Mia Ortiz of Rockaway got her face painted. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Beekeepers offer candle-making, honey exhibits at Farm and Horse Show The Sussex County Beekeepers Association offered a variety of hands-on activities and exhibits during the Sussex County Farm... Local News 06 Aug 2026 | 01:24
Blakely Boyle, who is undergoing treatment for T-Cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, is shown with bandaids. ( Photo submitted) Bookworm Bonanza raises funds, donations for Valerie Center and Sparta child The Bookworm Bonanza and Meet and Greet with Local Authors, held Aug. 1 at the Sparta VFW, raised about $700 and collected... Local News 05 Aug 2026 | 12:38
Richard Hammler gives a speech. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Flagpole dedicated at Sussex County Farm and Horse Show A new flagpole was dedicated Aug. 3 at the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. The dedication... Local News 04 Aug 2026 | 10:07
Flora Foundation founders Colleen Garone and Joanna Flora pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Flora Foundation launches to expand access to mental health care The Flora Foundation officially launched Aug. 2 with a community celebration focused on expanding access to mental health... Local News 03 Aug 2026 | 01:07
From left, Lucy Voin, Tom Valdez and Nick Pauly perform. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Lumos concert performed at Shepherd of the Hills The Lumos concert series brought a candlelit musical performance to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church on Saturday, Aug.... Entertainment 03 Aug 2026 | 01:00
Paticipants in he Time Travelers program pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Young historians explore Revolutionary, Civil War eras at Sparta camp Twenty-five children traded their summer routines for muskets, marching drills and hands-on history during the Time Travelers... Local News 24 Jul 2026 | 04:38
Reagan Morrison of the High Point School Work based learning program is shown with a shopping cart. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Weekend Bag Program kicks off school-year food drive The Weekend Bag Program launched its first Stuff the Van fundraiser for the 2026-27 school year July 23 at Weis Markets in... Local News 24 Jul 2026 | 11:41
Participants take part in the scavenger hunt. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Academy of Possibilities celebrates America 250 with community event Local News 23 Jul 2026 | 01:51
Samantha and Sheri Getzandanner of Sparta pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Church carnival brings community together Our Lady of the Lake Church’s annual Church Carnival brought parishioners and community members together for several days... Local News 10 Jul 2026 | 01:13
Marissa Post, 9, of Sparta threw out the first pitch at the Miners game. She plays for Sparta Diamonds travel softball team. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Miners rout Boulders during Waggy Wednesday fundraiser The Sussex County Miners defeated the New York Boulders 16-5 on July 1 at Skylands Stadium. The game featured the team’s “Waggy... Sports 06 Jul 2026 | 03:57
Marie Louise Johnson of Jupiter, Fla., Karen Westbrook of Stillwater, Renee Panten of Sparta, Lisa Lill of Morristown and Kathy Judge of Illinois pose inside a frame. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta High School Class of 1976 celebrates 50th reunion The Sparta High School Class of 1976 celebrated its 50th reunion July 3 with a “Decade of the 70s” gathering at Lake Mohawk... Local News 06 Jul 2026 | 02:26
Curvey and Belinda Purkett pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta VFW holds celebration Local News 29 Jun 2026 | 01:50
Viola Judge, Kristy Zierenberg, Keri and Phil Brodhecker, all of Newton, pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Fairgrounds hosts Rock, Ribs & Ridges Entertainment 29 Jun 2026 | 12:33
Sparta High School seniors after marching into the graduation ceremony. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta graduates over 250 seniors Local News 19 Jun 2026 | 01:28
Nancy porter is shown with Randy Burke, owner of Burke’s Liquor Store, and Marjy Murphy, public relations person for Sparta Food Pantry. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Wine pairing fundraiser raises $8,000 for Sparta Community Food Pantry Community members gathered at Andrés Lakeside Restaurant on June 18 for a wine pairing charity event that raised $8,000 for... Local News 18 Jun 2026 | 04:16
