Vernon ball carrier Franco Luna (44) moves into the open field on his way to score a touchdown in the second half. Luna scored two touchdowns in the game against Lenape Valley on Friday, Sept. 22. Vernon won, 28-0. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Newton leads division Newton took the lead in the American Blue division of the SFC after defeating Kittatinny, 28-7, there Friday, Sept. 22. The... Home 26 Sep 2023 | 09:38
Julia Crafton, a student at Vernon Township High School, helped create a global book club. (Photo provided) High school student helps create global book club Julia Crafton, a student at Vernon Township High School, helped create a global book club, which will meet online Tuesday,... Home 06 Feb 2023 | 11:38
Vernon, Sparta boys in basketball tournament quarterfinals today The Sparta and Vernon Township high schools boys basketball teams will play in the quarterfinals of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex... Home 04 Feb 2023 | 12:54
U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer at Vernon Township High School (Photo provided) Fifth District Sussex County schools to get more than $9 million New federal dollars are being clawed back for school districts in Sussex County as part of the American Rescue Plan, the... Local News 28 Jun 2021 | 05:16
Vernon students solve school’s shield problem Vernon. Mr. Dominic Demsak (pictured, right) worked with his construction facilities management students at Vernon Township... Local News 29 Mar 2021 | 02:17
School’s eSports program opens opportunities for non-athletes The Vernon Township High School eSports program recently won its first match, defeating James J. Ferris High School in Jersey... Sports 26 Feb 2021 | 11:31
Parents of special-ed students ask for in-person instruction Several parents who attended Vernon’s Dec. 17 school board meeting pushed for a return to in-person instruction for special... News 08 Jan 2021 | 03:30
Macerino Stadium at Vernon Township High School (File photo by Vera Olinski) Vernon schools to spend $700K on new turf field for football and track The Vernon Township School District Board of Education expects to vote Dec. 17 on whether to spend about $700,000 to replace... Sports 15 Dec 2020 | 10:10
Alorah Beliese (center), Watershed Ambassador for the Wallkill River, talked to science students at Vernon Township High School about the importance of watershed management for conservation and habitat protection. She was the guest of science teachers Stella Foco (left) and Cara Brown (right). NJ Watershed Ambassador shows students how everyday actions help, or hurt, lakes and streams Alorah Bliese, a Vernon Township High School graduate, is this year’s New Jersey Watershed Ambassador for the Wallkill River... Local News 16 Nov 2020 | 02:49
A group of Vernon Township High School seniors during Spirit Week. (Photo provided) Vernon plans an in-person graduation The Vernon Township High School principal, Dr. Pauline Anderson, said administrators decided in mid-April to do “everything... Local News 02 Jun 2020 | 10:38
Vernon Township senior class signs have sprung up around town to honor the Class of 2020. ( Janet Redyke) 'We Rise!' Vernon volunteers honor the Class of 2020 “So here we are," said Justine Van Blarcom. "We decided to go big." Van Blarcom, whose daughter Hannah is a Vernon Township... Local News 05 May 2020 | 10:10
Jared Morgan Jared Morgan and other musician-soldiers play for us during shutdown When Jared Morgan was a student at Vernon Township High School, music filled his life. He played the French horn in the school... Entertainment 27 Apr 2020 | 02:01
A lawn display on Route 517 lights up at night to remind Vernon to remain strong. ( Janet Redyke) High school seniors reflect on their fun, busy lives upended during shutdown Life as we know it has been drastically altered because of the coronavirus. Being a high and mighty high school senior has... Local News 07 Apr 2020 | 12:26