Hispanic Chamber calls on NJ to expand licenses In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ) again released a letter... Local News Oct 16 2019 | 02:05 PM
The Touw family stopped working long enough to pose for a family portrait. From left: Jason Touw, holding his son, Owen, 4; daughter Baylie, 12; and Kristin, holding son, Emmett, 16-months old. With them are two eight-month-old calves that Baylie just adores, along with her two rabbits, which she’s often seen carrying around in a basket. Baylie is already a big help on the farm. Missing from the photo is seventeen-year-old Samuel, who was working at the time. ( Geri Corey) Touw family may be uprooted from the farm they call home Jason and Kristin Touw, along with their four children, live in fear of losing the farm they’ve come to love. Jason is working... Local News Oct 17 2019 | 08:10 PM
Trunk or Treat At 2 p.m. until 4: 30 p.m. on Thursday October 31, Halloween, the Realty Executives Sparta Branch Office hosts its 6th annual... Local News Oct 14 2019 | 01:54 PM
Parents invited to discussion on importance of kids' playtime Discuss the Importance of Play for Children at Project Sussex KiParents and community members are invited to discuss the... Local News Oct 10 2019 | 08:10 PM
U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer views damage that remains from the December 2018 fire in Brookside Terrace apartments. ( Photo provided) Gottheimer visits Brookside Terrace, calls for HUD to address fire codes On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ5) visited the Brookside Terrace Apartments in Newton, after... Local News Oct 15 2019 | 10:50 AM
Lake Mohawk Country Club (LMCC) parking lot. ( Meghan Byers) LMCC lot closure stirs controversy Rumors and controversy have abounded in the Sparta community since the Lake Mohawk Country Club announced last week, through... Local News Oct 11 2019 | 05:21 PM
The Junior Woman's Club of Sparta. ( Photo provided) Junior Woman's Club mixer The Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta (JWCS) will host a social mixer at 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Moritz Bar & Grill in Sparta on Monday,... Local News Oct 09 2019 | 06:05 PM
Open position Byram Township has an open clerical position with a minimum of 25 hours per week. Must be organized, detailedoriented and... Local News Oct 08 2019 | 01:39 PM
A Sussex Muster fire equipment competition is scheduled for Oct 13 at SCCC. ( Photo provided) Public safety equipment display Sussex County Community College’s Public Safety Training Academy will be the site for the 11h annual Sussex County Muster... Local News Oct 08 2019 | 01:14 PM
Toddlers and seniors take part in a Generations music class, led by Heather Donnelly of Sing A Song NJ, at the Bentley Assisted Living Facility in Branchville on Friday, Oct 4, 2019. ( Mandy Coriston) Song and dance unites toddlers and seniors Heather Donnelly’s voice rings brightly in the sunlit front room of the Bentley Assisted Living Facility in Branchville as... Local News Oct 07 2019 | 06:07 PM
'Creating Experiences' on Oct. 12 at Panther Valley Golf Club In support of UMC at Bristol Glen, the United Methodist Communities Foundation is holding the Creating Experiences Gala at... Local News Oct 06 2019 | 01:34 PM
( ) Vaping in NJ Although to date there have been no cases of vaping-related illnesses in New Jersey, the CDC recommends avoiding use e-cigarettes.... Local News Oct 06 2019 | 12:46 PM
Septic safety Sparta Township advises that in 2012 the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) revised septic regulations,... Local News Oct 06 2019 | 12:30 PM
A 1955 Blue Cadillac Convertible will be on display at the Annual Invitational Classic Car Show by Sparta Historical Society ( Sparta Historical Society) Sparta Historical Society holds 4th annual Classic Car Show Sparta Historical Society invites the public to check out vintage cars that will be on display as part of its fourth car... Entertainment Oct 05 2019 | 10:56 PM
NRA endorses Space and Wirths Assemblymen Parker Space and Hal Wirths this week received an “A+” rating and the endorsement from the National Rifle Association... Local News Oct 05 2019 | 07:40 PM
