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Curvey and Belinda Purkett pose for a photo.
Curvey and Belinda Purkett pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

Sparta VFW holds celebration

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29 Jun 2026 | 01:50
<b>Project Self-Sufficiency honored individuals, businesses, and organizations for their extraordinary volunteer efforts during the past year.</b>
Project Self-Sufficiency honored individuals, businesses, and organizations for their extraordinary volunteer efforts during the past year. ( Photo submitted)

Project Self-Sufficiency honors volunteers, community partners

Project Self-Sufficiency recently honored volunteers, businesses, schools and community organizations for their contributions...

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29 Jun 2026 | 11:57
Community Survey: Energy Drinks

Community Survey: Energy Drinks

Does your child consume energy drinks? If so, please complete the anonymous, two-minute survey below to help us with an upcoming...

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26 Jun 2026 | 05:06
Pictured are Sandra Andrade, Sparta Elks Treasurer, Abigail Weisbeck, Ling Mei Chen, Patrice Kullmann, Sparta Elks Scholarship Committee.
Pictured are Sandra Andrade, Sparta Elks Treasurer, Abigail Weisbeck, Ling Mei Chen, Patrice Kullmann, Sparta Elks Scholarship Committee. ( Photo submitted)

Sparta Elks award scholarships to two graduating seniors

Sparta Elks Lodge No. 2356 awarded two $1,000 Most Valuable Student Scholarships to graduating Sparta High School seniors...

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26 Jun 2026 | 12:44
N.J. Polo Invitational raises support for Pass It Along

N.J. Polo Invitational raises support for Pass It Along

More than 2,000 people gathered at Grayfields Polo Club on June 20 for the NJ Polo June Invitational, a fundraiser benefiting...

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26 Jun 2026 | 12:31
<b>Teagan Marie Smith</b>
Teagan Marie Smith ( Photo submitted)

Teagan Smith named Miss Frankford 2026

Teagan Marie Smith has been named Miss Frankford 2026.

Claire Elizabeth Gushea was selected as first runner-up. Other contestants...

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26 Jun 2026 | 12:22
Sussex County Technical School Class of 2026

Sussex County Technical School Class of 2026

Brody Berry...

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25 Jun 2026 | 03:56

Our Lady of the Lake carnival to support Sparta family

Our Lady of the Lake Parish will hold its annual carnival July 7-11, with this year’s event dedicated in part to supporting...

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25 Jun 2026 | 03:51
Troop 1150 members earn Expedition Merit badges on Pochuck Boardwalk hike

Troop 1150 members earn Expedition Merit badges on Pochuck Boardwalk hike

Kaylee Kelso and Barbara Hackett, members of Troop 1150, earned their Expedition Merit badges by hiking the Pochuck Boardwalk,...

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25 Jun 2026 | 03:47

Sussex County Library System offers summer reading, events and USA 250 programs

The Sussex County Library System is inviting residents to take advantage of free programs, reading challenges and educational...

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25 Jun 2026 | 03:20
<b>Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice executive director Lee Ellison, center, accepts a check donation from First Hope Bank Senior Vice President Deena Smith and President/Chief Executive Officer/Chairman of the Board Daniel Beatty.</b>
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice executive director Lee Ellison, center, accepts a check donation from First Hope Bank Senior Vice President Deena Smith and President/Chief Executive Officer/Chairman of the Board Daniel Beatty. ( Photo submitted)

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice receives $5,000 grant from First Hope Bank

Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice has received a $5,000 grant from First Hope Bank to support the nonprofit’s mission of providing...

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25 Jun 2026 | 03:06
Sparta High School Class of 2026

Sparta High School Class of 2026

Jared Arman Aalampour

Madeline Adkins

Kate Madeline Agudo

Leah Marie Albers

Aleck Luciano Aldaz-Pagnacco

William Aldrick

Nikolas...

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23 Jun 2026 | 12:13
Celebrate Independence Day: Local festivals and events

Celebrate Independence Day: Local festivals and events

New Jersey

Multi-Day Events:

Red, White and Boom Weekend: July 3-4

Celebrate with back-to-back nights of fireworks expected...

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23 Jun 2026 | 11:06
<b>Kappa Nu Nu chapter pose for a photo.</b>
Kappa Nu Nu chapter pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

H3AL Network holds 6th annual Juneteenth celebration

H3AL Network held its sixth annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, on the outdoor grounds of Sussex County Community...

Local News
22 Jun 2026 | 12:15
Pope John XXIII High School Class of 2026

Pope John XXIII High School Class of 2026

Nidal Akef Abu Abeid

Nicholas Acito

Amora Vyes Andujar-Wright

Maya Rose Angner

Madelyn Marie Ball

Ethan A. Barnette

Shawn Christopher...

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22 Jun 2026 | 11:50
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