Fly-tying classes offered in Sparta The North Jersey Chapter of Trout Unlimited is holding its Beginners and Intermediate Fly Tying Classes in Sparta. The classes... Local News 23 Jan 2023 | 11:08
The exhibit will open in April at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum, 336 Main St., Sparta. Exhibit to feature local artists The Sparta Historical Society will present “Discover the ART in SpARTa” as its spring exhibit It will open in April and continue... Local News 22 Jan 2023 | 10:57
Sparta’s team 5249 Z “Artemis” was the only one in contention for the prestigious Excellence Award at the competition Saturday, Jan. 14. From left are team members Brandon Louissaint, Liam Askin, Shannon Lloyd, Cassidy Pry, Nick Audino and Millen Duberry. (Photos provided) Sparta High School hosts 57 robotics teams Fifty-seven teams took part in a robotics competition Saturday, Jan. 14 at Sparta High School. The contest, called Spin Up,... Local News 22 Jan 2023 | 04:02
677 presents brought to Sparta Wish Tree The 2022 Wish Tree sponsored by the Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta collected 677 presents with a total value of $10,950 during... Local News 22 Jan 2023 | 12:58
The hens have finally started laying at Meadowburn Farm in Vernon, N.J. ( Jesse Clarke) Eggsplainer They cost more than twice as much at the store as they did last year. Local farmers have waiting lists and customer limits,... Local News 27 Jan 2023 | 02:26
On International Overdose Awareness Day, the town square in Newton was the site of a candlelight vigil and public walk-through remembrance display of memories of lives lost to overdose. (Photo by Ryan T.) Overdose deaths tail off as addiction rages on As fentanyl continues to cut its deadly swath through American communities, a declining number of deaths by overdose represents... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 02:50
The Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta raised $14,000 at its Big Money Bingo event Nov. 18. (Photos provided) Junior Woman’s Club raises $14,000 at Big Money Bingo A sold-out crowd of almost 300 people gathered at the Lake Mohawk Country Club to try their luck on the bingo boards and... Local News 10 Jan 2023 | 02:14
Sparta Councilman Daniel Chiariello’s brother Roy lifts him in the air after he takes the oath of office. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Chiariello elected mayor, Clark deputy mayor Two new council members were sworn in to four-year terms at the annual reorganization meeting Jan. 5, and they joined new... Local News 11 Jan 2023 | 04:50
Morris, McMichael to lead school board Sparta Board of Education members Kurt Morris and Leigh McMichael were elected president and vice president, respectively,... Local News 09 Jan 2023 | 03:16
Capturing 2022 in snapshots JANUARY • • • • • • • • • • FEBRUARY • • • • • • • • • • MARCH • • • • • • • • • • APRIL • • • • • • • • • • MAY • • • • • • • •... Local News 05 Jan 2023 | 05:09
Beth Quinn with her granddaughter Devon when she was seven years old. Quinn’s New Year’s resolution is to be more like Devon, now 15, in 2023. Photo provided. Readers’ resolutions...for others Last week, when readers were asked to make a new year’s resolution for someone else, I figured – wow! – here’s an opportunity... Local News 05 Jan 2023 | 03:41
A sign in the Walgreens in West Milford, N.J., informs customers that some over-the-counter medicines for children are not available because of supplier shortages. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) As immunity falls, 3 threats rise As three viruses make waves across the community, local moms struggled to find fever-reducing medicine for their children... Local News 23 Dec 2022 | 02:17
Sandy Suanson, left, who depends on the Sparta Community Food Pantry, stands with volunteer Margy Laplaca. ( Photo by Laurie Gordon) Sparta Community Food Pantry offers holiday meals to less fortunate When people walked into the Sparta Community Food Pantry on Dec. 14, they heard thanks, blessings, even disbelief. Each holiday... Local News 19 Dec 2022 | 01:17
Isabeau with her winning design. Photo provided. Meet Sparta’s winning wrap artist It’s a wrap: Sparta Independent readers voted and chose Isabeau’s wintery walrus and penguin design as the 2022 Wrapping... Local News 19 Dec 2022 | 01:21
Beware of ‘porch pirates,’ other thieves ‘Tis the season! Officials from local police departments once again are warning residents to guard against theft during the... Local News 20 Dec 2022 | 01:24
