King Solomon Hicks (Photo provided) ‘King’ Solomon Hicks to perform at free Sparta summer series The Sparta Summer Concert Series presents an evening of great blues this Friday evening when the young rising star singer... Entertainment 02 Aug 2021 | 05:59
NJ law provides for in-home nurse visits for moms, newborns Nursing. (AP) New Jersey mothers and their newborns can get in-home visits by a nurse under a new law signed on July 29. Local News 02 Aug 2021 | 03:20
Moment of silence (Photo provided) Camaraderie, remembrance of the fallen at New Jersey Law Enforcement Open Crystal Springs Resort hosted golfers from dozens of police departments around the state and beyond when it hosted the fourth... Police & Fire 02 Aug 2021 | 03:08
All hail the Polliwog campers (entering 1st or 2nd grade) at the Pocono Environmental Education Center’s Nature Day Camp. Provided photo. ‘I made a lot of cool friends this summer’ It’s no secret this past year and a half has been stressful for everyone, especially kids. After months of hybrid learning... News 02 Aug 2021 | 12:15
Four-time Olympian Marcus O'Sullivan shares his experiences and motivations with campers (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Four-time Olympian, acclaimed speaker inspire campers to rise above setbacks Neither had a promising start. The first time Marcus O’Sullivan tried running, he was beaten by all of the boys and most of... Sports 30 Jul 2021 | 01:40
(Bigstock) Air gets scrubbing after mold found in two Sparta schools The Sparta Township Public School District will scrubbing the air in two elementary schools this week after mold was discovered... Local News 30 Jul 2021 | 01:32
Mia Lapinski (Photo provided) Woman’s Club presents scholarships and awards The GFWC Vernon Township Woman’s Club has announced the recipients of its annual scholarships, selected based on their community... Local News 27 Jul 2021 | 01:55
World Class FC SCP U19 Black team (Photo provided) Local girls soccer team reaches unprecedented heights After 2020 high school soccer season last fall limited by the pandemic, a group of area girls have put all of their efforts... Sports 27 Jul 2021 | 02:59
Eric DeCamps ‘Pure Magic’ returns to Sparta Avenue Stage Sparta. Eric DeCamps, a world-renowned master of magic, performs much more than a conventional magic show. Stripped away... Entertainment 26 Jul 2021 | 02:15
U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (congress.gov) Three projects in county part of House bill Three Sussex County projects have been approved in legislation that will be considered by the full House of Representatives... Local News 23 Jul 2021 | 12:58
Film Festival to debut in Sparta The premier of the New Jersey Documentary Film Festival will take place at The Sparta Avenue Stage this Friday, July 23,... Local News 20 Jul 2021 | 02:24
County inserts American Rescue money into budget The Sussex County Commissioners on July 13 unanimously approved inserting about $13.7 million it expects to receive from... Local News 19 Jul 2021 | 12:21
Ogdensburg bans all cannabis commerce The Ogdensburg Council unanimously passed an ordinance prohibiting any class of cannabis business in the borough. Councilman... Local News 18 Jul 2021 | 10:34
With more guidance, Stanhope may reconsider cannabis ban, mayor says Stanhope Mayor Patricia Zdichocki said at a public hearing on July 13 that the township is not opposed to the operation of... Local News 18 Jul 2021 | 10:01
“Mouse” volunteers (Photo provided) Everyone wins at the Sparta United Methodist Church thrift shop Situations in which everyone wins are rare, but such is the case at the Sparta United Methodist Church thrift shop. At the... Local News 20 Jul 2021 | 02:13
