The Advertiser News North | The local newspaper for Vernon NJ, …
WEBThe Advertiser News North | The local newspaper for Vernon NJ, Sussex County. 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)
A look at local COVID data as updated vaccines arrive
WEBSep 18, 2023 — According to the CDC, most Americans can still get a COVID-19 vaccine for free. Most insurance plans will vaccine at no cost. Those who are uninsured or are underinsured are encouraged to get free vaccines from their local health centers; state, local, tribal or territorial health department; and pharmacies participating in the CDC’s Bridge Access Program.
Housing development under construction - Advertiser News North
WEBMay 15, 2024 — Construction has begun on a housing development for those age 55 and older on Theta Drive in Vernon. The three-story building will contain 55 one-bedroom units with parking under it. The work began in mid-April. It will take about 18 months to complete. Preleasing of the units will begin about six months before the building is complete.
Rossi elected mayor - Advertiser News North
WEBNov 14, 2023 — Rossi elected mayor. VERNON. Nov. 7 election results remain unofficial until all mail-in, absentee and provisional ballots are counted. Anthony Rossi beat two former township officials in a three-way battle for mayor in the Nov. 7 election, according to unofficial results reported by the Sussex County Clerk’s Office.
Wildfire contained after 3 days but it’s still smoldering
WEBA wildfire that consumed almost 1,000 acres in West Milford was 100 percent contained as of 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, nearly three days after it beg...
Several school districts delay openings
WEBJan 9, 2024 — A deer in a winter coat. Several school districts delayed their openings Monday, Jan. 8 after a storm dropped more than a foot of snow of parts of Sussex County during the weekend. Snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service (NWS) on Sunday, Jan. 7 ranged from 13.5 inches in Wantage to five inches in Sparta.
New editor takes over the helm of Advertiser-News North
WEBDec 5, 2022 — New editor takes over the helm of Advertiser-News North. Vernon. Prior to joining, Kathy Shwiff worked at New Jersey Hills Media Group and The Wall Street Journal. Editor Kathy Shwiff, left, with Publisher Jeanne Straus. Local news journalist and northern New Jersey resident Kathy Shwiff joined Advertiser News-North as …
UPDATED: Football roundup: High Point wins again
WEBSep 22, 2024 — High Point defeated Parsippany, 41-13, there Friday, Sept. 20 to remain undefeated this season. No statistics were available for the game. High Point has won its games against Wallkill Valley, Hackettstown and Kittatinny in the past three weeks. Parsippany has yet to win a game this season. Sparta wins. Sparta defeated Newton, 39-7, …
Township Council members urge cuts in proposed budget
WEBApr 3, 2023 — The Township Council introduced the 2023 municipal budget at its meeting March 27, but members asked for cuts that would have taxpayers paying no more than last year.
Revised municipal budget would not raise taxes
WEBThe proposed 2023 municipal budget has been cut so no increase in the tax rate is needed, Mayor Howard Burrell said at the Township Council meeting April 10.