This bumper sticker explains how some people in Vermont speak. Photo by Helen Woolger We may speak the same language, but are we saying the same thing? Well, I should have seen it coming. A couple of weeks ago when a column of mine about regional words ran in this newspaper,... Evergreen 28 May 2026 | 11:59
Muriel Pazzaglia Surrounded by the love of her family, Muriel Pazzaglia peacefully went home to the Lord on May 17, 2026. Born on Oct. 9,... Obituaries 22 May 2026 | 02:46
Eileen Pallatroni Eileen Pallatroni, 82 years old, of Sparta, N.J., passed away on April 26, 2026. Eileen Pallatroni was born on Dec. 19, 1943,... Obituaries 04 May 2026 | 01:27
John Edward Hornstra John Edward Hornstra, beloved husband, uncle, and friend, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 He was born in... Obituaries 20 Mar 2026 | 04:06
Linda Ann Gallagher Linda Ann Gallagher, a trailblazing entrepreneur, gifted athlete, and devoted mother, passed away peacefully to join the... Obituaries 13 Mar 2026 | 02:29
Obituaries Ellen Kurdock Ellen (Fitschen) Kurdock of Sparta passed away on December 27, 2025. Ellen was born on Dec. 7, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York,... Obituaries 05 Jan 2026 | 01:08
Police: Intoxicated driver operated stolen vehicle Juan Gonzaga of Brooklyn, N.Y., was charged with disorderly conduct, receiving stolen property, obstruction of administration... Police & Fire 11 Nov 2022 | 03:51
Museum Village at night. ( Photo by Dan Pacella) Spooky tales and frightful encounters - a glimpse of our haunted history A strange knock in the dead of night. A disembodied whisper that seems to beckon you. Shadows that move without the direction... Local News 23 Oct 2022 | 08:48
Catherine V. Lorentz Catherine V. Lorentz, age 85, of Sparta New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 6th, 2022. She was... Obituaries 17 Oct 2022 | 02:22
Sparta resident a producer in Morristown show Pioneer Productions presents Yasmina Reza’s hilariously funny, Tony Award®-winning play, God of Carnage, at Fellowship Hall... Entertainment 07 Oct 2022 | 02:42
Black Bear 2020 - A different kind of film festival The Black Bear Film Festival was in the early planning stages for their 21st Annual Festival when the COVID-19 pandemic hit... Entertainment 06 Oct 2020 | 04:01
Aileen (‘Clara’) Miller Aileen “Clara” Miller passed away peacefully at Bristol Glen on July 8 at the wonderful age of 106. She lived a beautiful... Obituaries 17 Aug 2020 | 11:34
