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
Sussex County Community College extends hours Sussex County Community College (SCCC) will hold extended office hours Aug. 1 through Sept. 5 to accommodate students who... Local News Jul 26 2019 | 12:36 PM
Map produced by NJ DEP Division of Water Monitoring and Standards Bureau of Freshwater & Biological Monitoring. Swimming advisory lifted in some areas The Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) advisory about bodily contact with lake water has been lifted in... Local News Jul 26 2019 | 05:54 AM
Newton Reading program to open 'universe of stories' The Sussex County Library System’s summer reading program, A Universe of Stories, is coming to a close with special... Local News Jul 26 2019 | 02:17 AM
Somethin Southern Summer Concert Series continues on July 26 On Friday, July 26, Sparta's Summer Concert Series will feature an opening performance by local artists "Somethin Southern."... Local News Jul 25 2019 | 11:31 AM
Dr. Todd Whitaker, renowned author and expert on educational leadership, speaks to attendees from the Sparta, Mt. Olive, and Belleville school districts at a leadership conference held Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Mohawk House in Sparta. (Photos by Mandy Coriston) Leadership conference brings together three superintendents, districts for professional development By Mandy Coriston Dr. Todd Whitaker, noted national authority on leadership in education, visited Sussex County on Tuesday,... Local News Jul 25 2019 | 11:29 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.")
