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 During the NFL playoffs, our newsroom interviewed local... Local News 31 Dec 2025 | 07:15
Leila and Alura McMahon of Sparta are shown. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Sparta Library holds STEM station Local News 28 Dec 2025 | 07:34
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... Local News 02 Jan 2026 | 03:18
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... Local News 24 Dec 2025 | 02:47
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... Local News 24 Dec 2025 | 02:04
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... Local News 02 Jan 2026 | 01:52
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... Local News 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... Local News 18 Dec 2025 | 01:34
Chris Kuever places a wreath. ( Photo by Nancy Madasci) Sparta cemetery hosts Wreaths Across America Local News 15 Dec 2025 | 03:14
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... Local News 15 Dec 2025 | 02:16
Santa Claus welcomes Operation: Toy Train into Sparta. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Operation: Toy Train comes to Sparta Local News 15 Dec 2025 | 01:44
Skylands Stadium hosted its annual holiday light show on Saturday. ( Photo by Maria Kovic) Skylands Stadium hosts light show Local News 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... Local News 12 Dec 2025 | 03:18
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... Local News 12 Dec 2025 | 02:44
