Vernon Pet Pantry Putting Out Special Call For Canned Cat Food

The HVCC Vernon Pet Pantry needs canned cat food.

Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties

The latest Gem is a section of cemetery fitting for Black History Month.

Water Main Breaks In Vernon

Repairs to a water main dragged into Friday after a break in Vernon Thursday night.

Vernon Historical Society Accepting Items For Annual Book Sale

The sale is a major springtime fundraiser for the society and a popular event in the region.

Northeast Christians At Work celebrates 25th anniversary this week

Unique all-volunteer non-profit ministry has touched thousands of lives locally, regionally, nationally and internationally

Vernon Mourning Loss Of Longtime Recreation Fixture Steve Krajewski

Steve Krajewski, a fixture in the Parks and Recreation Department for more than four decades and a member of the RHS Hall Of Fame has died.

Cornerstone Issues Plea For Food Pantry Items

Cornerstone has begun the new year short on some food items for its pantry.

New Vernon Pet Pantry — 4,000 Pounds of Food In 10 Weeks

The new Vernon/HVCC Pet Pantry is off to a stellar start.

Key Vernon Historical Society Archived 'Stories' Going Digital

The Vernon Historical Society has reached its digitalization fundraising goal to make Tolland County's past more accessible.

Stories That Made An Impact In Vernon In 2024

Patch reviews the year 2024 in Vernon.

Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties: 2024 In Review

In 2024, Patch discovered Hidden Gems from West Hartford to Enfield to Columbia and elsewhere.

Vernon Mourning Loss Of The 'Face' Of Town Hall

Vernon's longtime receptionist has died at 93 shortly after retiring.

Thanksgiving Changing Vernon Trash/Recycling Collection Schedule

The Thanksgiving trash schedule has been posted in Vernon.

With Last Town Reporting, Contentious CT 35th Senate Race Is Done

Geoff Gordon has been re-elected to the 35th state Senate seat in Connecticut.

Vernon Voters Can Support Pet Food, Sock Charities On Election Day

Optional donations to a pair of charitable causes can me made on Election Day in Vernon.

Vernon Using 'Walk Audit' To Study Pedestrian Navigation In Rockville

Vernon officials are looking for volunteers to examine sidewalks, crosswalks and streets to determine how people get around Rockville.

Vernon Pet Pantry Introduced To Help Hungry Animals

A regional pet pantry has been established in Vernon with the help of HVCC, Coldwell Banker and local residents.

Tolland County Mourning Loss Of Community Benefactor 'Jerry' Bundy

Jerry Bundy "loved his family, cars and his community," Vernon's mayor said after his passing.

Vernon Scout Dedicates New Civil War Marker As Part Of Eagle Project

A new monument in Vernon commemorates the train service that transported volunteers to the Civil War.

Aid To Crumbling Foundation Homeowners Surpasses The 1,000 Mark

The Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company has announced​ that it has served more than 1,000 homeowners.​

Cornerstone Touting Tax Credit For Help With Major Project

A major Cornerstone capital project includes a tax credit for financial assistance.

Horowitz Pool Open House Scheduled For Next Week

Mayor Dan Champagne and the Vernon Town Council are slated to host an open house for the new Horowitz Pool at Henry Park next week.

Vernon Mourning The Loss Of 101-Year-Old World War II Veteran

A World War II vet who served as the Vernon Memorial Day Parade grand marshal in 2024 has died.

200 Years Ago: Lafayette Marches Through North Central Connecticut

This week marks the bicentennial of the great French general's celebrated return to the United States.

Vernon CT Lottery Player Wins Big In Lotto

The CT Lottery's Lotto game was kind to a Vernon player.

Paving Work On Grove Street In Vernon Slated To Start Next Week

Motorists should expect delays on a busy road in Vernon next week.

Lightning Strike, Construction Issues Delay Vernon Pool Opening

The new Horowitz Pool at Vernon's Henry Park will not open for swimming this summer season, officials said Wednesday.

Turtle Rescues and Crittercams: from Ellington to Around the World

Unique presentation will feature two global scientific pioneers

New Trailer Giving Vernon Vintage Fire Apparatus More Mobility

A big part of Vernon's past is ready to be a big part of public events in the future.

Cornerstone Needs Kids Socks As Part Of Back-To-School Offerings

There are still dates left for the Cornerstone back to school backpack event.

'Bird Strike' Blamed For Loud Boom In Vernon Center

Birds on a wire turned out to be a bad thing in the center of Vernon Thursday.

At-Home Drug Disposal Kits Vital Part Of Vernon Anti-Addiction Program

An at-home drug disposal system is available through Vernon's "Connection Beats Addiction" anti-opioid campaign.

Vernon Cops, UFC Stars Tout Community And 'Connection Beats Addiction'

Vernon had some powerful messages at this year's National Night Out event.

Fight In Vernon Turns Into Slushy Vs. Wooden Stake Duel

Two combatants used a peculiar combination of implements during an altercation in Vernon and a Manchester man was arrested, police said.

Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties

Cornerstone's annual backpack event is a true Hidden Gem.

Work On New Horowitz Pool In Vernon Now 'In The Home Stretch'

Concrete for the deck of the new Horowitz Pool at Henry Park was poured this week.

HVCC Staging Blood Drive Next Week

The Hockanum Valley Community Council has scheduled its second-annual blood drive for next week.

2nd UFC Great Commits To Vernon's National Night Out Event

Alex Pereira and Glover Teixeira are slated to be at Vernon's National Night Out on Aug. 6 to start "Connection Beats Addiction" campaign.

Farmers Market To Sing A New Tune In Vernon

The dates to bring the farmers market in Vernon have a sweet ring to them.

Vernon Farmers Market Revival Donations Hit $1,000 ... Goal Is $7,500

A unique fundraising approach is being utilized in efforts to bring back a farmers market in Vernon.