Stories That Made An Impact In Vernon In 2024

VERNON, CT — Vernon certainly had its share of news in 2024.

Here is a look at 20 stories that made an impact in Vernon over the past 12 months. Click on the highlighted headlines to see them in full:

1. Vernon Cops, UFC Stars Tout Community And 'Connection Beats Addiction'
2. Vernon Superintendent Hooping It Up Over Local Top 25 School
3. Residents Mourning Loss Of The 'Face' Of Town Hall
4. Vernon Police Arrest Girl In CT Bomb Threat, Swatting Investigation
5. College Credits — And Life Skills — Big Parts Of Today's Rockville HS
6. Smoke Bomb Incident At Historic Vernon Building Ends In Felony Arrest
7. Permits In, Sign Up For New Jersey Mike's In Vernon
8. Vernon Schools Again Ahead Of State With Next Generation Results
9. Route 30 Land Being Cleared For New Home Of Orthodontics Practice
10. Emergency Sensors Prevent Potential Major Damage At Rockville HS
11. Protesters Damage Trump Merchandise Store In Vernon
12. Vernon Native Bringing New Coffee Concept To Old Denny's
13. Vernon Officer Known For Ground-Breaking Drone Work Retires
14. Vernon Stop & Shops Escape Closure List
15. From Peruvian Food To Pickleball, Gaping Holes Filled In Vernon Plazas
16. New Horowitz Pool Opens
17. Vernon Mourning The Loss Of 101-Year-Old World War II Veteran
18. Vernon Scout Dedicates New Civil War Marker As Part Of Eagle Project
19. Pet Pantry Introduced To Help Hungry Animals
20. Tolland County Mourning Loss Of Community Benefactor 'Jerry' Bundy