From left, Lillian Gallant (Kittatinny Regional High School), Keira Graham (Sussex County Technical School), Hayden Kopco (Sparta High School), Anthony Peluso (Wallkill Valley Regional High School), Zoe Mills (Newton High School), Mila Valentin (Pope John XXIII Regional High School); Halle Williamson (Veritas Christian Academy) and Sally Burns, Good Citizens Award Chapter Chair. ( Photo submitted) DAR chapter honors 10 Sussex County seniors with Good Citizen Award The Chinkchewunska Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored 10 Sussex County high school seniors... Local News 17 Apr 2026 | 12:15
Members of the Sussex County Rowing Club carry a boat away from the water after a recent practice. The club is made up of Students from Sparta High School and Pope John XXIII Regional High School. ( Photo: Nancy Madasci) Sussex County Rowing Club prepares for meet Local News 10 Apr 2026 | 02:23
Pope John partners with Inspirit AI for summer campus program Pope John XXIII Regional High School has partnered with Inspirit AI to offer a two-week summer artificial intelligence program... Local News 30 Mar 2026 | 02:37
Pope John closes strong at state wrestling tournament A very successful season for the Pope John High wrestling team concluded on Saturday, March 14, as Dalton Weber placed third... Sports 23 Mar 2026 | 12:52
Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta to award $1,500 scholarships The Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta announced it will award two scholarships of $1,500 each to local graduating female high... Local News 20 Mar 2026 | 04:29
Christopher and Sarah Gordillo of Sparta poses wiith the Easter Bunny. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Pope John hosts Easter Bunny breakfast Local News 16 Mar 2026 | 11:50
Pope John XXIII Middle School named a top Catholic school Pope John XXIII Middle School has been named one of the Top Catholic Schools for 2026 by Education Insider. The school is... Local News 10 Mar 2026 | 11:13
Reverend Brown students are shown. ( Photo: Austin Braun) Sussex County Catholic schools earn national academic and faith-based honors Two schools Sussex County Catholic schools have received national recognition for academic achievement and faith-based education,... Local News 02 Mar 2026 | 12:07
Pope John XXIII Zero Robotics team. ( Photo submitted) Pope John XXIII Zero Robotics team places fourth at MIT world finals Zero Robotics Team Kühlschrank of Pope John XXIII Regional High School placed fourth at the Zero Robotics world finals competition... Local News 27 Feb 2026 | 02:21
Pope John, Sparta to meet for H/W/S girls title The Pope John and Sparta High girls basketball teams will tangle for the title. The top-seeded Lady Lions and third-seeded... Sports 16 Feb 2026 | 12:37
Pope John XXIII High School held a signing day for their student-athletes signing their Letter of Intent for regular signing period on Feb. 4. They invited their friends and family to be a part of this momentous occasion. ( Photo: Austin Braun) Three Lions sign for collegiate sports Sports 06 Feb 2026 | 02:31
Sparta's Leshem Little handles the ball while covered by Pope John's Tyler Rossi. Little scored 23 points. ( Photo: George Leroy Hunter) Pope John downs Sparta in final seconds The Pope John Lions hit the winning shot with less than 6 seconds remaining in a 56-55 win over the Sparta Spartans on Jan.... Sports 02 Feb 2026 | 01:57
Robert Benjamin McKeeby Robert Benjamin McKeeby, 72, of Newton, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at his home. Bobby was born in Newton, NJ,... Obituaries 16 Jan 2026 | 01:59
Pope John's Ethan Nowak pursues the ball. ( Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Pope John falls to Morris Hills Morris Hills High School defeated Pope John XXIII Regional High School, 5-0, in boys varsity soccer on Friday in Sparta. Sports 03 Nov 2025 | 02:29
Pope John XXIII Regional High School varsity football team. ( Photo: Pope John XXIII Regional High School ) Hand, foot and mouth disease forces Pope John to forfeit Saturday’s football game Editor’s Note: This story has been updated. An outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease within Sparta’s Pope John XXIII Regional... Local News 17 Oct 2025 | 09:42
