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
Two lanterns stand in White Deer Plaza in Sparta. (Photo provided) Lanterns mark 250th anniversary News of the battles in Lexington and Concord, Mass., reached New Jersey 250 years ago, on April 24, 1775. To commemorate,... Local News 24 Apr 2025 | 10:52
Biologist: Logging aims to create young forest Annual logging in the Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) aims to create young forest areas and enhance oak forest,... Local News 21 Apr 2025 | 10:56
Diamond Chip sues Sparta for $100M A $100 million federal lawsuit against Sparta will be decided in a courtroom, Mayor Neill Clark told residents at the Township... Local News 26 Apr 2025 | 08:16
Jessica in Goshen in April, four months before she expects to head off for basic training. (Photo by Becca Tucker) ‘They can’t touch your family for a year’ Editor’s note: Last names were withheld to protect the family’s privacy, not at their request but at the newspaper’s discretion.... Local News 21 Apr 2025 | 02:04
HJ1 The Vernon High School Jazz Ensemble performs during High Point Regional High School’s first jazz festival Wednesday, April 16. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Sussex. High Point Jazz Festival Local News 21 Apr 2025 | 06:09
Older Americans event May 16 The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services will recognize older Americans during... Local News 17 Apr 2025 | 05:59
Meet Star ABOUT Female dog. About 4 years old and 38 pounds. Sparta CHARACTERISTICS Star is a beautiful girl whose personality shines just... Local News 17 Apr 2025 | 12:20
At the library The Sparta Public Library will offer spring break activities for children and families beginning Monday, April 21. In addition... Local News 14 Apr 2025 | 10:01
Vana Iyer’s cover design. Vote for your favorite by filling out the form below. Vote Now: Cover Art for Sparta Independent Children’s Edition Talented local students submitted artwork to appear as the cover of the Sparta Independent Children’s Edition publishing... Local News 14 Apr 2025 | 09:05
Meet Sarge ABOUT Male dog. About 4 years old and 66 pounds. Sparta CHARACTERISTICS Sarge is a happy boy who has the softest ears and the... Local News 14 Apr 2025 | 08:25
Fifth-graders at Helen Morgan School take part in a TREP$ Market on April 8 at Sparta Middle School. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: TREP$ Market Local News 17 Apr 2025 | 12:15
The Easter Bunny greets children at the Bunny Breakfast, organized by Sparta Recreation, on Saturday, April 12 at the Sparta Public Library. (Photo by Dave Smith) 100 families attend Bunny Breakfast About 100 families attended a Bunny Breakfast organized by Sparta Recreation on Saturday, April 12. There were two seatings... Local News 13 Apr 2025 | 05:19
The gravestone of Revolutionary War veteran Theodorus Polhemus in the Old Newton Cemetery is decorated as part of Wreaths Across America in December 2018. The gravestone was erected in October 2018 as part of a joint effort of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sussex County Historical Society and Old Newton Cemetery Committee to locate and mark previously unmarked graves. Polhemus was born in Haverstraw, N.Y., and served as a corporal in the Orange County, N.Y., militia. He died in Newton in 1820. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) 250th celebration begins The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, gave the United States its official birthday, but that seminal... Local News 17 Apr 2025 | 11:19
Eleven jazz bands from Sussex County were to perform in the annual Sparta Jazz Fest on April 2. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Sparta Jazz Fest 2025 Local News 08 Apr 2025 | 05:07
