Jessica DeBenedetto is not running for re-election to the Vernon Township Council. (Photo provided) Contested council races in Vernon, Sparta Four candidates have filed to run for three seats on the Vernon Township Council in the Nov. 4 election. The filing deadline... Home 26 Aug 2025 | 12:24
School board races uncontested Three people filed to run for three seats on the Sparta Township Board of Education in the Nov. 4 election. The filing deadline... Local News 29 Jul 2025 | 01:20
A look at N.J. governor candidates A few thoughts on the New Jersey governor candidates: Hopefully, we are heading into an era where we are not so attached... Letters to the Editor 11 Jul 2025 | 09:49
Jack Ciattarelli, left, a Republican candidate for governor, answers questions from moderator Rich Zeoli on Saturday, May 3 at Sussex County Community College. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) GOP candidates for governor share plans Three candidates running for governor in the June 10 Republican primary described actions they would take if elected during... Home 08 May 2025 | 01:03
Gubernatorial candidate forum today at SCCC The Sussex County GOP is hosting a forum for the four Republicans running for governor in the June 10 primary. It will be... Home 03 May 2025 | 09:05
Let’s debate in good faith on facts I admired George Kibildis’ letter to the editor encouraging us to avoid schadenfreude and learn to agree to disagree. Noble... Letters to the Editor 04 Apr 2025 | 09:41
Phil Destefano, a Democrat running for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners, speaks to the Sussex County Democratic Committee on Sunday, March 23 in Sparta. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) State, county races contested Democrats are expected to run for two state Assembly seats in Legislative District 24 as well as one seat on the Sussex County... News 03 Apr 2025 | 07:46
Only 2 towns have contested primary races Ogdensburg and Stanhope are the only Sussex County towns that will have contested primary elections June 10, according to... Home 03 Apr 2025 | 07:44
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. 2 Democrats to challenge Kean Two Democrats have said they plan to run for the 7th Congressional District seat now held by Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Kean won re-election... News 15 Feb 2025 | 05:56
Thanks to the voters Thank you to all the residents of Sparta who voted on Nov. 5 and earlier. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to participate... Letters to the Editor 21 Nov 2024 | 02:11
Sussex County Commissioner Jill Space and Frankford Township Mayor Dave Silverthorne are running as a team for the Board of County Commissioners. (Photo provided) Space, Silverthorne running for county commissioner Sussex County Commissioner Jill Space and Frankford Township Mayor Dave Silverthorne plan to run as a team in the 2025 race... Home 17 Nov 2024 | 12:14
Voters choose candidates today After a dramatic primary, New Jersey voters turn to the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election to resolve several races for federal... Local News 04 Nov 2024 | 10:39
Kasse, Luciano will strike right balance I’m writing to express my support for Angela Kasse and Celeste Luciano for Sparta Town Council. As members of Sparta’s Planning... Letters to the Editor 24 Oct 2024 | 08:20
Scott, Murphy would preserve Sparta’s character I was fortunate enough to have grown up in Sparta and I’m a proud graduate of Sparta High School. As an adult, I bought my... Letters to the Editor 21 Oct 2024 | 09:56
Kasse, Luciano already working for us As a resident of Sparta since 1978, I have seen a great many things occur in this town. There have been many ongoing issues,... Letters to the Editor 21 Oct 2024 | 09:21
