(Back row L to R): Ed Lyden, Ryan Rieger, Sensei Chuck Ercolano, Sensei Tom Shull, Scott Wolven, Connor Shillcock, Tyler Douglass, and Christian Stone. (Middle row L to R): Braden Rosario, Scott Riley, Wade Riley Monica McGovern, Tyler Schoenfeld, and Alicia Warner. (Front row L to R): Samantha Wolujczyk, CJ Hintzen, Jillian Vazquez, and Rachel Olinski. ( Jose Miranda / Cody Williams) Vernon Valley Karate Academy announces black belt promotions On Sunday, June 5, 16 students from the Vernon Valley Karate Academy put their skills, strength, and determination on the... Sports 05 Jul 2022 | 11:14
Sussex County Senior Olympics participants and winners. ( Sussex County Government) Sussex County seniors go for the gold The third annual Sussex County Senior Olympics kicked off on Wednesday, June 29, at Maple Grange Park in Vernon after a two-year... Local News 01 Jul 2022 | 12:16
Claire Catherine Schmidt Claire Catherine Schmidt Claire Catherine Schmidt (nee Poulakowski), 79, of Vernon, passed away peacefully at Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice in... Obituaries 23 Jun 2022 | 07:21
Just how dirty is your dirt? A big pile of orphaned dirt lies on the shoulder of Gate Schoolhouse Rd. in Goshen, one of a number of disowned dirt piles... Local News 20 Jun 2022 | 06:55
The Vernon boy’s baseball team at a recent “strike out Parkinson’s” game, where the team raised $1,750 for the Michael J. Fox foundation in honor of former coach Phil Hardin (center). ( Alyssa Myhren) Vernon Vikings excel on the baseball mound for the spring season The saying, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going,” is certainly applicable to the realm of athletics in general,... Sports 20 Jun 2022 | 11:26
Mountain Creek Waterpark opens June 25 Summer is here, and with it the desire to cool down and relax. Mountain Creek Waterpark recently announced its official opening... Entertainment 17 Jun 2022 | 03:55
Isabel Hoose Van Warner Isabel Hoose Van Warner Isabel Hoose Van Warner, 96, passed away August 25, 2021, in Bradenton, Fl. after a brief illness. Born January 13, 1925,... Obituaries 16 Jun 2022 | 04:13
Vernon boy’s lacrosse coach Adam Coleman motivates his team during a game against Kittatinny in May 2022. ( Pete Hagedoorn) With 12 wins this season, Vikings lacrosse coach applauds his players Key victories at crucial times throughout this past season helped lead the Vernon High School boy’s lacrosse program to a... Sports 13 Jun 2022 | 12:11
Sussex County’s ‘Welcome’ sign. ( Facebook) Sussex County deemed in good financial standing Sussex County has its highest fund balance since 2008, according to its 2021 audit, which was presented at the June 8 county... News 13 Jun 2022 | 09:28
Sheriff Michael F. Strada (sussex.nj.us) Sussex County Sheriff calls for armed security at area schools Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada is recommending that the county school superintendent seek funding from the State of... News 10 Jun 2022 | 03:27
The moment when Andrew Gallagher proposed to Tina Ahlers, forever preserved. Andrew Gallagher and Tina Ahlers to be wed Andrew Gallagher & Tina Ahlers, of Whiskey Crossing, our local country music duo out of Vernon, New Jersey, gladly announce... Announcements 07 Jun 2022 | 11:13
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
The Sussex County Chiefs of Police Association held a seminar on the stresses of police work and how to manage them. Sussex County police attend stress-relieving training seminar The Sussex County Chiefs of Police Association recently hosted two one-day seminars at the Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek... Police & Fire 23 May 2022 | 04:41
Aria Dalio. Local teens excel, dazzle at dance competition Dance Expression Dance Arts (DEDA), located on Route 94 in Hamburg, performed for Beyond the Stars Dance Competition in Flanders,... Local News 13 May 2022 | 05:05