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Crowds gather for the German Christmas Market along the Lake Mohawk Country Club (LMCC) Boardwalk. ( Photos: Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market)

Sparta. The Lake Mohawk Country Club Board of Trustees said “thank you, but no” to the German Christmas Market during its January meeting Monday night.

Danke but nein: LMCC says no to German Christmas Market

28 Jan 2020 | 01:39

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“Thank you, but no” was the message the Lake Mohawk Country Club Board of Trustees delivered to the German Christmas Market at its January meeting Monday night.

LMCC will not be hosting the 2020 German Christmas Market, the board said.

In a statement outlining its position, the board cited a number of...

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Maya Papendick ( NJSDA)

Local 10-year-old wins worldwide dance competition

28 Jan 2020 | 12:46

Maya Papendick of Stanhope took first place at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) competition in the...

Business

Lusscroft Farm

28 Jan 2020 | 12:28

Learn about nature and history on this fun and informative hike on the beautiful trails at Lusscroft...

Entertainment

Local resident Ian Good (at right) at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2019.

UMC choir director is Grammy nominee

27 Jan 2020 | 10:16

The Sparta United Methodist Church's choir director and organist, Ian Good, was nominated for a Grammy...

Business

Gottheimer discusses optics technology education opportunities with Sussex County Community College, New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Thorlabs, Inrad Optics, NY Photonics ( U.S. Rep Gottheimer)

Job skills roundtable

22 Jan 2020 | 11:49

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), along with Sussex County Community...

Business

Lakeside with pool and privacy

25 Jan 2020 | 04:47

A lakefront and a pool make this Lake Mohawk beauty truly special. Step inside to an open floor plan...

Sports

From left to right: Sparta Ski Team Captains Coonor McAndris and Olivia Finkeldie. ( Sparta Ski)

Sparta Ski: Girls place 2nd, Boys place 3rd

26 Jan 2020 | 07:22

The Sparta Ski Team dialed it up a notch at the second giant slalom race of the season on Tuesday night,...

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Sparta. The Lake Mohawk Country Club Board of Trustees said “thank you, but no” to the German Christmas Market during its January meeting Monday night.

Danke but nein: LMCC says no to German Christmas Market

Local 10-year-old wins worldwide dance competition

Lusscroft Farm

UMC choir director is Grammy nominee

Job skills roundtable

Lakeside with pool and privacy

Sparta Ski: Girls place 2nd, Boys place 3rd

PSS to hold Open House in January for February job training

Local, state and federal officials talk storm damage with JCP&L

The Edison Fly Fishing Show set for Jan. 24-26 in the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center

Pope John wins Stuff the Bus Award

Board says kennel proposal needs clarification

Middle School's 'Giving Challenge' helps Sussex County Pantry