George Belcher George Belcher, 90, of Vernon Township, N.J., passed away on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Newton Memorial Hospital, just a few... Obituaries 31 Dec 2025 | 03:40
Vernon council hears redevelopment plan, PILOT details Editor’s note: This story is a corrected version that states the township council introduced an ordinance on the residential... Local News 22 Dec 2025 | 04:10
Rabbi Mendel Dubov speaks in front of the Menorah. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Vernon hosts Menorah lighting Local News 18 Dec 2025 | 03:27
Henderson records first hat trick in Vernon hockey victory Sophomore Joshua Henderson recorded his first career hat trick and Zach Crozier added a goal and an assist to lift the Vernon... Sports 15 Dec 2025 | 01:06
Vernon Township hosted a Wreath Across America event on Saturday. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Vernon hosts Wreaths Across America Local News 15 Dec 2025 | 12:53
Vernon Township lit its Christmas tree on Friday. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Vernon hosts annual tree lighting Vernon Township hosted its annual tree lighting on Friday. Local News 08 Dec 2025 | 12:35
Colonial rests on serene cul-de-sac Classic charm and thoughtful updates describe this listing to perfection. The first floor possesses a bright, spacious layout... Business 28 Nov 2025 | 02:50
SSgt Carlos Serna and his wife, Stefania Pena, of Newton ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Minerals hosts Marine Corps birthday ball Minerals Hotel in Vernon Township hosted the Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday Ball on Saturday. Local News 10 Nov 2025 | 12:20
A Trick or Trail was held at Maple Grange Park in Vernon Township on Oct. 24 ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Vernon holds trick or trail event A Trick or Trail was held at Maple Grange Park in Vernon Township on Oct. 24 Local News 30 Oct 2025 | 12:15
Local grads shine in college sports The regular season is beginning to wind down in the world of college sports and there are local student athletes who are... Sports 27 Oct 2025 | 11:09
Support Buccieri for Vernon Township Council It is my honor to write this letter of recommendation for Natalie Buccieri, who is running for a position on the Vernon Town... Letters to the Editor 23 Oct 2025 | 02:05
A picture perfect home This classic style colonial situated on a half-acre level lot features four bedrooms and three baths. It possesses everything... Business 17 Oct 2025 | 11:23
The Class of 2024 enters the commencement ceremony at Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta on June 3. (Photos provided) Pay up or miss commencement At the end of each school year, schools are left with missing materials, unpaid lunch accounts and late library book fees.... Local News 23 May 2025 | 06:52
Bald eagles no longer ‘endangered’ in New Jersey, but not everyone’s celebrating The day New Jersey removed bald eagles from the state’s endangered species list, David Blauvelt of Hamburg, N.J., spotted... Local News 06 Feb 2025 | 10:10
To understand why women have been under-represented in science and engineering, experts looked to math proficiency among female students. Thirty years ago, there were 13 boys for every girl who scored above 700 on the SAT math exam at age 13. As of 2010, that ratio had shrunk to about 3 to 1. The increase in the number of girls identified as “mathematically gifted” stemmed largely from educators making a point of bringing the mathematics conversation to girls. Photo by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Girls and science: A rising tide In the ever-changing world of education, school districts are increasing science education in the early grades to create... Back to School 12 Aug 2023 | 07:34
