Hospital Capacity In Vernon Area: See The Latest

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in the Vernon area.

Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties

Some say the latest Hidden Gem is an historic artifact. Some say it's just weird.

Annual Harvest Festival Returns to Strong Family Farm

Food & Fun on the Farm October 16, 2021.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Vernon Area

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

Man Shot At Vernon Motel 6, Dies Short Time Later: Police

Vernon police are investigating a fatal shooting at a local motel.

Free School Meals Are Back In Vernon For The Summer

The free school meals program is back for the summer in Vernon.

Hours Expanding At Vernon Senior Center, Rockville Library

Hours have expanded at two popular Vernon venues.

Vernon Adds Special Twist To The Special Olympics Torch Run

Vernon police participated in the Special Olympics Torch Run with a special treat from the Vernon Fire Department.

Vernon Mourning The Loss Of Popular Registrar John Anderson

Vernon Republican Registrar of Voters John Anderson had died, town officials said Wednesday.

Blood Donations Needed In Vernon Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Vernon area.

Friends of Rockville Public Library Update

Update of the RPL Friends

Patch Letter: Champagne Not Toasting 'Gas Tax'

A Patch letter to the editor.

Vernon Plans To Offer Public Swimming In 2021: Official

Vernon officials plan to offer a public swimming program in the summer of 2021.

Blood Donors Needed In Vernon Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the U.S. blood supply.

Picture Vernon: Before The Overpass And The Highway

The latest installment of the Picture Vernon series.

Vernon's July In The Sky Fireworks Show Officially Back For 2021

Vernon's annual July in the Sky fireworks show will have events at Henry Park and Downtown Rockville in 2021.

Bobcat Sets Up Quite The Habitat In Vernon — Near Animal Control

A bobcat seems to have established an interesting location for a home in Vernon.

Strong Family Farm Store Opens for the Season

The Strong Family Farm Store, located at 274 West Street in Vernon, opens for our sixth season of business June 16!

Blood Donations Needed In Vernon Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives in the Vernon area soon.

Picture Vernon: Troubled Bridge Over Historic Waters

The latest in the Picture Vernon series.

Cemeteries In Vernon: The Chapel At Grove Hill

The latest installment in a series on interesting spots in Vernon cemeteries.

DEEP Grant Targeting Aquatic Invasive Species Cleanup In Vernon

A DEEP grant designed to clean up aquatic nuisances is having an impact locally.

Vernon Historical Society Offering Bargain Books This Weekend

It's half price weekend at the Vernon Historical Society book sale.

Work Starts On Historic Bridge In Vernon

Work has begun to fix and preserve a bridge in the Talcottville section of Vernon.

Town Of Vernon Hosts Virtual Workshop On Development Plan

The April 29 event is " designed to help steer development and conservation efforts for the next 10 years."

Vernon Stores Sell 3 Big CT Lottery Winners In 2 Days

Vernon has been a CT Lottery jackpot hub so far in April.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Vernon Area

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Vernon area. The pandemic continues to impact the nation's blood supply.

Vernon Store Sells Big CT Lottery Winner

A big CT Lottery winner has come out of Vernon.

Picture Vernon: A Really Close Shave

The latest installment of the Picture Vernon series.

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Vernon Area

There's a Red Cross blood drive being held nearby.

Vernon Good Friday/Easter Weekend Trash Schedule Posted

The long Easter weekend has prompted changes to the Vernon trash and recycling schedule.

Picture Vernon: A Good Hoop For H-O-R-S-E

The latest installment of the Picture Vernon series.

Work Begins On New Pavilion At Vernon Senior Center

The Vernon Senior Center is getting a new pavilion.

Shenipsit Lake Recreation Program Set To Begin

Deadlines are approaching for Shenipsit Lake recreation programs.

Vernon Mourning The Loss Of Former Town Administrator John Ward

John Ward, the current town administrator in Granby who also held the same position in Vernon, died Wednesday night, officials said.

Vernon Historical Society Book Sale On Tap For April

It time for the annual Vernon Historical Society book sale.

The Friends of Rockville Public Library Update

News from the Friends

Vernon Public Works Shares Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule

All collection dates are Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Capitol Region East Hazardous Waste facility.

Restoration Ongoing For Vernon 1700s Grave Damaged In DUI Case

A 1700s gravestone in Vernon damaged in a drunken driving incident is being preserved and town officials want to the driver to pay for it.

Tolland Player Snags $50,000 Lottery Prize Out Of Vernon Store

A store in Vernon sold a big CT Lottery winner to a Tolland player.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.