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<b>The seven seniors of the Vernon field hockey team.</b>

The seven seniors of the Vernon field hockey team. ( Photo submitted)

Vernon. The Vernon field hockey team returns a strong core from last season’s 12-6-2 squad and enters the 2026 season targeting the NJAC Freedom Division title and top-four seeds in the county and state tournaments.

Vernon field hockey aims for Freedom Division title

24 Aug 2026 | 11:51

All of the hard work, with attention to detail and team bonding moments during preseason practices and scrimmages will hopefully pay off for the Vernon High School field hockey program now that the regular season has arrived.

The Vikings are scheduled to host Hackettstown on Monday, August 31.

“We want...

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<b>Citlali and Cailtin Contreras of Hackettstown pose for a photo.</b>

Citlali and Cailtin Contreras of Hackettstown pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

Back-to-School Fair helps area families prepare for new year

20 Aug 2026 | 03:43

Hundreds of parents and children attended a Back-to-School Fair hosted by the Journey Family Success...

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<b>Ela Kusek of Green Township looks at Denise Sivulich's artwork.</b>

Ela Kusek of Green Township looks at Denise Sivulich's artwork. ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

Denise Sivulich wins 2026 People’s Choice Exhibition Award

20 Aug 2026 | 03:37

Denise Sivulich has been named the winner of the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council’s 2026 People’s...

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Jake Roggenkamp ( Photo: Jake Roggenkamp)

Jake Roggenkamp to perform at Sparta Farmers Market

20 Aug 2026 | 12:49

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The Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, welcomes JP of PS Xperiment to the stage for a 6 p.m....

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NJ Polo will host a match at the Grayfields Polo Club to raise funds for Project Self-Sufficiency. ( Photo submitted)

Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic returns

20 Aug 2026 | 12:43

The second annual Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic will be held Sept. 12 at Grayfields Polo Club...

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Infection rates for Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, Powassan virus, Alpha-gal Syndrome and other serious tickborne illnesses have held steady or risen year-over-year through much of the New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania tri-state. Photo by Erik Karits via Unsplash.

Education and precaution keys to preventing tickborne illnesses

14 Aug 2026 | 11:43

With six weeks of summer left on the calendar, the 2026 tick season is far from over.

Infection rates...

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Vernon school board approves $70M capital project financing without referendum

18 Aug 2026 | 11:25

At last month’s meeting, the Vernon Township Board of Education voted to authorize the administration...

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Vernon. The Vernon field hockey team returns a strong core from last season’s 12-6-2 squad and enters the 2026 season targeting the NJAC Freedom Division title and top-four seeds in the county and state tournaments.

Vernon field hockey aims for Freedom Division title

Back-to-School Fair helps area families prepare for new year

Denise Sivulich wins 2026 People’s Choice Exhibition Award

Jake Roggenkamp to perform at Sparta Farmers Market

Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic returns

Education and precaution keys to preventing tickborne illnesses

Vernon school board approves $70M capital project financing without referendum

Poalillo stripped of 2026 state wrestling title

High Point football looks to build on 8-2 season

Vernon sidewalk chalk event brings community together

Cardon Raquet to perform at Lafayette House Saturday

Sussex County Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market returns

SCCC Fall applications up 10% as classes fill quickly