Five students earn Black Belt rank under Master Ken Five students of Master Ken have achieved first- and second-degree black belt ranks after successfully completing an intensive... Local News 24 Dec 2025 | 02:47
Students from Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School with the Stuff the Stocking trophy. Students from 51 schools collect over 9,000 toys Students from a record-breaking 51 schools in Sussex and Northern Warren counties collected more than 9,000 new, unwrapped... Local News 24 Dec 2025 | 02:04
Readers: What are you most proud of in 2025? As 2025 comes to a close, we’re asking our readers to share their wins with us. What are you most proud of accomplishing... Local News 24 Dec 2025 | 09:54
Photographer Frank T. Smith to speak at Sparta Camera Club Internationally recognized outdoor and architectural photographer Frank T. Smith will present a program on photography techniques... Local News 19 Dec 2025 | 01:21
Illustration by Megan Bowen A Christmas letter to my friends December 2025 Dear friends, After much study and a few drinks, I’ve concluded that adults have aging spurts just as kids have... Home 24 Dec 2025 | 10:55
Library launches free digital archive of historic newspapers The Sussex County Library System announced the launch of its Digital Sussex County Newspaper Archive, now available for free... Local News 18 Dec 2025 | 01:34
Chris Kuever places a wreath. ( Photo by Nancy Madasci) Sparta cemetery hosts Wreaths Across America Local News 15 Dec 2025 | 03:14
Sparta residents press council on billing, permit delays, veterans tax ordinance Sparta Township residents voiced concerns on Dec. 11 about a bill regarding a Trails Committee matter. Speakers questioned... Local News 15 Dec 2025 | 02:16
Santa Claus welcomes Operation: Toy Train into Sparta. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Operation: Toy Train comes to Sparta Local News 15 Dec 2025 | 01:44
Skylands Stadium hosted its annual holiday light show on Saturday. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Skylands Stadium hosts light show Local News 15 Dec 2025 | 12:13
Church announces Christmas Eve service Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will hold its Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. The church’s... Local News 12 Dec 2025 | 03:18
Team X-Calibur: Srihitha Jakka, Aarav Kamal, Jaisen Caswell, Imad Panjwani, Roberto Vasquez. Sparta Robotics opens season strong Sparta High School Robotics opened its season with a strong performance at the VEX Robotics “Push Back Relay” competition... Local News 12 Dec 2025 | 02:44
Sparta schools plan kindergarten registration, preschool lottery Registration for the Sparta Township School District’s 2026–27 preschool lottery and kindergarten program will be held Jan.... Local News 12 Dec 2025 | 01:44
Winners Michael Gibson, Destiny Cerracchio and Hailey Phillips. Fagan, Dalelio earn Best in Show at art show The 16th annual Wallkill Invitational Art Show was held on Thursday in the E Hall Gallery at Wallkill Valley Regional High... Local News 12 Dec 2025 | 01:17
Library highlights free access to consumer reports The Sussex County Library System will offer free access to Consumer Reports in both digital and print formats this month.... Local News 11 Dec 2025 | 12:57
