Rules and risks: Local police urge parental oversight of e-bikes “E-bikes are powerful machines. They can travel at high speeds, demand quick judgment, and require the same level of awareness... Local News 15 Oct 2025 | 10:55
Adults play lawn games at Viva Italia, an Italian Festival presented by Sparta UNICO and the Cupboard Shop on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Shoppes at Lafayette. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Viva Italia Home 30 Sep 2025 | 04:26
Blessing of the dogs at the annual Dog Show and Parade at Lake Mohawk Country Club on Sunday, Sept. 21 in Sparta. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Photos: Lake Mohawk Dog Show and Parade Local News 23 Sep 2025 | 04:07
Residents at the ninth annual clambake hosted by Sparta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 on Saturday, Sept. 13. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: VFW clambake in Sparta Local News 23 Sep 2025 | 06:53
More than 320 people register for the eighth annual Askin & Hooker Labor Day run/walk Monday, Sept. 1 in Sparta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Labor Day 5K in Sparta Local News 02 Sep 2025 | 07:24
A participant tosses a bag in the fifth annual Cornhole Tournament, benefiting the Sparta Education Foundation, on Sunday, Aug. 24. (Photosby Maria Kovic) Photos: Cornhole Tournament Local News 26 Aug 2025 | 02:23
Pass it Along’s 14th annual Triathlon begins with the swim course Saturday, July 26 in Lake Mohawk in Sparta. More than 200 people of all ages and experience levels participated. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Pass it Along’s 14th annual Triathlon Local News 30 Jul 2025 | 12:55
SB1 Team Falk's Ivan Hicks (43) and Team Smalley's Almin Hodzic reach for the ball during a tip-off to start the game. Team Smalley won the championship for the second year in a row, defeating Team Falk, 75-61. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Team Smalley claims 2nd title in a row Team Smalley defeated Team Falk, 75-61, on Aug. 1 to claim its second straight Sparta Summer Basketball League championship.... Sports 12 Aug 2025 | 09:53
Layla Murphy of Sparta checks out the animals in the petting zoo during the Sparta Food Truck & Music Fest on Saturday, July 19. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Sparta Food Truck & Music Fest Local News 22 Jul 2025 | 04:13
Sparta firefighters march in the Fourth of July parade on Friday, July 4 in Sparta. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Sparta. Fourth of July events Local News 08 Jul 2025 | 03:12
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The Sparta High School Class of 2025 watches the graduation ceremony Friday, June 20. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Photos: Sparta High School graduation Local News 18 Jul 2025 | 10:44
Sussex County Technical School graduates toss their caps at the end of graduation Wednesday, June 18. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Photos: Sussex County Technical School graduation Local News 18 Jul 2025 | 10:46
The Sparta High School marching band and color guard perform in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Photos: Memorial Day Parade Local News 27 May 2025 | 04:44
Nelly Maccaro of the Sparta Community Food Pantry with a load of reusable bags on the way to the recycler, Goatote in Hackettstown. ( Photo provided) When in doubt, give a shout: Reusable shopping bags? Valerie Macchio, executive director of the Sparta Community Food Pantry, wanted to know whether the thousands of reusable... Evergreen 09 Jan 2025 | 04:58
