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Our Senior of the Year, Ellen Meixner, has worked tirelessly serving others throughout the pandemic

Vernon’s Senior of the Year Ellen Meixner was honored at the Senior Holiday Luncheon, which took place in the beautiful Diamond...

Announcements

20 Dec 2021 | 10:11

Emily Elizabeth Haudek and Geoffrey Boodey to wed

Wantage. William and Donna Haudek of Wantage, N.J., announce the engagement of their daughter Emily Elizabeth Haudek to Geoffrey...

Milestones

07 Dec 2021 | 03:35

After being nominated by the Vernon Township Woman’s Club, Vernoy Paolini (center) receives the prestigious New Jersey Women of Achievement Award from the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs. Congratulating her are (from left) Vernon Township Woman’s Club President Maria Dorsey, Vernon Township Woman’s Club member Maureen Blandino, New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs Highlands District Vice President Nancy Levy, and Vernon Township Woman’s Club First Vice President Anne Whitty. (Photo by Lisa Mills)

Vernoy Paolini honored with NJ Women of Achievement Award

Long-time Vernon resident Vernoy Paolini has been honored with the prestigious New Jersey Women of Achievement Award from...

Local News

15 Nov 2021 | 07:19

Petty Officer 2nd Class Ethan Tweed

Sparta native serves as a member of U.S. Navy’s ‘Silent Service’

A Sparta native is serving aboard USS Pennsylvania, one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered submarines.

Petty Officer...

Local News

26 Oct 2021 | 04:18

Welcome to the world, baby Peyton

Vernon. Michael and Blair Scrudato of Vernon, N.J., proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Peyton Storry, on Friday,...

Milestones

07 Sep 2021 | 03:11

Kendahl Shortway and Michael Keane are wed

Vernon. Kendahl Shortway and Michael Keane were lovingly joined in marriage on June 5, 2021, at The Farm at Glenwood in the...

Milestones

22 Jun 2021 | 12:17

Peg and Edward DeFrehn celebrate 71st wedding anniversary

Stillwater. Peg and Edward DeFrehn of Stillwater, N.J., celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 30, 2021....

Milestones

22 Jun 2021 | 05:23

Breanna Marie Haudek and Christopher Joseph Coursen to wed

Wantage. William and Donna Haudek of Wantage, N.J., announce the engagement of their daughter Breanna Marie Haudek to Christopher...

Milestones

08 Jun 2021 | 12:21

Nikkie Keeya and Sebastian Cook

Nikkie Keeya and Sebastian Cook marry in Texas

Nikkie Keeya and Sebastian Cook joined hands in marriage on May 15, 2021, at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Missouri...

Announcements

25 May 2021 | 04:42

Sparta natives complete Basic Officer Leader Course

Sparta. Sparta natives Walker Schmitzer and Sean Schoch (pictured) recently completed the Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course...

Milestones

30 Mar 2021 | 01:47

Samantha Toscano and John Pizzurro to wed

Sparta. Joe and Tammy Toscano of Sparta, N.J., announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha, to John Pizzurro of Hershey,...

Milestones

09 Mar 2021 | 04:40

Nicole Friedberg and Alexander Baran to wed

Wantage. Thomas and Diane Friedberg of Wantage, N.J., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Friedberg,...

Milestones

02 Mar 2021 | 01:16

Amy Rosetti (left) and Nicole Meyer (Photos provided)

Hardyston lauds middle school teacher and administrative assistant of the year

A middle school teacher who brought a fresh approach to teaching during the pandemic, and an administrator’s assistant who...

Announcements

26 Feb 2021 | 12:32

Lisa Healy (left) and Gina Gibson (Photos provided)

Hardyston honors its elementary educators of the year

The Hardyston school board on Feb. 9 honored their educators of the year.

Third-grade teacher Lisa Healy teaches with “passion,...

Announcements

26 Feb 2021 | 12:23

Amanda McClellan and Vinny Ptak to wed

Sparta. Ralph and Dawn McClellan of Sparta, N.J., announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda McClellan of Sparta to...

Announcements

16 Feb 2021 | 03:27