The hens have finally started laying at Meadowburn Farm in Vernon, N.J. ( Jesse Clarke) Eggsplainer They cost more than twice as much at the store as they did last year. Local farmers have waiting lists and customer limits,... Local News 30 Jan 2023 | 03:03
Sneaking into Wendy Stamer’s Sparta, NJ, birdfeeder. Locals bear with local bears In a survey of 550 readers, 91% responded that they’ve spotted at least one bear around town this year. Bears where? Readers... Local News 12 Aug 2022 | 02:09
SCCC Dean’s List, Spring 2022 Sussex County Community College recently announced the 420 students who showed the academic achievement required to make... Honor Roll/Dean's List 16 Jun 2022 | 09:50
Daria Bonomini at one of her workshops (Photo provided) In a time of horror in Ukraine, Highland Lakes woman demonstrates her home country’s beauty Did you ever see a pysanka? They are Ukranian Easter eggs, and they are something to behold. Decorated in traditional folk... News 11 Apr 2022 | 04:20
Dr. Gabby Catania at work with her rescue cat, Pickles, who has become “our mascot” at The Animal Hospital of Sussex County, according to business owner Dr. Ted Spinks. Allowing employees to bring their pets to work is one way his practice tries to help lower employees’ stress levels. (Photo provided) Local veterinarians are ‘overworked and overwhelmed’ Franklin, N.J., resident Lisa Kisch adopted her hound mix, Rosie, from a kill shelter last spring, she said, “not realizing... Local News 25 Oct 2021 | 02:20
Make this a summer to remember on the lake This lovely two-bedroom, one-bath ranch in the Highland Lakes section of Vernon is located in an all-season community where... Business 22 May 2021 | 09:07
Sandra D. Van Etten Sandra D. Van Etten Sandra D. Van Etten of Vernon, N.J., peacefully passed away at her residence on Saturday, April 3, 2021, while surrounded... Obituaries 13 Apr 2021 | 11:45
Ukrainian treasures celebrate the season of rebirth Highland Lakes. Thank you to Daria Bonomini of Highland Lakes for sharing these photos of her Easter treasures. She writes:... Entertainment 22 Mar 2021 | 05:59
Wendy Chandler, a radio DJ from Vernon, N.J. says that being vaccinated isn’t a “golden ticket” to drop her guard from COVID. What are your post-pandemic plans? Readers chime in After a year of loss, mask-wearing, and social distancing, it may finally be time to think about life after quarantine. With... Local News 19 Mar 2021 | 10:17
Sussex County’s needlessly chaotic vaccine scramble afflicts the seniors who need it most To the Editor: In response to the article in the March 4-10 edition on Sussex County’s “new” appointment system, I am expressing... Letters to the Editor 12 Mar 2021 | 03:02
The real theater of the absurd —Am I waiting for Godot or just a chance to get a vaccine? Yay, the vaccines are rolling out down the highways. Yay, time for Phase 1B, and I’m 69. Yep, registered with New Jersey... Letters to the Editor 08 Mar 2021 | 04:28
This lakefront home feels like a retreat This stunner of a home awaits in the Highland Lakes section of Vernon. If you’re in the market for a home that feels like... Business 08 Mar 2021 | 03:43
Enjoy the resort life from this affordable Highland Lakes home Calling all bargain hunters: If you’re looking for a home with room to grow and at a price you can afford, look no further.... Business 31 Jan 2021 | 06:25
I thought the Republican Party was fiscally astute To the Editor: I thought the Republican Party was fiscally astute, most importantly, keeping our country’s economy humming... Letters to the Editor 14 Dec 2020 | 03:59
Bright red Indians play lacrosse in the snow (Photo and caption by Rick Patterson) These racist signs should never appear in a state park To the Editor: Kudos to Vernon’s historical society for putting up those hilariously funny signs in Wawayanda State Park.... Letters to the Editor 09 Dec 2020 | 02:05
