Sparta manager Zepp honored for 25 years of township service There was a little bit of a surprise at the most recent Sparta Township Council meeting when Township Manager Jim Zepp was... Local News 31 Aug 2026 | 02:02
The Cornament. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sixth annual Cornament brings community together for cornhole tournament The sixth annual Cornament cornhole tournament brought families, friends, community members and local businesses together... Local News 31 Aug 2026 | 01:52
Mairin Corcoran and Evelyn Smith, both of Sparta, pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta Recreation bids farewell to summer with chalk festival Families gathered at White Lake Fields Friday evening for Sparta Recreation’s Summer Sidewalk Chalk Festival, a community... Local News 31 Aug 2026 | 01:16
Jameson Murphy poses for a photo. ( Photo submitted) Sparta 7-year-old accepted into Mensa Sparta resident Jameson Murphy, 7, has been accepted into Mensa, an international organization for people who demonstrate... Local News 31 Aug 2026 | 01:02
Sparta schools prepare for new year with cell phone restrictions, leadership changes Superintendent Dr. Matthew Beck on Aug. 27 at the Sparta Public Schools Board of Education meeting delivered several updates... Local News 28 Aug 2026 | 03:29
Art Fetzer and sons help prepare the barbecue. ( Photo submitted) Sussex County Board of Agriculture to host annual Chicken BBQ The Sussex County Board of Agriculture will host its traditional Chicken BBQ from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the... Local News 28 Aug 2026 | 11:52
Shepherd of the Hills to celebrate Rally Day Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Sparta will celebrate the start of its new Sunday School year with a special worship... Local News 27 Aug 2026 | 01:36
SCCC annual golf outing set for Oct. 8 Sussex County Community College will hold its annual golf outing Thursday, Oct. 8, at Crystal Springs Golf Club in Hamburg.... Local News 24 Aug 2026 | 03:28
Last week’s tree words were no walk in the park We were looking up last week – to the tree canopy. Spellers probably noticed that the previous bee’s words were all plucked... Local News 24 Aug 2026 | 02:36
Sparta VFW to host 10th annual clambake Sparta VFW Post 7248 will host its 10th annual clambake from 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at the post, 66 Main St. The family-friendly... Local News 24 Aug 2026 | 12:58
Citlali and Cailtin Contreras of Hackettstown pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Back-to-School Fair helps area families prepare for new year Hundreds of parents and children attended a Back-to-School Fair hosted by the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency,... Local News 20 Aug 2026 | 03:43
Sussex County Library System celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month The Sussex County Library System is celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month in September by offering residents two chances... Local News 20 Aug 2026 | 12:54
NJ Polo will host a match at the Grayfields Polo Club to raise funds for Project Self-Sufficiency. ( Photo submitted) Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic returns The second annual Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic will be held Sept. 12 at Grayfields Polo Club in Allamuchy, raising... Local News 20 Aug 2026 | 12:43
Members of the Marching Spartans wash a car. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta Marching Spartans raise more than $1,100 for 2026 season The Sparta High School Marching Spartans raised more than $1,100 during a community car wash Aug. 16 as the 59-member band... Local News 17 Aug 2026 | 03:05
Maddie Sacchiero holds a photo of her mother, Mel Sacchiero. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Miles for Mel raises $10,000 for breast cancer care Family, friends, breast cancer survivors and those battling the disease gathered Aug. 16 at White Lake Fields in Sparta for... Local News 17 Aug 2026 | 02:55
