An aerial view of Alpine Elementary School. ( Sparta Township Public Schools) Alpine Elementary School principal announces resignation Alpine Elementary School in Sparta will need a new principal, as Principal Giuseppe Leone has resigned from his position... Local News 27 Jun 2022 | 09:52
Sussex County Commissioners agree to give ARPA funds to unionized essential workers The Sussex County Commissioners on June 22 ratified agreements with several unions to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)... Local News 26 Jun 2022 | 04:39
Sparta Town Hall Sparta Town Council approves budget The Sparta Township Council recently approved the township’s $29 million municipal budget, calling for a 2.9 percent increase... Local News 21 Jun 2022 | 04:34
An example of one of CEP Renewables’ solar fields. ( CEP Renewables, LLC) Solar company chosen for old landfill site The Sparta Township Council on June 14 designating a redeveloper for the installation of a solar energy facility at the former... Local News 21 Jun 2022 | 03:51
White Lake Fields, captured August 2016. New baseball, multi-purpose fields coming to White Lake Fields The Sparta Township Council on June 14 introduced a bond ordinance to put a new baseball field and multi-purpose fields into... Local News 21 Jun 2022 | 10:56
Sparta High School (Facebook page) Sparta Board of Education renews contracts for two educators They had to sit through a three-hour executive session, but the public in attendance at the June 7 Sparta Public Schools... Local News 13 Jun 2022 | 09:28
Sussex County’s ‘Welcome’ sign. ( Facebook) Sussex County deemed in good financial standing Sussex County has its highest fund balance since 2008, according to its 2021 audit, which was presented at the June 8 county... News 13 Jun 2022 | 09:28
Woodland Behavioral and Nursing Center, in Andover. Woodland Behavioral closure expected this August With no buyer found for the Woodland Behavioral and Nursing Center, the facility is likely to close by mid-August, or once... News 10 Jun 2022 | 04:13
Sheriff Michael F. Strada (sussex.nj.us) Sussex County Sheriff calls for armed security at area schools Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada is recommending that the county school superintendent seek funding from the State of... News 10 Jun 2022 | 03:27
Sparta Middle School (sparta.org) Parents express disapproval during Sparta teacher’s tenure debate Conversation continued on May 26 about Sparta Public Schools’ supervisor of social studies and world languages and ESL Scott... Local News 30 May 2022 | 01:14
Vernon Township Municipal Center ( Google Maps) Vernon Township rejects Pride flag vote request There isn’t enough support among the Vernon Township Council to fly the Pride flag at the Municipal Center during June, and... News 26 May 2022 | 12:54
The Pride flag. Vernon schools to be first in county to fly Pride flag this June The Vernon Township School District Board of Education voted on May 18 to fly the Pride Flag at Vernon Township High School... Local News 24 May 2022 | 11:36
Sussex County government building. John Lovell appointed Sussex County’s interim business administrator The Sussex County Commissioners on May 11 appointed John Lovell to serve as the county’s interim business administrator at... News 16 May 2022 | 01:10
Jill Space being sworn in to fill the unexpired term for Sussex County Commissioner back in April. Jill Space takes the reins as new County Commissioner Jill Space of Wantage on May 11 served her first meeting as county commissioner since being appointed to the seat previously... News 16 May 2022 | 12:11
Contract awarded in Sparta bridge replacement A contract has been awarded for the replacement of the bridge in Sparta Township that carries Main Street over the Wallkill... Local News 03 May 2022 | 10:01
