Paul DeMott of Wantage holds up a program for a recent theater production at Sussex County Technical School during the Board of Education meeting Thursday, April 18. His daughter is in the theater arts program, one of three shops that the board has proposed closing. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Sussex Tech school board tables proposed cuts After listening to more than 100 students, parents, alumni and staff members criticize a plan to cut three shops at Sussex... Local News 19 Apr 2024 | 10:05
Sparta lawyer to go ‘over the edge’ Anand Dash, a Sparta lawyer and president of Sparta Responsible Development, will join the New Jersey Highlands Coalition’s... Local News 16 Apr 2024 | 10:12
Brendan Wick won first place in the Under 1200 bracket in the 2024 National High School Championships, sponsored by the U.S. Chess Federation. He is is Sparta High School’s first undefeated champion. (Photos provided) Chess team wins three titles The Sparta High School chess team took several titles at the 2024 National High School Championships held April 5-7 in Baltimore,... Local News 16 Apr 2024 | 03:59
Vote Now: Children’s Edition Cover Design Talented local students submitted artwork to appear as the cover of the Sparta Independent Children’s Edition publishing... Local News 15 Apr 2024 | 01:07
Sussex Tech school board plans cuts More than 1,700 people have signed an online petition opposing cuts that the Sussex County Technical School Board of Education... Local News 15 Apr 2024 | 07:30
Meet Burke ABOUT Male dog. About 3 years old and 42 pounds. Sparta CHARACTERISTICS Burke was one of more than 100 dogs seized from a hoarder.... Local News 14 Apr 2024 | 09:28
Alaina Sena and Arianna Koyfman of Impact Dance Studio on Staten Island pose at the Breakout Dance Competition at Sparta High School on Friday, April 12. The event continued through Sunday, April 14. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Photos: Breakout Dance Competition Local News 17 Apr 2024 | 06:49
Earth Day events April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of the very first Earth Day. What follows is a list of programs and activities that carry... Evergreen 15 Apr 2024 | 01:46
DN1 Dancers hold the awards they won at the On Point Dance Competition in West Milford on March 22-24. (Photos provided) Dance students win awards Students at Dance Expression Dance Arts in Hardyston performed in the On Point Dance Competition in West Milford on March... Local News 14 Apr 2024 | 08:08
Community Survey: State Testing in Schools It’s state testing season at local schools. Do you think parents should be able to have their students “opt-out” of state-administered... Local News 09 Apr 2024 | 12:28
Scammed locals speak out: ‘It was a nightmare,’ ‘Chaos’ It was a busy Friday at Charlotte’s Tea Room in Warwick, N.Y. when owner Joanne Graney received a phone call from what she... Evergreen 08 Apr 2024 | 11:30
Middle school robotics team going to world championship Three teams in the Sparta Middle School robotics program made it to the finals of the state competition and one is going... Local News 06 Apr 2024 | 02:14
Hearing tonight on proposed short-term rental ban An ordinance banning short-term housing rentals was introduced at the Township Council’s meeting March 26. It would prohibit... Local News 09 Apr 2024 | 04:27
Jasmyne Neves Student to attend legal program this summer Jasmyne Neves of Sparta will join outstanding students from across the nation this summer in a unique academic and career-oriented... Local News 09 Apr 2024 | 08:57
Meet Rocky ABOUT Male Boxer mix. About 3 years old. Flanders CHARACTERISTICS Rocky is an affectionate, smart boy who knows both basic and... Local News 05 Apr 2024 | 11:26