The Vanguard Battle Pigs took home the mushball championship this season. Vanguard Battle Pigs win Sparta Mushball championship The Vanguard Battle Pigs took home the mushball championship this season in a close final game against Family First. The... Sports 19 Aug 2022 | 09:47
Sparta High School art and photography teacher Christine O’Brien-Mase won the 2022-2023 County Teacher of the Year award for Sussex County. Sparta HS teacher named Sussex County’s Teacher of the Year The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) recently announced the 21 educators who won the state’s 2022-2023 County Teachers... Local News 18 Aug 2022 | 02:15
Petrit Xhudo and Dr. Heather Conway. Sparta grads tie the knot Sandra and Kevin Conway and Bujar and Mina Xhudo are proud to announce the wedding of their children, Dr. Heather Conway... Announcements 18 Aug 2022 | 01:25
Whiskey Crossing. Van Kirk Museum ‘Spotlights’ coming soon The Sparta Historical Society has announced the opening of its “Exhibits Spotlight” at Van Kirk Homestead Museum from 1 to... Local News 16 Aug 2022 | 01:55
Cell Phones Something to consider: Not everyone has or wants a cell phone. Not everyone wants to connect to the internet on their phone... Letters to the Editor 16 Aug 2022 | 10:32
A satirical meme of a “surveillance bird.” Birds aren’t real There is a conspiracy theory that “Birds Aren’t Real,” This is not “alt-facts” or “fake news” but the real deal. This “deep... Letters to the Editor 16 Aug 2022 | 10:27
247 West Shore Trail, Sparta. ( Photos courtesy Denise “Denny” Kevil, Coldwell Banker Realty) Lake Mohawk dream home sold! Ready, set, sold! A stunner of a home in the Lake Mohawk section is going, going, gone! After only 14 days on the market,... Business 16 Aug 2022 | 10:10
Ru started in Sparta, NJ, and now their work is worldwide. Dancer, director, musician – This former Sparta resident does it all! With roots that started at the Alpine Montessori School in Sparta, Daryen Rubin, 27, has got a lot going on. In the past... News 16 Aug 2022 | 09:06
Melissa Frignoca and Eric Stamm to wed. Frignoca, Stamm announce engagement Lisa and Russ Frignoca of Sparta, NJ, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Melissa Frignoca to Eric Stamm,... Announcements 15 Aug 2022 | 11:43
Sneaking into Wendy Stamer’s Sparta, NJ, birdfeeder. Locals bear with local bears In a survey of 550 readers, 91% responded that they’ve spotted at least one bear around town this year. Bears where? Readers... Local News 12 Aug 2022 | 02:09
Dan Sarnowski, who helped establish the scholarship fund, presents the award to Lauren Ambrosino. Sparta student awarded scholarship from Betsy Niles Scholarship Fund The Sharing Network Foundation’s Betsy Niles Scholarship Fund has awarded a scholarship to Lauren Ambrosino of Sparta, NJ,... Local News 11 Aug 2022 | 04:16
Sean and Kim of the Franklin ShopRite register blood donors at the drive on August 8. ( Photo by Janet Redyke) Urgent blood donation need continues At a recent blood drive sponsored by the Franklin ShopRite, associate Sean was heard making an announcement over the store’s... Local News 11 Aug 2022 | 11:23
Pass It Along Triathlon sees huge turnout after two-year hiatus On Saturday, July 30, 220 triathletes competed in the 2022 Pass It Along Triathlon at Lake Mohawk Country Club in Sparta,... Local News 09 Aug 2022 | 11:07
Kiki Darrell ( Photo courtesy athletics.desales.edu) College sports champs to watch The Sparta area has generated several student athletes that have continued their academic as well as athletic careers at... Sports 09 Aug 2022 | 10:35
Diamond Chip application must be rejected I am having a difficult time understanding why the DCR application has not been either rejected or denied at this point.... Letters to the Editor 09 Aug 2022 | 09:54
