Trout Derby is Saturday The Sparta Parks & Recreation’s annual Trout Derby will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 17 at the pond at Station Park.... Local News 12 May 2025 | 05:06
Community food pantry turns 40 The Sparta Community Food Pantry is celebrating 40 years of service to residents of Sussex County and the surrounding area.... Local News 13 May 2025 | 12:26
More than 430 people take part in the Girls on the Run Spring 5K on Saturday, May 10 in Sparta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Girls on the Run Spring 5K Local News 14 May 2025 | 04:36
The Franklin Band marches in the Memorial Day Parade last year in Franklin. (File photo by Maria Kovic) Parades, ceremonies & more Memorial Day events New Jersey Ongoing events: Memorial Day Boogie: Three days of skydiving and celebrations May 24-26, including food, an event... Local News 15 May 2025 | 04:27
CW1 Ziva Patrick, a fifth-grader at Ogdensburg Elementary School, was a runner-up in the poster contest. (Photos provided) Contest winners honored Winners of the 2025 Alcohol Awareness Youth Public Service Announcement Contest were honored April 7 at a ceremony at Sussex... Local News 10 May 2025 | 08:14
Quilts on display today The Sparta Historical Society’s exhibit “Quilts: More Than Meets the Eye” will be on display from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May... Entertainment 11 May 2025 | 08:43
Applicants for council seat sought In the wake of Dan Chiariello’s resignation from the Township Council, residents may apply for the open seat by filling out... Local News 06 May 2025 | 10:11
Get mom’s photo in the paper this Mother’s Day Celebrate mom by having her photo published in the paper this Mother’s Day. Use the form below to send us your picture by... Local News 04 May 2025 | 06:09
Girl Scouts Brianna Davis and Amelia Towe plant flowers in the community garden during the Earth Day Fair on Saturday, May 3 at Sparta Middle School. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Photos: Earth Day Fair Local News 06 May 2025 | 04:00
Can you help us with an upcoming story? Our newsroom has a few stories in the works, and we are looking for local sources to interview or survey. Are you a Vietnam... Local News 02 May 2025 | 04:52
Tyrese Nagamos is a recent Sparta High School graduate. Young author publishes debut novel Tyrese Nagamos, a recent Sparta High School graduate, self-published her first book earlier this year. “No Stable Orbits”... Local News 05 May 2025 | 11:20
Students learn about recycling, solid waste disposal/landfill construction, wastewater management, watershed restoration, aquatic insects and microplastics. Students learn about recycling, waste management The Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCMUA) hosted its 18th annual Earth Day Celebration on April 15 at the landfill... Local News 02 May 2025 | 09:31
Meet Bridgette ABOUT Female dog. About 2 years old and 42 pounds. Sparta CHARACTERISTICS Bridgette was “dumped” out of a moving car on a bridge... Pets 01 May 2025 | 01:19
A man reaches in the water to pull up a fish Saturday, April 26 at the 63rd annual Small Fry Trout Fishing Contest at Sussex County Community College in Newton. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: 63rd annual Small Fry Trout Fishing Contest Local News 29 Apr 2025 | 03:58
