The Vernon Township High School Marching Band and Color Guard perform during halftime of the game with Mount Olive on Oct. 11. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Marching band contest today in Vernon Vernon Township High School will host 21 high school marching bands in a competition starting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.... Home 19 Oct 2024 | 07:43
The Lenape Valley Regional High School Marching Band competes Saturday, Sept. 28 in the Highlander Marching Classic in West Milford. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Marching Band Festival set for today in Stanhope Sixteen high school bands will compete in the Lenape Valley Marching Band Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event begins at... Home 05 Oct 2024 | 07:28
Sparta wideout Luke Doster stretches out his arm with the ball as he enters the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter. Sparta defeated Vernon, 30-13, at home Friday, Sept. 27. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Newton beats High Point A week after losing to Sparta, 39-7, Newton came back to beat High Point, 36-32, there Friday, Sept. 27. The Wildcats (4-1)... Home 01 Oct 2024 | 05:54
FB1 A West Milford defensive back falls to the turf as Jefferson receiver Christopher Connolly catches a long-range pass resulting in a touchdown late in the second quarter. West Milford won the game, 42-15, on Sept. 6 at Jefferson Township High School. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Sparta beats Lakeland Sparta High School’s football team defeated Lakeland, 31-17, there Sept. 6. Brady Shagawat scored two touchdowns for the Spartans... Sports 10 Sep 2024 | 02:00
Nolan Rowan, a graduate of High Point Regional High School, was a senior pitcher for the baseball team at Kean University in Union. (Photo courtesy of keanathletics.com) Rowan pitches for Kean Several local student athletes competed well in collegiate sports during the spring: • Nolan Rowan, a graduate of High Point... Home 02 Aug 2024 | 08:15
From left, Vernon Township Woman’s Club education chairwoman Valerie Seufert; scholarship recipients Owen Young, Michael Evanick and Zack Mountain; and club member Lisa Murphy. (Photos provided) 6 awarded scholarships The Vernon Township Woman’s Club has presented six high school graduates with scholarships to continue their education. The... Home 07 Jul 2024 | 05:02
Students take the part of poll workers as part of the simulation. Those age 18 and older are eligible to be poll workers in a regular election. Several applied for a position. (Photo provided) Vernon, High Point students experience voting At a time when civic education in this country is being questioned, Vernon Township and High Point Regional high school students... Home 26 Apr 2024 | 05:30
A Vernon player handles the ball as Wallkill Valley defends Feb. 10 in Vernon. The Vikings won, 62-49. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Rangers fall to Vikings Sports 13 Feb 2024 | 06:54
Turkey dinner today benefits Harvest House A turkey dinner fundraising benefiting Harvest House will be held Oct. 7 at Vernon Township High School. The annual event... Home 07 Oct 2023 | 03:12
Nolan Rowan, a High Point Regional High School graduate, earned First Team American Baseball Coaches Association All Region honors as a junior pitcher for Kean University. (Photo courtesy of keanathletics.com) Rowan has strong pitching season at Kean Several local student athletes left their mark in collegiate sports during the spring. • Nolan Rowan, a graduate of High Point... Home 22 Jul 2023 | 11:56
Jimmy Finnerty, a High Point High School graduate, was a senior infielder for the Fairleigh Dickinson University (Florham campus) baseball team. (Photo by Sherry Saccoliti/fdudevils.com) Finnerty plays infield for FDU Several local student athletes left their mark in collegiate sports during the spring. • Jimmy Finnerty, a High Point High... Home 09 Jul 2023 | 01:29
Leigh Rose Hart Youth orchestras to perform today The Sussex County Youth Orchestras will present a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 4. The free concert is at High Point Regional... Home 04 Jun 2023 | 08:13
A past graduation at Vernon Township High School (File photo by Gale Miko) Vernon sets graduation dates Vernon. The Vernon Township school board unanimously approved graduation dates for Glen Meadow Middle School and Vernon Township... Local News 07 May 2021 | 02:02
Benefit signs for Harvest House’s Turkey Dinner on October 17 have popped up around town inviting everyone. (Photo by Janet Redyke) Harvest House turkey dinner goes take-out Harvest House’s Annual Turkey Dinner is on this year in a new, safe format. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Harvest House... Local News 05 Oct 2020 | 04:53
Vernon seniors pass petition for in-person graduation Vernon. Members of the Vernon Township High School Class of 2020 is asking for the community's help so that it may have an... Local News 05 May 2020 | 01:15