Rita Joyce’s career spans more than 45 years. (Photo provided) Artist to show work this weekend Rita Joyce, a California-born artist with a career that spans more than 45 years, will show her work from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday,... Entertainment 27 Sep 2023 | 04:50
Joanne Mulder, left, and Lisa Fraser with their brother, Frank Pinter. They became his legal guardians after their parents died in a car accident in 1990. (Photos provided) Realtor receives humanitarian award Lisa Fraser, a Sparta native and local Realtor, has won the Dominick Calabrese Humanitarian of the Year Award from Catholic... Local News 26 Sep 2023 | 08:30
Sparta Unico golf outing is Monday Sparta Unico will hold the Jack Schaaf 2023 Memorial Golf Outing on Monday, Oct. 2 at Ballyowen Golf Club, 137 Wheatsworth... Local News 26 Sep 2023 | 08:21
Jake Verwys, head chef at Inner Love in Sussex, at work during the first round of the Sussex County Chopped Cooking Challenge. (Photos by Deirdre Mastandrea) Verwys wins county cooking competition Four local chefs showed off their talents at Sussex County Day on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the fairgrounds in Augusta. One of... Home 26 Sep 2023 | 08:11
‘Thrillerween’ show planned Sunday at museum MJXpressions will present “Thrillerween” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 at the Van Kirk Museum in Sparta. The show is sponsored... Entertainment 25 Sep 2023 | 05:14
Marcell ‘Susan’ Olsen Marcell “Susan” Olsen of Mt. Bethel, Pa., and formerly of Sparta, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, with... Obituaries 25 Sep 2023 | 01:22
Upcoming fall festivals and events Sunday, Oct. 1 New York Warwick: Applefest from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2 Bank St. There will be craft and food vendors, live music,... Local News 25 Sep 2023 | 08:34
Field hockey team beats Pope John Senior Sophia Candeloro connected for both goals and Orianna Bennett earned her fifth shutout with three saves as the Sparta... Sports 25 Sep 2023 | 07:14
Rowan Mendel, a junior at Sparta High School, spent a week at a cello master class in August. (Photos provided) Student attends cello master class Rowan Mendel of Sparta was among 14 student cellists from around the world who gathered for a week-long cello master class... Local News 24 Sep 2023 | 04:30
Last Week’s Answer 0928 Where in Sparta answer Readers who identified themselves as Kara Bode, Kathleen Raslowsky, Bruce Gaeta, Katie Zahorsky, Nancy Scielzo, Cindy Wagner,... Where In Answers 24 Sep 2023 | 03:04
The Sparta Historical Society will hold its eighth car show Sunday, Sept. 24. Car show planned today The Sparta Historical Society will hold its eighth car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 in the parking lot of... Local News 24 Sep 2023 | 01:36
Witches Paddle will be Saturday The fourth annual Lake Mohawk Witches Paddle will be held Saturday, Sept. 30. For the first time, the event is open to the... Local News 24 Sep 2023 | 01:34
Father John’s Animal House fundraiser is tonight Father John’s Animal House will host its 13th annual dinner Saturday, Sept. 23 at Pope John XXIII Regional High School, 28... Local News 23 Sep 2023 | 09:00
Hannah Salny, left, and Brianna Ottensman, both of Newton, in their costumes at the Sparta Renaissance Festival. (Photo by Deirdre Mastandrea) Back to the Renaissance For three weekends in September, Camp Sacajawea on White Lake Road in Sparta has been transformed into a medieval world filled... Local News 20 Sep 2023 | 06:53
FB1 Wallkill Valley wide receiver Jaden McNeil makes a diving catch with Newton defensive back DeMarius Posey hot on his heels in the first half of their game Friday, Sept. 15. McNeil made five receptions for 46 yards. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Lenape Valley leads division Lenape Valley took the lead in the American Blue division of the SFC with its 3-1 record this week. The Patriots defeated... Home 20 Sep 2023 | 06:51