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Trout Derby is Saturday

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

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....

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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)
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

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14 May 2025 | 04:36
The Franklin Band marches in the Memorial Day Parade last year in Franklin. (File photo by Maria Kovic)
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...

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15 May 2025 | 04:27
<b>CW1 Ziva Patrick, a fifth-grader at Ogdensburg Elementary School, was a runner-up in the poster contest. (Photos provided)</b>
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
Meet Lil’ Bit

Meet Lil’ Bit

Lil’ Bit was part of a big litter consisting of 10 puppies.

Pets
08 May 2025 | 01:25
Quilts on display today

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

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

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...

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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)
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?

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.

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Local News
02 May 2025 | 04:52
Tyrese Nagamos is a recent Sparta High School graduate.
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, 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

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)
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
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