School bond referendum fails Sparta voters turned down a proposal to issue bonds to finance $82.3 million in projects at all five district schools, according... Local News 17 Sep 2025 | 02:59
Residents bow their heads during a vigil Sunday, Sept. 14 in Sparta for Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 10 while speaking on a college campus in Utah. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Vigil for Charlie Kirk Local News 16 Sep 2025 | 07:13
Mayor Neill Clark Flags not lowered after assassination U.S. flags in Sparta remained at full staff after the assassination of Charlie Kirk despite President Trump’s proclamation... Local News 16 Sep 2025 | 07:12
Sports roundup: Boys finish 2nd, girls 3rd at meet Celia Rossettini placed fourth with a time of 19:42.70 and Jack McGurrin was fifth with a time of 17:25.00 to lead the Sparta... Sports 16 Sep 2025 | 04:40
High Point ball carrier Jerron Martress finds an opening in the game against Kittatinny on Friday, Sept. 12. He scored twice and rushed for 143 yards. The Wildcats won, 14-7. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point tops Kittatinny, 14-7 High Point Regional High School defeated Kittatinny Regional High School, 14-7, at home Friday, Sept. 12. Jerron Martress... Home 16 Sep 2025 | 04:13
Rendering of the proposed addition at Alpine School. (Photos provided) Vote today on school bond referendum Voters will go to their usual polling locations between 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 to decide on a proposal to issue... Local News 16 Sep 2025 | 08:02
The African Children’s Choir will perform Sunday at Sparta Evangelical Free Church. (Photo provided) African Children’s Choir concert Sunday in Sparta The African Children’s Choir will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at Sparta Evangelical Free Church, 429 Lafayette Road.... Entertainment 15 Sep 2025 | 12:04
Lachlin Robertson Talk by refuge specialist Thursday Lachlin Robertson, refuge specialist at the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge, will speak at the Sparta Historical... Local News 14 Sep 2025 | 10:23
The UpTown GetDowns band will perform outside at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum in Sparta. (Photo provided) Fall exhibit opens today at museum The Sparta Historical Society’s fall exhibit “TREE-mendous!” opens from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Van Kirk Homestead... Local News 14 Sep 2025 | 12:20
VFW’s annual clambake is today Sparta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 holds its ninth annual Clambake from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at 66 Main... Local News 13 Sep 2025 | 08:17
A fanciful Lake Mohawk original Built in 1946, Hayes House has three levels of distinct, classic living space. The first level boasts a living room with... Business 12 Sep 2025 | 11:15
SRF1 Two knights demonstrate their sword-fighting skills Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Sparta Renaissance Festival. (Photos by Maria Kovic) New generation of knights Each year, the Sparta Renaissance Festival begins with a tale. For the eighth annual festival this year, the king has pull... Local News 10 Sep 2025 | 06:48
Real estate: Elegant 5-bedroom home Set high on one acre of manicured landscape with a graceful circular driveway, this five-bedroom, three-bath home possesses... Business 09 Sep 2025 | 08:03
Sports roundup: Lions beat West Morris, 3-0 Boban Kovacevic scored twice and Nicholas Acito added a goal to lead the Pope John XXIII Regional High School boys soccer... Sports 09 Sep 2025 | 07:57
Sparta High School running back Brady Shagawat on a run in the game against Lakeland at home Friday, Sept. 5. He scored two touchdowns and the Spartans won, 34-7. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Vernon shuts out Dover Vernon Township High School defeated Dover, 36-0, there Friday, Sept. 5. Quarterback Nathaniel Kimkowski scored three touchdowns... Home 09 Sep 2025 | 07:21
