Words of Wisdom greet visitors to Woodbourne Park in Wantage as folks get out into nature during the Covid-19 pandemic warning. ( Janet Redyke) COVID-19 update: CARES Act doesn't work for Sussex County, freeholder says Freeholder says Sussex County won't get its fair share of aid Sussex County Freeholder Director Sylvia Petillo (R) says it's... Local News 06 Apr 2020 | 06:23
Updated colonial is set on a secluded half-acre Updated features make this four-bedroom colonial set on half-acre of manicured property a standout. Renovated in 2016, the... Business 01 Apr 2020 | 11:05
Jamie Rubin and Bhavika Dawar (don't worry folks, they'll be working apart and suited up in PPE when they go shopping this weekend) ( Photo provided) Two students sidelined by coronavirus are raising money for the food pantry A couple of students from Sparta High School have figured out the best-possible way to occupy themselves during the coronavirus... Local News 31 Mar 2020 | 07:04
Add some light to the darkness I just spoke with friends in Liverpool, England, Nora and Jed Addy, regarding the coronavirus. In addition to sheltering in... Opinion 30 Mar 2020 | 04:57
James J. McDowell James (Jim) J. McDowell of Sparta (Lake Mohawk), N.J., passed peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020, at Karen Ann Quinlan... Milestones 29 Mar 2020 | 03:09
NJ death toll rises to 20 Governor Phil Murphy announced 590 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing New Jersey's total to 1,914, with 20 deaths, as... Local News 22 Mar 2020 | 04:35
Family Help Hotlines available in NJ New Jersey reminds residents of hotlines available to residents while the state navigates its way through the novel coronavirus... Police & Fire 22 Mar 2020 | 04:24
Handcrafted masks made by Sparta Moms. ( JoAnn Ferraro Gregoli) Moms make masks for local hospitals: Public invited to help too Sparta MOMS are handcrafting masks for local hospitals and could use more materials and volunteer help to make more masks.... Home 22 Mar 2020 | 10:14
Sparta restricts public access to municipal buildings through April 3 Sparta Township tonight announced that municipal offices will have restricted access for members of the public. This comes... Local News 18 Mar 2020 | 10:40
Frozen apples in the Pennings' orchard following an ice storm. ( Photo provided) Local voices on climate change: 'You cannot deny it' If you don't believe in climate change, ask the farmer who never saw his father lose a crop to hail but has lost his own... Local News 13 Mar 2020 | 10:50
Empty shelves where hand sanitizer once stood. ( Photos by Pamela Chergotis) Amid hand sanitizer shortage, pharmacists emphasize hygiene If the continuing news coverage of the novel coronavirus has you thinking about stocking up on hand sanitizer or face masks,... Local News 04 Mar 2020 | 01:45
Sussex County Prosecutor's Office Feb. 27 Vincent Scardino, Jr., 49, of Newton, was sentenced to two years of probation and 180 days in the county jail. He... Police & Fire 03 Mar 2020 | 01:18
The formal ceremony of retired flags takes place at the veteran’s cemetery in Sparta. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Cemetery hosts flag retirement The seventh annual American flag retirement ceremony was held on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Northern New Jersey Veteran’s Memorial... Local News 28 Feb 2020 | 03:52
Karen B. Toepper Karen B. Toepper of Sparta, NJ, passed away after a hard battle with Cancer, on February 16, 2020. She leaves behind her... Obituaries 18 Feb 2020 | 05:02
Alexander William Mutz Alexander William Mutz, 23 years old, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ. Born... Obituaries 10 Feb 2020 | 03:20
