Area religious leaders gather with community members to bless the new location of the Sparta Community Food Pantry. ( PHOTO BY LAURIE GORDON) Blend of blessings celebrate Sparta Community Food Pantry relocation In a rather unsettling time - between the 20th Anniversary of 911, Afghanistan and the continuation of COVID - beauty, bounty... Local News 20 Sep 2021 | 04:06
Karen Marie Burke Karen Marie Burke Karen Marie Burke, 65, of Sparta, NJ passed away on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 after a 35 -year battle with MS. Karen was born... Obituaries 20 Sep 2021 | 01:21
Dean’s List stars Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ● Austin Krzyzak of Glenwood and is pursuing a bachelor of science in... Local News 19 Sep 2021 | 07:29
Photo matting (Photo by Virginia Kolstead) Learn how to print and mat photos with the Sparta Camera Club Have you ever wondered how to get a great print from your photos or how to mat the photo that you love? The Sparta Camera... Entertainment 19 Sep 2021 | 05:35
(Photo provided) Sparta Historical Society to host classic car show Check out vintage cars at the sixth annual car show of the Sparta Historical Society. This year’s theme is “Orphaned Cars.”... Entertainment 19 Sep 2021 | 05:03
Juggler and mime Bob Lloyd (Photo provided) Sparta Stage presents ‘Vaudeville Varieties’ Sparta. Sparta Stage will present “Vaudeville Varieties” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3. This show features magician/comedian... Entertainment 19 Sep 2021 | 04:49
Sparta Police blotter Report of intoxicated driver results in DWI arrest On Sept. 11 at approximately 9 p.m., an anonymous caller reported someone... Local News 19 Sep 2021 | 03:13
Flags at Pope John (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Catholic Academy commemorates 9/11 with 2,977 flags on campus The sign in front of Pope John XXIII High School read, “We will never forget.” Surrounding it and the entire Catholic Academy... Local News 17 Sep 2021 | 04:31
Kiley Nagrosst of Sparta wins $500 in nationwide financial literacy contest Kiley Nagrosst of Sparta won $500 in the PenChecks Financial Future Challenge. Kiley’s entry, Saving Money, was a runner-up... Local News 13 Sep 2021 | 06:30
Where in Sparta? Congratulations to Michael Jaretsky of Sparta, the only reader who knew where to find the detail in last week’s Where in... Where In Answers 09 Sep 2021 | 10:18
Lake Mohawk Man dies in accidental drowning at Lake Mohawk Sparta. An 80-year-old man drowned in Lake Mohawk on Sunday, over the Labor Day weekend. Lawrence Botts was having trouble... Local News 07 Sep 2021 | 04:08
Crazy quilt at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum (Photo provided) Homespun arts star in fall exhibit at Van Kirk Museum The Sparta Historical Society presents “The Creative Spirit: Homespun Arts,” opening Sunday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. as... Entertainment 03 Sep 2021 | 05:04
