Mark Minervini of Stanhope won the Labor Day 5K. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Labor Day 5K returns to Sparta The eighth annual Labor Day 5K took place Monday, Sept. 7, at Lake Mohawk Plaza in Sparta. Presented by Askin & Hooker, LLC,... Sports 08 Sep 2026 | 11:23
Esther and Joe Chandra of Parsippany pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Fairgrounds hosts Asian festival Local News 08 Sep 2026 | 10:46
Peter Hoadley and Robert Lanza, both of Blairstown pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta Renaissance Festival returns to Camp Sacajawea for three weekends The sights and sounds of another era will once again fill Camp Sacajawea this month as the Sparta Renaissance Festival returns... Entertainment 07 Sep 2026 | 01:06
Dawn Costello is shown with workers from Valley National Bank. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Valley National Bank launches September food drive for Weekend Bag Program Valley National Bank is partnering with The Weekend Bag Program Inc. for a monthlong collection drive to benefit local children.... Local News 07 Sep 2026 | 12:12
Brian Cheda of Andover stands next to his painting, "Pathways to Recovery." ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Newton community honors overdose victims with art, remembrance event The Newton community came together Monday, Aug. 31, for a day of remembrance, reflection and hope as the Sussex County Recovery... Local News 01 Sep 2026 | 10:52
The Cornament. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sixth annual Cornament brings community together for cornhole tournament The sixth annual Cornament cornhole tournament brought families, friends, community members and local businesses together... Local News 31 Aug 2026 | 01:52
Members of the Sparta girls' tennis team wash a car. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta girls tennis team hosts annual fundraiser The Sparta High School girls tennis team held its annual fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Mohawk School. The event brought... Sports 31 Aug 2026 | 01:28
Mairin Corcoran and Evelyn Smith, both of Sparta, pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta Recreation bids farewell to summer with chalk festival Families gathered at White Lake Fields Friday evening for Sparta Recreation’s Summer Sidewalk Chalk Festival, a community... Local News 31 Aug 2026 | 01:16
Bill McGowan performs ith other musicians. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Shepherd of the Hills hosts outdoor summer concert Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Sparta hosted a special outdoor summer concert Aug. 21 featuring Bill McGowan of... Entertainment 24 Aug 2026 | 12:42
Citlali and Cailtin Contreras of Hackettstown pose for a photo. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Back-to-School Fair helps area families prepare for new year Hundreds of parents and children attended a Back-to-School Fair hosted by the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency,... Local News 20 Aug 2026 | 03:43
Ela Kusek of Green Township looks at Denise Sivulich's artwork. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Denise Sivulich wins 2026 People’s Choice Exhibition Award Denise Sivulich has been named the winner of the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council’s 2026 People’s Choice Exhibition... Entertainment 20 Aug 2026 | 03:37
Members of the Marching Spartans wash a car. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta Marching Spartans raise more than $1,100 for 2026 season The Sparta High School Marching Spartans raised more than $1,100 during a community car wash Aug. 16 as the 59-member band... Local News 17 Aug 2026 | 03:05
Floats are shown on Lake Mohawk. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Floatfest brings live music to Lake Mohawk Floatfest 2026 brought live music and summer entertainment to Lake Mohawk on Saturday, Aug. 8. The event ran from noon to... Local News 10 Aug 2026 | 12:44
Dancers participate in the line dancing competition. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Line dancers compete at Sussex County Fair competition Country music and line dancing took center stage at the Sussex County Fair as D.J. Tina Marie of Whiskey Crossing LLC hosted... Local News 10 Aug 2026 | 10:02
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
