Sparta Elks to host ‘Brunch on the Boardwalk’ Sparta Elks Lodge No. 2356 will host a “Brunch on the Boardwalk” featuring food and community fellowship. The brunch costs... Local News 13 Aug 2026 | 04:09
A desirable Sparta home Spacious, updated and set on beautiful private property, this five bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home will surely measure... Business 13 Aug 2026 | 03:58
Sussex County Technical School wins $5,000 in T-Mobile sweepstakes Sussex County Technical School has won $5,000 through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights $5K Fridays sweepstakes and now has... Sports 13 Aug 2026 | 03:48
250th Black Sabbath The frenzied pounding of heavy metal’s musical beat, Turns off sensitive ears to the lyrics soulful heartbeat. The daunting... Letters to the Editor 13 Aug 2026 | 01:18
Sparta Camera Club to welcome photographer Nick Palmieri The Sparta Camera Club will welcome photographer Nick Palmieri for an interactive discussion on photography from 7:30 to... Local News 11 Aug 2026 | 10:04
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
Sparta PD does it again My wife, Debbie, and I were off one day last week to pick up the usual morning newspaper and coffee. Little did we know... Letters to the Editor 10 Aug 2026 | 12:31
2026 North Jersey Lifeguard Champs- Green Pond ( Photo submitted) Green Pond lifeguards win 2026 North Jersey rescue competition Lifeguards from three North Jersey lakes put their water rescue skills to the test at the 2026 North Jersey Lifeguard Competition... Local News 10 Aug 2026 | 12:25
Thank you to retiring township manager Our town manager, Jim Zepp, is retiring at the end of August. \Jim has been an instrumental figure in Sparta for well over... Letters to the Editor 07 Aug 2026 | 12:35
Office Brian Gallagher poses with Junior Police Academy participants. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Sparta police host Junior Police Academy for area students The Sparta Police Department hosted its annual Junior Police Academy Aug. 4-7 at Mohawk Avenue School for students entering... Local News 06 Aug 2026 | 03:25
Perfection in Sparta A meticulously well-maintained home awaits you in the sought after neighborhood of Sussex Mills. The blend and balance of... Business 06 Aug 2026 | 03:15
250th ‘Waiting for Godot’ “Waiting for Godot” Samuel Beckett’s classic play, Has many political and social messages for us today. The “act” of Waiting... Letters to the Editor 06 Aug 2026 | 01:13
Sparta approves land preservation plan to advance landfill closure Sparta Township took a major step Tuesday toward finally closing its long-troubled municipal landfill. Officials on July 28... Local News 06 Aug 2026 | 12:19
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
New Jersey Comedy Film Festival coming to Sparta Ave. Stage Independent filmmakers and comedians will bring a day of laughter to Sussex County when the New Jersey Comedy Film Festival... Entertainment 03 Aug 2026 | 01:40
