The Veterans Parade To celebrate our Veterans on this sunny day, The bands with flags waving their stirring music play. Joy is in the air and the... Letters to the Editor 30 Oct 2025 | 01:21
How do you remember Molly Whilesmith? To the people of Sparta – I was originally going to title this message to you as “How I Remember Molly Whilesmith”, but I... Letters to the Editor 27 Oct 2025 | 03:42
We need common sense on Sparta council The $100 million federal lawsuit filed against Sparta will be decided in a courtroom as per Mayor Clark on April 8th, 2025.... Letters to the Editor 27 Oct 2025 | 02:03
The Ravens On my hour walk through our large cemetery, In quiet thought in the distance I could see, Four shaggy black ravens atop a... Letters to the Editor 27 Oct 2025 | 12:47
Molly for Town Council Support Molly Whilesmith for Town Council. Molly will bring needed years of experience to the Council. Molly supports keeping... Letters to the Editor 21 Oct 2025 | 11:41
’People over politics,’ really? In Mike Sylvester’s candidate statement this week in the Independent he claims that one of his top priorities is to address... Letters to the Editor 17 Oct 2025 | 03:44
Dark roads pose unacceptable danger As a resident of Sussex County, I feel compelled to speak out about a public safety issue that affects all of us: the dangerous... Letters to the Editor 02 Oct 2025 | 05:04
My view of first gubernatorial debate After listening to the gubernatorial debate between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, a few things stuck out: They both... Letters to the Editor 26 Sep 2025 | 10:27
Gun violence doesn’t follow party lines In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic murder, our community - and our country - is divided. Some blame one side of the political... Letters to the Editor 22 Sep 2025 | 02:26
N.J. must act to control cost of electricity New Jersey residents are being squeezed, and not just at the grocery store or the gas station. The monthly electric bill... Letters to the Editor 07 Sep 2025 | 10:26
Expand permitted uses of open space trust fund At the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners meeting Feb. 13, board director Chris Carney discussed the state of the... Letters to the Editor 30 Aug 2025 | 11:57
A short-lived GAR Post #16 I always enjoy reading Bill Truran’s history articles. If you don’t mind, I would like to elaborate on his mention of the... Letters to the Editor 21 Aug 2025 | 02:53
Lawmakers need to stop partisan sniping Recently, I received a letter from the 24th District Legislative Offices of Assemblywoman (Dawn) Fantasia, Assemblyman (Michael)... Letters to the Editor 26 Jul 2025 | 02:44
Sparta’s Westminster Chimes As I awake from my afternoon nap, Staring out the bedroom window in a rapture trap. The sun brightly shines its magic on the... Letters to the Editor 24 Jul 2025 | 08:07
ADA’s 35th anniversary celebration Saturday On July 26, the USA observes the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Here in New Jersey, we are... Letters to the Editor 19 Jul 2025 | 12:32