Bill Close (File photo) Sparta manager Bill Close to retire after 37 years in government Sparta Township manager William Close has announced his retirement after 37 years in local government. Close, who has been... News 02 Apr 2021 | 02:43
Pictured (from left): Ret. Chief Mike Richards of Newton; Chief Neil Spidaletto of Sparta; Steve Scro, owner of the Mohawk House; Ret. Chief Brett Alemy of Hardyston, and Ret. Chief Pete Zabita of Byram (Photo by Amy Lynne) Three retiring police chiefs give back to the community A small, socially distanced gathering honored the retirement of three police chiefs while raising money for their favorite... Police & Fire 22 Mar 2021 | 04:17
Local police get FBI warning before inauguration Fallout from the recent assault on the United States Capitol continues, and local law enforcement agents have started to... Local News 15 Jan 2021 | 04:45
This chart created with data from the Sussex County Health Department shows a dramatic increase of cases since early September. Police chief calls Sparta’s infection rate ‘consistent’ as cases soar Even though Sussex County has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases, Sparta’s infection rate has been consistent, township police... Local News 05 Nov 2020 | 10:49
Mohawk House owner Steve Scro with Vernon Senior Center’s Mishelle Downtain, Sparta police chief Neil Spidaletto and Vernon police chief Daniel Young. Building community “As long as I’m on this earth, I will always put my best foot forward to help others, and hopefully be a good role model... Business 29 Oct 2020 | 01:02
Sparta police report drop in township’s Covid cases After a COVID-19 spike caused Sparta Township school openings to be delayed, police chief Neil Spidaletto reported that cases... Local News 22 Oct 2020 | 02:28
(jcomp-freepik.com) Sparta passes towing ordinance The Sparta Township Council has established procedures for towing away abandoned, disabled, illegally parked and stolen vehicles... Local News 05 Oct 2020 | 12:09
( ) Junior Police Academy By Mandy Coriston Shell casings, tracking dogs, and a bomb robot were all part of Sparta Middle School crimes scenes last... Home 25 Aug 2019 | 05:00