Grandmaster Kim, president of the Universal Martial Arts Institute in Lafayette, congratulates John Fernandes, 27, of Sparta on his third-degree black belt in Taekwondo. (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Sparta resident earns third-degree black belt in Taekwondo John Fernandes, 27, of Sparta recently received his third-degree black belt in Taekwondo. He has been a student of Grandmaster... Local News 24 Apr 2023 | 06:00
Members of the Police Pipes and Drums of Morris County march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 18 in Newton. (Photos by John Hester) Sun shines on St. Patrick’s Day Parade “The parade is back and the sun is out,” Mark Hontz, MC of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, announced March 18 in Newton. After... Local News 20 Mar 2023 | 01:53
From left are Kevin Danielson with Cody, Heidi and Keith Cooper of Hampton. Cody was honored for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on his mother, saving her life. (Photos provided by Louise Gonzalez of Newton Medical Center) Heart & Soul dinner honors first-responders Local first-responders were honored at the ninth annual Heart & Soul fundraiser Feb. 15 at Perona Farms. Members of local... Home 04 Mar 2023 | 11:05
State Assemblyman Parker Space, who owns Space Farms in Wantage, holds a groundhog named Stonewall Jackson VI. (Photo by Caitlin Space) Sussex County’s groundhog debates Phil’s prediction Punxsutawney Phil is famous. Each year, thousands of people gather as men dressed in top hats and fancy coats hold a ceremony... Home 08 Feb 2023 | 04:51
Sandy Suanson, left, who depends on the Sparta Community Food Pantry, stands with volunteer Margy Laplaca. ( Photo by Laurie Gordon) Sparta Community Food Pantry offers holiday meals to less fortunate When people walked into the Sparta Community Food Pantry on Dec. 14, they heard thanks, blessings, even disbelief. Each holiday... Local News 19 Dec 2022 | 01:17
Sparta Police Department named number one in the state The Sparta Township Police Department was recently ranked number one in the state and 7th in the nation by SafeWise.com which... Local News 25 Oct 2022 | 12:53
Newton. Final Rod Father Gang Car Cruise draws hundreds The final Rod Father Gang Car Cruise, held in front of Friendly’s each Saturday afternoon from early spring to October was... Entertainment 26 Sep 2022 | 12:15
Simple Bare Necessities promotes ‘no waste’ store, adds cleanups around town Mikaela Turner began her zero-waste journey in late 2017. The result was opening a store in Sparta called Simple Bare Necessities... Local News 06 Sep 2022 | 12:44
Tickets going fast for popular Taste of Newton On Monday, September 12, be prepared to get wowed by some amazing local chefs at Taste of Newton. The evening affair will... News 12 Aug 2022 | 02:31
Dr. Ted Spinks stands next to his retrofitted traveling truck to make house calls. ( Laurie Gordon) The revival of the house call... for pets People aren’t the only species with anxiety. Pets get it too. Imagine how terrified some animals who are used to chilling... Local News 29 Jul 2022 | 03:17
Marcello Pedalino gives the keynote speech at Think Tank symposium. Sparta couple professes the importance of looking ‘Onward and Upwards’ at international symposium Dr. Jill Pedalino and Marcello Pedalino, of Sparta, recently presented at the prestigious annual Think Tank symposium. This... Local News 26 Jul 2022 | 07:49
Amazing cheese made from scratch right in Sussex County Plains Road is a very popular spot each August when the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show comes to the fairgrounds. Few may... Business 05 Jul 2022 | 10:04
Elite physical therapist and trainer, Janice Morra, instructs 2021 campers to improve their form. X-Treme Running Camp coming in a few weeks to Newton Four-time Olympian Marcus O’Sullivan will be one of many guest speakers at the 2022 X-Treme Running Camp, which will be held... Sports 28 Jun 2022 | 02:45
Vin DePeppo serves up classic cola in his retro man cave. ( Laurie Gordon) Inside Vin DePeppo’s man cave, a journey back in time There’s no one quite like Vin DePeppo. He stands a bit over six feet tall and wears his signature side part coif as he proudly... News 27 Jun 2022 | 01:31
The Kittatinny Regional High School girls’ 4-x-100-meter team takes silver to advance to Group Championships and breaks school record. From left to right: Maddie Beyer, Sophia Molfetto, Ashley Gordon and Paige Hull. ( Laurie Gordon) Kittatinny’s track athletes break two records, move to state championships The Kittatinny Regional High School 4-x-100-meter girls relay not only qualified for the State Group Championships at the... Sports 06 Jun 2022 | 01:39
