Running back Thaylor Siblies of the Sussex Skylanders carries the ball in the game against Monroe College on Saturday, Nov. 18. He made one touchdown and the team won, 47-27. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Skylanders finish with 8-2 record Sussex County Community College (SCCC) defeated Monroe College, 47-27, in its last regular-season game Saturday, Nov. 18.... Home 06 Dec 2023 | 09:17
Children sing at the Christmas tree lighting Dec. 4 in West Milford. (Photo by Rich Adamonis) Holiday Happenings New Jersey Saturday, Dec. 9Holiday Craft Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lafayette Township School, 178 Beaver Run Road.... Evergreen 05 Dec 2023 | 08:06
New transgender policy introduced The Sparta Township Board of Education voted 4-3 to introduce a new policy on transgender students at its meeting Nov. 16.... Local News 27 Nov 2023 | 01:41
SM1 James Zepp, Sparta’s director of public works, was appointed the township manager at the Township Council meeting Oct. 24. (Photo by Dave Smith) Zepp appointed township manager James Zepp, Sparta’s director of public works, was appointed the township manager at the Township Council meeting Oct. 24.... Local News 30 Oct 2023 | 09:08
The proposed Chipotle would have looked like this. Planning Board rejects proposed Chipotle The Sparta Planning Board voted, 4-3, against a proposed Chipotle restaurant at its meeting Oct. 4. Voting no were Councilman... Local News 08 Oct 2023 | 01:31
Participants in the Witches Paddle fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 30 set off from the Lake Mohawk Country Club in Sparta. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) UPDATED: Witches Paddle benefits charities More than 50 women dressed as witches paddled three miles across Lake Mohawk on Saturday, Sept. 30 to raise money to help... Local News 04 Oct 2023 | 12:41
Matthew Beck became the Sparta Township School District superintendent in 2021. Superintendent’s contract approved The Sparta Township Board of Education approved a new five-year contract for Superintendent Matthew Beck in a 5-3 vote at... Local News 27 Aug 2023 | 09:47
Council tables vote on zoning changes The Township Council unanimously voted to table a proposed ordinance amending requirements for the Planned Commercial Economic... Local News 20 Aug 2023 | 09:53
Council to vote tonight on zoning changes The Township Council is expected to hold a public hearing and final vote on a proposed ordinance amending requirements for... Local News 08 Aug 2023 | 08:05
School improvements approved The Planning Board approved capital improvement plans for Sparta middle and high schools and for Sussex County Technical... Local News 30 Jul 2023 | 11:00
Pride, other flags to be flown in June A Pride flag - as well as flags marking the birthday of the U.S. Army and Juneteenth Day - will fly at the Sparta municipal... Local News 30 May 2023 | 08:51
Council introduces flat budget for 2023 The Township Council introduced a 2023 municipal budget with the same tax rate as last year at its meeting April 11. The $29.6... Local News 16 Apr 2023 | 09:03
Sparta school board plans $80.1M budget for 2023-24 year The Sparta Board of Education has submitted a preliminary budget of about $80.1 million to the county Department of Education... Local News 03 Apr 2023 | 02:12
Mohawk Avenue School nurse Julie Richman watches PE teacher Kyle Markovich, left, and security guard Keith Hannam do a CPR drill. (Photo provided) Sparta schools win Heart Safe designation The Sparta Township School District is the first in New Jersey to be designated as a Heart Safe School District by Project... Local News 28 Mar 2023 | 02:48
Sparta Councilman Daniel Chiariello’s brother Roy lifts him in the air after he takes the oath of office. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Chiariello elected mayor, Clark deputy mayor Two new council members were sworn in to four-year terms at the annual reorganization meeting Jan. 5, and they joined new... Local News 11 Jan 2023 | 04:50
