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Sparta seniors pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

Sparta. Sparta hosted the 2026 Tri-County Senior Olympics, bringing senior athletes from six communities together for a day of competition, camaraderie and community spirit.

Sparta hosts 2026 Tri-County Senior Olympics

18 Sep 2026 | 01:36

Sparta hosted the 2026 Tri-County Senior Olympics, bringing together senior athletes from Sparta, Randolph, West Milford, Pequannock, Morris and Wayne.

The participating communities take turns hosting the annual event.

This year’s competition featured six events: rubber chicken toss, ladderball, cornhole,...

Entertainment

<b>Diamond Alvarado of Hamburg looks at art.</b>

Diamond Alvarado of Hamburg looks at art. ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

SCCC faculty art exhibition showcases creative work

18 Sep 2026 | 12:54

Sussex County Community College’s Humanities Department is showcasing the creative work of its faculty...

Local News

<b>SCCC’s Speakers Bureau is available to area organizations and schools. </b>

SCCC’s Speakers Bureau is available to area organizations and schools. ( Photo submitted)

SCCC launches free Skylands Speakers Bureau for community groups

17 Sep 2026 | 03:31

Sussex County Community College has launched the Skylands Speakers Bureau, a free community resource...

Entertainment

Hollywood Nights ( Photo: Hollywood Nights)

Hollywood Nights brings Bob Seger tribute to Newton Theatre

17 Sep 2026 | 03:24

Friday, Sept. 25

Starting at 6 p.m., Brian McLoughlin brings his songs to the Lafayette House, 75 Route...

Sports

<b>First Hope Bank and Lakeside Construction celebrated their tying score at the Project Self-Sufficiency Fall Polo Classic which was held at the Grayfields Polo Club in Allamuchy.</b>

First Hope Bank and Lakeside Construction celebrated their tying score at the Project Self-Sufficiency Fall Polo Classic which was held at the Grayfields Polo Club in Allamuchy. ( Photo submitted)

Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic raises funds for local families

17 Sep 2026 | 03:15

Hundreds of individuals and families recently gathered at Grayfields Polo Club in Allamuchy for the second...

Evergreen

A screenshot from a recent Vernon Town Council meeting available on YouTube.

Does your local government livestream and record its meetings?

17 Sep 2026 | 12:52

In the age of the internet and social media, many people look online for news and information.

Long gone...

Police & Fire

<b>Sussex County Republican Committee Chairman Joseph Labarbera during a virtual court appearance at Morris County Correctional Facility on Monday, Sept. 14.</b>

Sussex County Republican Committee Chairman Joseph Labarbera during a virtual court appearance at Morris County Correctional Facility on Monday, Sept. 14. ( Screenshot from njcourts.gov)

Sussex County GOP chairman Labarbera pleads not guilty to four charges

15 Sep 2026 | 09:19

Sussex County Republican Committee Chairman Joseph Labarbera was ordered released from Morris County...

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Sparta. Sparta hosted the 2026 Tri-County Senior Olympics, bringing senior athletes from six communities together for a day of competition, camaraderie and community spirit.

Sparta hosts 2026 Tri-County Senior Olympics

SCCC faculty art exhibition showcases creative work

SCCC launches free Skylands Speakers Bureau for community groups

Hollywood Nights brings Bob Seger tribute to Newton Theatre

Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic raises funds for local families

Does your local government livestream and record its meetings?

Sussex County GOP chairman Labarbera pleads not guilty to four charges

Sparta fundraiser to benefit volunteer fire department

Lake Mohawk Golf Club hosts ‘Out of Africa’ member-guest outing

Ministers of Apollo bring 18th-century music, fashion to life

Dave Yarrington to provide music at Sussex County Board of Agriculture Chicken BBQ

Sussex County Senior Citizens Art Exhibition opens in Newton

Master Ken’s Taekwondo students recognized for summer reading