Mayor Neill Clark Flags not lowered after assassination U.S. flags in Sparta remained at full staff after the assassination of Charlie Kirk despite President Trump’s proclamation... Local News 16 Sep 2025 | 07:12
Residents bow their heads during a vigil Sunday, Sept. 14 in Sparta for Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 10 while speaking on a college campus in Utah. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Vigil for Charlie Kirk Local News 16 Sep 2025 | 07:13
Meet Dahlia ABOUT Female dog. 5-6 months old and 34 pounds. Sparta. CHARACTERISTICS This sweet girl is looking for a new home. Her mom is... Pets 15 Sep 2025 | 10:44
Lachlin Robertson Talk by refuge specialist Thursday Lachlin Robertson, refuge specialist at the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge, will speak at the Sparta Historical... Local News 14 Sep 2025 | 10:23
The UpTown GetDowns band will perform outside at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum in Sparta. (Photo provided) Fall exhibit opens today at museum The Sparta Historical Society’s fall exhibit “TREE-mendous!” opens from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Van Kirk Homestead... Local News 14 Sep 2025 | 12:20
VFW’s annual clambake is today Sparta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 holds its ninth annual Clambake from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at 66 Main... Local News 13 Sep 2025 | 08:17
Meet Peco ABOUT Male dog. 11 months old and 55 pounds. Sparta. CHARACTERISTICS Peco was part of a litter of 10 puppies (five girls and... Pets 05 Sep 2025 | 11:52
Gilda Burke with her flock in the Town of Warwick. She has a waiting list 15 deep for her eggs. ( Photo by Becca Tucker) Coop dreams Time was, frugal American households kept a backyard flock for eggs and the occasional Sunday chicken dinner. “In time of... Home 03 Sep 2025 | 01:55
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
Rendering of the proposed addition at Alpine School. (Photos provided) Vote today on school bond referendum Voters will go to their usual polling locations between 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 to decide on a proposal to issue... Local News 16 Sep 2025 | 08:02
Knights of Columbus Council 588 hosts 121 residents and staff of the Diocese of Paterson Catholic Charities Department for Persons with Disabilities at a Sussex County Miners baseball game Aug. 15. (Photos provided) Augusta. Night at the ballpark Local News 31 Aug 2025 | 11:44
The Knights of Columbus Council 588 serves a BBQ dinner to 65 senior citizens in Sparta on Monday, Aug. 25. (Photo provided) Sparta. Annual summer BBQ Local News 31 Aug 2025 | 11:47
SRF1 Two knights demonstrate their sword-fighting skills Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Sparta Renaissance Festival. (Photos by Maria Kovic) New generation of knights Each year, the Sparta Renaissance Festival begins with a tale. For the eighth annual festival this year, the king has pull... Local News 10 Sep 2025 | 06:48
Meet Drax ABOUT Male dog. About 1 year old and 31 pounds. Sparta CHARACTERISTICS At first, Drax may be a little shy with new people and... Pets 29 Aug 2025 | 02:03
More than 600 people line the field to tailgate and take in the action at Grayfields Polo Club in Allamuchy. (Photos by Aidan Mastandrea) 600 attend Polo Classic fundraiser The Catholic Academy of Sussex County, in partnership with Techflex, hosted its first Polo Classic on Aug. 23 at Grayfields... Local News 03 Sep 2025 | 09:26
