Speaking out for LGBTQ students, from left: Carl Contino, Simone Krause, Zoe Heath, and Vicky Smith Vernon school officials say they support LGBTQ students after teacher comes under fire Comments about an LGBTQ student made in public by Robert Dejulia, a 20-year teacher in the Vernon Township School District,... Local News 17 Jun 2021 | 02:06
The diversity literature discussed during the study group meeting Expose students to different cultures, says presenter in diversity study group Ed Gragert of Delaware Valley Action gave a well-received presentation on ways to expose young people to an abundance of... Local News 10 Jun 2021 | 10:06
Pike County Correctional Facility (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Medical contractor says managing prisoners’ health a challenge during Covid The Courier’s recent article “Pike jail neglects inmates’ urgent medical needs, relative says,” received some pushback. Amanda... Local News 23 Dec 2020 | 01:47
Many lined the sidewalk in front of CVS. Many also stood in the grassy area and held signs. People kept coming and many said 200+ came to protest against racism. ( PHOTOS BY FRANCES RUTH HARRIS) Vernon holds anti-racism protest Under sunny skies in 80 degree heat, protesters lined Vernon’s only sidewalks in front of the CVS at the corner of Route... Local News 09 Jun 2020 | 10:36
Folks enjoy pre-spring weather recently at the Boardwalk section of the Appalachian Trail on Route 517. As one hiker put it, "might as well walk, there's no place else to go." ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Mayor shuts down short-term rentals, governor shuts down all state and county parks New powers for New Jersey's local and county governments to restrict short-term rentals took effect Sunday night, part of... Local News 07 Apr 2020 | 02:10
