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Editor’s Picks: A look at some of our favorite stories from 2025

Editor’s Picks: A look at some of our favorite stories from 2025

You can bet on it – and most everything else published Jan. 30, 2025

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Inganamort honors marching band

Inganamort honors marching band

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Leila and Alura McMahon of Sparta are shown.
Leila and Alura McMahon of Sparta are shown. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

Sparta Library holds STEM station

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28 Dec 2025 | 07:34
Sparta school board debates AI policy to protect student data

Sparta school board debates AI policy to protect student data

Editor’s note: This story was corrected from a previous version to correct improper quote attribution. Proper speaker is...

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Five students earn Black Belt rank under Master Ken

Five students earn Black Belt rank under Master Ken

Five students of Master Ken have achieved first- and second-degree black belt ranks after successfully completing an intensive...

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24 Dec 2025 | 02:47
<b>Students from Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School with the Stuff the Stocking trophy.</b>
Students from Reverend George A. Brown Memorial School with the Stuff the Stocking trophy.

Students from 51 schools collect over 9,000 toys

Students from a record-breaking 51 schools in Sussex and Northern Warren counties collected more than 9,000 new, unwrapped...

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24 Dec 2025 | 02:04
Readers: What are you most proud of in 2025?

Readers: What are you most proud of in 2025?

As we ring in the new year, we’re asking our readers to share their wins with us. What are you most proud of accomplishing...

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02 Jan 2026 | 01:52
Photographer Frank T. Smith to speak at Sparta Camera Club

Photographer Frank T. Smith to speak at Sparta Camera Club

Internationally recognized outdoor and architectural photographer Frank T. Smith will present a program on photography techniques...

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19 Dec 2025 | 01:21

Library launches free digital archive of historic newspapers

The Sussex County Library System announced the launch of its Digital Sussex County Newspaper Archive, now available for free...

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18 Dec 2025 | 01:34
Chris Kuever places a wreath.
Chris Kuever places a wreath. ( Photo by Nancy Madasci)

Sparta cemetery hosts Wreaths Across America

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15 Dec 2025 | 03:14
Sparta residents press council on billing, permit delays, veterans tax ordinance

Sparta residents press council on billing, permit delays, veterans tax ordinance

Sparta Township residents voiced concerns on Dec. 11 about a bill regarding a Trails Committee matter.

Speakers questioned...

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15 Dec 2025 | 02:16
Santa Claus welcomes Operation: Toy Train into Sparta.
Santa Claus welcomes Operation: Toy Train into Sparta. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

Operation: Toy Train comes to Sparta

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15 Dec 2025 | 01:44
<b>Skylands Stadium hosted its annual holiday light show on Saturday.</b>
Skylands Stadium hosted its annual holiday light show on Saturday. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

Skylands Stadium hosts light show

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15 Dec 2025 | 12:13

Church announces Christmas Eve service

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will hold its Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24.

The church’s...

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12 Dec 2025 | 03:18
<b>Team X-Calibur: Srihitha Jakka, Aarav Kamal, Jaisen Caswell, Imad Panjwani, Roberto Vasquez.</b>
Team X-Calibur: Srihitha Jakka, Aarav Kamal, Jaisen Caswell, Imad Panjwani, Roberto Vasquez.

Sparta Robotics opens season strong

Sparta High School Robotics opened its season with a strong performance at the VEX Robotics “Push Back Relay” competition...

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12 Dec 2025 | 02:44
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