On behalf of Trump voters Today, Friday, Dec. 6, I got around to reading the Dec. 5 Sparta Independent and noticed an anti-Trump letter written by... Letters to the Editor 06 Dec 2019 | 11:47
The cast of Christmas Memories and Magic ( PHOTO COURTESY JODI HALTEMAN) Christmas classics coming to Franklin Scenes, songs and stories from treasured Christmas classics are endearingly brought to stage in North Star Theater Company’s... Entertainment 02 Dec 2019 | 04:42
Holiday greetings from Andee Losey. One lucky pup "I do all my shopping at Sparta Pet," says Brenda Losey, this week's Shop Local Sweepstakes winner. "Very good people." Her... Home 02 Dec 2019 | 09:29
2019 Operation Toy Train at Sparta Train Station on Saturday. ( Kent Hagedorn) Operation Toy Train (for Dec 5 issue) The crisp air on Saturday was a reminder that the holidays were only a few short weeks away as attendees at the annual Toys... Local News 02 Dec 2019 | 09:11
The Annual Krogh's Turkey Trot is in its 13th year and is among New Jersey’s largest and most popular running events, serving as a fundraiser for The Sparta Education Foundation (SEF). ( SEF) Runners enjoy beautiful weather for Krogh's Turkey Trot On a 45-degree, sunny Thanksgiving morning, runners participated in Krogh’s Turkey Trot in Lake Mohawk. The annual event... Local News 30 Nov 2019 | 11:46
Harold T. Greenfield Harold T Greenfield, 81, of Sparta, NJ passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Nov. 28, 2019. Harold was... Obituaries 30 Nov 2019 | 01:25
'From Good Homes' is performing at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Newton Theatre. ( Newton Theatre) Sparta's 'From Good Homes' performs at Newton Theatre On Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. "From Good Homes" performs at the Newton Theatre. Tickets can be purchased online at skypac.org.... Entertainment 29 Nov 2019 | 12:31
'Tis the season for municipal tree lightings Thanksgiving is not yet here, yet it’s almost time for Christmas holiday plans to kick into high gear: Municipalities will... Entertainment 20 Nov 2019 | 10:20
Minimize holiday stress Who needs holiday stress? Learn how to minimize the inevitable stress that surfaces at holiday time. Elizabeth Bell of White... Local News 16 Nov 2019 | 09:28
NJ Glass: Earth, Wind & Fire, is on exhibit at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum in Sparta. ( Sparta Historical Society) Thanksgiving Open House At 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, the Sparta Historical Society is holding Thanksgiving Holiday an Open House... Entertainment 16 Nov 2019 | 07:18
Robin Fox ( Photo provided) Pope John Blue & Gold Club to host comedy night Ready for an amazing night out filled with laughter, great food and fantastic prizes? The Pope John Blue & Gold Club offers... Entertainment 04 Nov 2019 | 02:49
Tomko receives Above and Beyond Award During the Oct. 28 meeting of the Belleville Board of Education, Belleville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Richard Tomko of... Local News 04 Nov 2019 | 01:50
Status of Alternative Root Resolution I am submitting this letter for publication to further inform the Behind The Gate (BTG) members and all Lake Mohawk Country... Letters to the Editor 04 Nov 2019 | 10:29
Sparta Skiers are encouraged to learn more about the Sparta Ski Team. The season starts in November and runs through March. ( Photo provided) Ski Team Sparta Skiers in grades 9 through 12 at Sparta High School are encouraged to learn about the Racing Ski Team. Season begins... Newsletter 01 Nov 2019 | 01:29
Motivational musician Jared Campbell performs at the 18th Annual Middle School Positive School Climate Summit at Sparta High School on Friday, Oct 25, 2019 as Sussex County intermediate school students hear about kindness and individuality. ( Mandy Coriston) Kindness matters By Mandy Coriston Sparta- Hundreds of middle schoolers from all over Sussex County gathered at the Sparta High School on Friday,... Teen 29 Oct 2019 | 10:00
