountain Road, in Sussex, recently announced the addition... Local News 02 Aug 2022 | 10:28
A scavenging black bear eats garbage out of a stolen trash bag. Bears and garbage Regarding your article “The bare bones about bear encounters” in your July 14-20, 2022, edition, yes, it is popular opinion... Letters to the Editor 01 Aug 2022 | 02:19
Congressman Josh Gottheimer announces the Hometown Heroes for NJ’s Fifth Congressional District. Hometown Heroes receive well deserved honors More than 35 recipients throughout the state’s Fifth Congressional District received the US House of Representatives Congressional... Local News 01 Aug 2022 | 11:43
68 Haggerty Road, Vernon. ( Karen Glowacki, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Gross & Jansen Realtors) Privacy, sunshine and greenery – everything you want in a Vernon home A gorgeous property, privately nestled away on over three acres, with a large, four-bedroom contemporary home offering three... Business 01 Aug 2022 | 11:03
Woman’s Club to host new member tea The GFWC Vernon Township Woman’s Club will host a New Member Tea on Saturday, August 6, at the Dorothy Henry Library meeting... Local News 29 Jul 2022 | 04:30
Property sale debacle prompts mayoral apology The Vernon Township Council on July 25 introduced an ordinance designed to correct a mistake made by township officials when... Local News 29 Jul 2022 | 04:21
Vernon Councilmen Mike Furrey and Harry Shortway attend the July 25 meeting remotely. Vernon councilmembers butt heads over meeting safety request Both Councilmen Harry Shortway and Mike Furrey announced on July 25 that they would return to the council chamber when Council... Local News 29 Jul 2022 | 02:33
Mary ‘Arlene’ Felber Mary “Arlene” Felber peacefully entered into eternal rest on July 26, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving daughters Mary... Obituaries 29 Jul 2022 | 09:20
Vernon Township Council meeting, as seen virtually, on July 11, 2022. Virtual or in-person? Vernon Township Council Debates future of hybrid meetings At the July 11 town council meeting, Vernon Council President Patrick Rizzuto brought up the topic of hybrid council meetings,... Local News 27 Jul 2022 | 09:09