Civil War roundtable meeting to examine history of Spencer rifle The Col. Ryerson Civil War Roundtable will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 21, at the Student Center Theater in the... Local News 03 Apr 2026 | 01:40
Gary Kawka, left, and Shawn Hoppe prepare for kidney transplant surgery in March 2017. ( Photo submitted) Sparta runner marks nearly a decade since lifesaving kidney transplant As National Donate Life Month begins, Sparta resident Gary Kawka is reflecting on the kidney transplant that changed his... Local News 02 Apr 2026 | 04:30
The Sussex County Commissioners issued a proclamation in support of Take Down Tobacco. ( Photo submitted) Commissioners recognizes MS awareness, anti-tobacco initiatives The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners recognized two public health initiatives during its March 25 meeting, issuing... Local News 02 Apr 2026 | 03:39
Sussex County YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day Sussex County YMCA will host its annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its facility on... Local News 02 Apr 2026 | 02:04
County to host Older Americans Month celebration The Sussex County Division of Senior Services will host its annual Older Americans Month celebration on May 15 at the Sussex... Local News 02 Apr 2026 | 02:00
Community Survey: Electricity Bills Is your electricity bill quickly becoming unmanageable? Have you found an effective way to cut costs? Either way, we want... Local News 31 Mar 2026 | 08:54
Pope John partners with Inspirit AI for summer campus program Pope John XXIII Regional High School has partnered with Inspirit AI to offer a two-week summer artificial intelligence program... Local News 30 Mar 2026 | 02:37
Children hunt for Easter eggs. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta church hosts Easter egg hunt Local News 30 Mar 2026 | 02:01
Over 100 children atended an Easter breakfast organized by the Sparta Township Recreation Dept. on March 28. ( Photo: Dave Smith) Sparta hosts Easter breakfast Local News 30 Mar 2026 | 01:49
About 500-600 people turned out to protest the policies of President Donald Trump at a "No Kings Rally" at the Newton Green on Saturday. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Hundreds turn out for ‘No Kings’ rally Local News 30 Mar 2026 | 11:53
Church to host annual fish and chips dinner Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will welcome community members to its annual Fish and Chips Dinner on Sunday, April... Local News 28 Mar 2026 | 12:42
Intuitive painting helps Hilltop Country Day School seventh graders build creative confidence Seventh-grade students at Hilltop Country Day School recently took part in an intuitive painting session designed to help... Local News 28 Mar 2026 | 12:36
Sparta students earn top honors at International Jewish Knowledge championship A delegation of students from Sparta earned top honors at the 2026 JewQ International Jewish Knowledge Championship, bringing... Local News 28 Mar 2026 | 12:23
James Santonastaso, Member, SCCC Board of Trustees; Jack Stafford, Supervisor of Optics Technology; Herb Yardley, Chair, SCCC Board of Trustees; Jason Fruge, Dean of Technical Occupations; Dr. Elizabeth Silverthorne, Vice Chair, SCCC Board of Trustees; Jack DeGroot, Deputy Director, Sussex County Commissioners; and Dr. Cory Homer, President, SCCC. ( Photo submitted) SCCC opens expanded Optics Technology Center Sussex County Community College celebrated the ribbon cutting of its expanded Optics Technology Center, unveiling a new facility... Local News 27 Mar 2026 | 11:30
Input from local parents is needed at a meeting of the Journey Family Success Center Parent Advisory Board at Project Self-Sufficiency. ( Photo submitted) Parent Advisory Board seeks family input on community needs Local parents will have an opportunity to share concerns, discuss challenges facing their families and suggest ideas for... Local News 27 Mar 2026 | 11:15
