🌱 Vernon man charged after Pennsylvania crash killed 12-year-old passenger

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• Vernon man charged after Pennsylvania crash killed 12-year-old passenger

Also on today's calendar: Christmas in July Toy Collection Drive at TreEscape Aerial Adventure Park.

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• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.
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• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• N.J. driver was high during crash that killed 12-year-old passenger, police say (nj.com subscription) — A Highland Lakes resident from Vernon has been charged in Pennsylvania after a 2024 crash that killed his 12-year-old passenger, while the girl’s mother and the driver survived. Authorities say he was under the influence of marijuana and opioids when he crashed into a tree, and he now faces manslaughter, vehicular homicide, DUI, and related charges with a court date set for August 11.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Vernon

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Sunday July 26

• Vernon Duck Race →
  Vernon Twp Fire Department, County Rd 515, Vernon Township
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday July 25

• Christmas in July Toy Collection Drive at TreEscape Aerial Adventure Park →
  Treescape Aerial Adventure Park, 414 County Rd 517, Vernon Township
  7:30 pm

Sunday August 9

• Vernon Community Blood Drive - In Loving Memory of Gary Letizia →
  164 Breakneck Rd, Vernon Township
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday July 26

• Worship Service
  West Milford Presbyterian Church 1452 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ 07480
  10:00 am

Monday July 27

• North Star Theater Company
  Wallkill Valley Regional High School Multiple Locations
  8:00 am
• Senior Aquatic Fitness →
  Passaic County Camp Hope, 1792 Union Valley Rd, West Milford
  9:00 am
• NYSCC Golf Outing 2026(Sponsorship) →
  Crystal Springs Resort, 1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg
  11:00 am

Wednesday July 29

• Black Bear – Pre-pay Green’s Fee →
  Black Bear Golf Club, 138 NJ-23, Franklin
  9:00 am
• WWW Church Lawn
  The Journey Church of the Highlands 184 Marshall Hill Rd., West Milford, NJ 07480
  6:30 pm

Friday July 31

• Child Car Seat Inspection
  West Milford Presbyterian Church 1452 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ 07480
  11:00 am
• Senior Food & Film →
  Passaic County Camp Hope, 1792 Union Valley Rd, West Milford
  12:00 pm

Saturday August 1

• Learn to Ride a Bike (West Milford) →
  Passaic County Camp Hope, 1792 Union Valley Rd, West Milford
  10:00 am

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• Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges posted a job opening for Assistant Camp Director in Hamburg. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Sussex

• Crusaders for Caden Poker Run & Fundraiser at Sussex Elks Lodge (iheart.com)
• Booker, Kim Introduce Legislation to Rename Sussex County VA Clinic After New Jersey Veteran Tony Gallopo (senate.gov)
• Sussex County Library to host first Repair Café, seeks volunteer repair coaches (wrnjradio.com)

West Milford

• West Milford Players to Hold Auditions for "The Women" (newjerseystage.com)

Jefferson

• Jefferson Township Councilman Resigns: What To Know (patch.com)

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