A sign at Seneca Lake Road and Tomahawk Trail, at the border of Sparta and Byram, thanks patrons for visiting the Tomahawk Lake waterpark, which sits in Byram Township, but whose proximity to Sparta Township has caused Spartans to be unhappy about the noise and traffic that the waterpark generates. ( Mandy Coriston) Planning Board votes to change variance applications for Tomahawk Lake The Byram Planning Board on Thursday, Sept. 5 voted to change variance applications, regarding proposed Tomahawk Lake Waterpark... News Sep 08 2019 | 01:32 PM
Wine & Cheese Festival volunteers volunteer a wine station at last year's Wine & Cheese Festival. Tickets for the 2019 Wine & Cheese Festival are available in advance for $40 for adults only and can be purchased at Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave. in Newton, or at the Sparta Pharmacy, or at Burke’s Wine & Liquor both in Sparta or online at www.karenannquinlanhospice.org/wine. On the day of the event tickets at the gate are $50. ( Photos provided) Sept. 8 Wine and Cheese event benefits Hospice The public is invited to purchase tickets to sample wines, enjoy live music and the afternoon’s auctions, surrounded by the... News Aug 28 2019 | 04:30 PM
Brother and sister Deborah Poust Johnson and Ryan Poust, both owners of R. Poust, Inc. are excited to be participating in Feel the Love. ( Photo courtesy of "Feel the Love") Lennox and R. Poust Inc. help residents 'Feel the Love' Lennox is proud of its community program, Feel The Love, an initiative that allows Lennox partners to support local communities... Business Aug 30 2019 | 02:32 PM
On the evening of Aug. 29, 2019, the Sussex County Office of Mosquito Control will spray for mosquitos between the hours of 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. For more information, visit www.sussex.nj.us/mosquito. ( Photo courtesy of Sussex County Mosquito Control) Mosquito spraying on Aug. 29 The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health, Office of Mosquito Control, will conduct a... News Aug 28 2019 | 02:53 PM
Lake Hopatcong man charged in boating fatality By Nicole M. Wells A Lake Hopatcong man was arrested and charged in connection with a recent boating fatality, prosecutors... Police & Fire Sep 02 2019 | 06:52 PM
Silhouette of teen holding vaping device. ( Photo by Shannon Kuratli.) Vaping detectors coming to Sparta High School By Nicole M. Wells As students wind down their summer vacations and reluctantly check school supply lists for the coming year,... Local News Aug 13 2019 | 03:20 AM
Lifeguards from Lake Mohawk, Culver Lack, White Meadows and the Lake Mohawk Pool gather for the competition at Lake Mohawk. ( R. Carlson) Lifeguard Competition 2019 About 30 Lifeguards from Lake Mohawk Country Club, White Meadow Lake, Culver Lake and the Lake Mohawk Pool had spirited and... Sports Aug 09 2019 | 02:44 PM
Four ways to get better sleep People with insomnia struggle to get a good night's rest and wonder how to sleep better They may be plagued by trouble falling... News Aug 02 2019 | 12:42 PM
The newly renovated Richards Building is more accessible than ever for people with mobility issues, but the Fairgrounds' lack of a scooter and wheelchair vendor for 2019 may put a damper on attendance for those who do not have their own mobility devices. The NJ State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show runs from Friday, Aug 2 through Sunday Aug 11. (Photos by Mandy Coriston) State Fair opens Friday, without scooter or wheelchair vendor By Mandy CoristonThe Fairgrounds has announced that they’d been unable to find a vendor to provide scooter or wheelchair... Local News Jul 30 2019 | 12:07 PM
Pastor Steve Bechtold Public invited to meet new pastor Sparta United Methodist Church announces that the Rev. Dr. Steven G. Bechtold has been appointed to serve as Pastor, effective... Local News Jul 30 2019 | 04:48 AM
Dr. Paige with her son Dean, daughter Blair, and husband Michael. (Photo provided) Local dentist cited for commitment to exceptional care Dr. Paige Van Keuren received her Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry this past weekend. Dr. Van Keuren... Local News Jul 30 2019 | 01:22 AM
Roadwork ahead: Route 15 bridge in Sparta. Roadwork ahead Motorists may need to leave themselves extra time as the Route 15 overpass at Main Street in Sparta is going to have repair... Local News Jul 28 2019 | 05:45 AM
Athletes at the start of the swim portion of the Pass It Along Triathlon at Lake Mohawk on Saturday, July 27, 2019. (Photos provided) Bike, run, swim More than 300 triathletes enjoyed hot, but beautiful weather for the 10th Annual Pass It Along Triathlon on Saturday, July... Local News Jul 28 2019 | 02:01 AM
The new turf for Sparta High School's athletic field has been installed. (Photo provided) The turf is here Sparta's new turf has been unfolded at the High School athletic field this week. Groundbreaking took place in Sept. 2019... Local News Jul 27 2019 | 10:58 AM
"Feel the Love" nominations are being accepted now through Aug. 31, 2019. Feel the Love Lennox Industries seeks nominations of families who live within Sussex and Morris counties and Hackettstown area, and who... Local News Jul 27 2019 | 09:39 AM
!["Feel the Love" nominations are being accepted now through Aug. 31, 2019.](http://www.spartaindependent.com/binrepository/225x225/0c0/0d0/none/1126177/KLRF/NEWS01-190729984-AR_SI20190727190729984_MG5744943.jpeg ""Feel the Love" nominations are being accepted now through Aug. 31, 2019.")