🌱 Patch AM: Vernon's Holiday Drive-Through Light Display Gets Statewide Honors

You won’t want to miss St Joseph Church $4000 Cash Prize Bingo on the Vernon Patch calendar

Vernon's Holiday Drive-Through Light Display Gets Statewide Honors

Vernon's award will be given out later this month by Connecticut recreation officials.

🌱 Patch AM: Vernon's Full Weekend Guide: Arts Center East's Holiday Artisan Fair And A Local Author Fair

Make time for St Joseph Church $4000 Cash Prize Bingo on the Vernon Patch calendar

Vernon's Full Weekend Guide: Arts Center East's Holiday Artisan Fair And A Local Author Fair

Arts Center East opens its Holiday Artisan Fair and 'Small Works, Big Joy,' and the Rockville library hosts its first Local Author Fair.

Vernon s Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home Hosts Holiday Toy/Gift Card Drive

For Operation E.L.F., Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital’s Toy Closet Program, and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

Fuel Cell Energy Facility Proposed For Vacant Parcel In Vernon

The proposal was selected in 2026 through Connecticut's Shared Clean Energy Facility Program.

🌱 Patch AM: Driver Found Passed Out At Henry Park After Hours Now Facing Charges: Vernon Police

Also check out Free Haircuts for Veterans on the Vernon Patch calendar

Registration for the LEGO RISE (Robotics, Innovation, Skills, & Engineering) Program is Open!

RISE is Robotics, Innovation, Skills, and Engineering, and is an introductory program for K-4th grade students.

Driver Found Passed Out At Henry Park After Hours Now Facing Charges: Vernon Police

Vernon police came upon a sleeping driver at Henry Park who then went to the lockup, a report indicates.

Recent Death Notices With Vernon Connections

Condolences are extended to the families of those who recently died in Vernon.

🌱 Patch AM: Vernon Fire Department Toys for Tikes 2026: Collection Sites Now Taking Donations

Coming up: Free Haircuts for Veterans on the Vernon Patch calendar

Vernon Fire Department Toys for Tikes 2026: Collection Sites Now Taking Donations

Toys For Tikes collections and registrations began Monday with delivery slated for Dec. 21.

Motel Drug Transaction Witnessed By Vernon Police Turns Into Arrest, Incident Report Shows

A suspected drug dealer was caught red-handed by Vernon police, records show.

🌱 Patch AM: Family Crafternoon and 7 more events

Spotted on the Vernon calendar: Tales at the Wood - Children's Story Hour

5 Things To Know In Vernon: School Board T0 Name Assistant Superintendent, Holiday Artisan Fair And More

A busy week is on tap in Vernon.

🌱 Patch AM: Vernon Chorale Beer Choir and 7 more events

You won’t want to miss Tales at the Wood - Children's Story Hour on the Vernon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Periodical Publisher Among 15 New Vernon Businesses Registered In October

Be sure to catch New England Country Fair at Second Congregational Church of Manchester on the Vernon Patch calendar

Periodical Publisher Among 15 New Vernon Businesses Registered In October

The latest businesses to register with the state out of Vernon.

Vernon Trash And Recycling Pickups To Change For Veterans Day

The Vernon Transfer Station will also be affected by the holiday.

Vernon PZC To Host Public Hearing On Revisions To Zoning Regulations

The Vernon Planning and Zoning Commission is in the midst of a project to revise and simply the town zoning regulations.

Upcoming Open Houses In Vernon

A half-dozen Vernon homes are to host open houses Nov. 7-8.

Vehicle Crashes Straight Through Vernon Home

The home is being checked for structural damage.

3 Vernon Schools Get State 'Distinction' Recognition After Showing 'Significant Growth'

Vernon was also ranked No. 1 among Alliance District school systems in the latest Next Generation Accountability System results.

2026 Connecticut Election: How Vernon Voted

Here is how Vernon voted in the 2026 Connecticut election.

2026 Connecticut Election: How It All Went Down In The 35th District State Senate Race

Democratic challenger Ethan Werstler won the Connecticut Senate's 35th District seat.

Dems Claim Courtney Victory In Quest For His 11th Term In 2nd U.S. Congressional District

State Democrats said Joe Courtney has been re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Vernon 2026 Election Results: Several Wins Declared

Vernon residents cast their ballots for several key local races on Election Day. Here are the latest results.

Vernon Gas Prices Running About Average As Prices Keep Falling

Vernon drivers are paying between $4.19 and $4.25 a gallon, compared with a $4.24 average statewide and $4.15 nationally.

Weekend Lawnmower Fires Keep Vernon Firefighters Busy

Fall cleanup season turned into an adventure over the weekend for firefighters in Vernon.

Vernon 2026 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's everything about the state and federal elections, including candidates, polling places and a sock and pet food drive.

5 Things To Know In Vernon: Election Day, Curbside Leaf Collection Begins, 2 Church Holiday Fairs And More

Vernon votes Tuesday, curbside leaf collection starts Monday with bulky waste pickup paused, and two church fairs fill Saturday.

Friends of Rockville Public Library Holiday Cookie Sale

Friends of Rockville Library Holiday Cookie Sale

Vernon Firefighters Gearing Up For Holiday Toy Drive

The program is designed to assist economically disadvantaged Vernon families.

Special Needs Clients, Scouts Utilizing Nip Bottle Program Money To Keep Vernon Clean Of Discarded Bottles

Nickel-For-Nip program money helps fund cleanup efforts in Vernon while serving two segments of the population.

Upcoming Open Houses In Vernon

One Vernon home hosts an open house Sunday, Nov. 1: a $469,900 four-bedroom with a pool and a finished basement.

Vernon's Share Tops $30K In Latest CT Nips Sales Surcharge Payout

The Connecticut Nickel-Per-Nip Program is now five years old.

Vernon's Full Weekend Guide: A Toddler Costume Party, Late Night Library And Altered Halloween Art

Rockville Public Library's Halloween lineup: a toddler costume party, a late night library for teens and an altered Halloween art class.

New Athletic Field House Set To Open In Vernon

A new multi-purpose athletic facility by Reputation Athletics is set to open in Vernon on Nov. 1.

Vernon Grocery Store Sells Top-Prize-Winning CT Lottery Scratch Ticket

Stop & Shop was also stop and win for a customer in Vernon who bought a scratch ticket.

Military Discounts And Deals In Vernon: Where Veterans Can Save

From a brand partner: From dining to shopping, veterans, service members and military families can take advantage of special offers.