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
Beware of ‘porch pirates,’ other thieves ‘Tis the season! Officials from local police departments once again are warning residents to guard against theft during the... Local News 20 Dec 2022 | 01:24
A 1960s view of the Lodge at Great Gorge. Photo provided. Sussex County History Today: Ski Country As the calendar flips to display December, the weather inevitably turns to the cold of winter. One of the first thoughts... Letters to the Editor 28 Nov 2022 | 01:22
Christian Capuano stands with his family on the ball field. Former area high school pitcher inks contract with Trenton Thunder of MLB Draft League Christian Capuano, a 2016 graduate and former standout pitcher at Vernon Township High School and 2020 graduate of Fairleigh... Sports 25 Jul 2022 | 10:34
Vernon Township Municipal Center ( Google Maps) Vernon Township rejects Pride flag vote request There isn’t enough support among the Vernon Township Council to fly the Pride flag at the Municipal Center during June, and... News 26 May 2022 | 12:54
The Pride flag. Vernon schools to be first in county to fly Pride flag this June The Vernon Township School District Board of Education voted on May 18 to fly the Pride Flag at Vernon Township High School... Local News 24 May 2022 | 11:36
Sussex County’s Prosecutor’s Office March 11 Juan C. Gomez-Sarrazola, 27 of Linden, pleaded guilty to eluding, a crime of the third degree, and various motor... Police & Fire 12 Apr 2022 | 11:12
Glen Meadow presents: ‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’ Vernon. Glen Meadow Middle School presents “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 1, and Saturday,... Entertainment 29 Mar 2022 | 04:32
Hannah Doyle, High Point (Photo provided) Pass It Along honors scholar athletes Pass It Along honored its 2022 Scholar Athlete Nominees at the Scholar Athlete Banquet on March 2 at Perona Farms. The Scholar... Local News 28 Mar 2022 | 03:56
Castle of Greens seeks Vernon’s support in getting cannabis retail license Vernon. The Vernon Township Council was expected to vote on a resolution on Monday that would aid a local company apply for... Business 22 Mar 2022 | 03:26
Vernon Mayor Howard Burrell (File photo) A public message to the council president: Hostile image is hurting our town Editor’s note: The following statement submitted by Vernon Township Mayor Burrell is his comment made at the Feb. 14 township... Letters to the Editor 22 Feb 2022 | 11:13
The cast and crew is involved in the construction of the set pieces for “Cinderella.” Photo credit: Matt Moment Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” premieres March 10 at Vernon Township High School You’re invited to the ball! Mark your calendar for the upcoming performance of “Cinderella” by the Vernon Township High School... Entertainment 21 Feb 2022 | 12:47
Dylan Shea (Photo provided) Dylan Shea scores 100th goal for Vernon’s ice hockey team Vernon Township High School ice hockey player Dylan Shea achieved the prestigious 100th goal mark last week. “This accomplishment... Sports 13 Dec 2021 | 08:40
