Lyin’ Eyes “There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes”, The nineteen seventy-five Eagles song today applies. Let’s expand to include... Letters to the Editor 12 Feb 2026 | 12:44
Hilltop Country Day to host student art exhibition themed ‘Art of Independence’ Hilltop Country Day School will open its annual Pen & Brush exhibition to the public Feb. 20, featuring student visual art... Local News 10 Feb 2026 | 11:11
Washington’s 40-point outburst leads Pope John into semifinals Pope John received a career-high 40 points from Mia Washington and Sparta was paced by Isabella Van Winkle’s game-high 12... Sports 09 Feb 2026 | 12:52
Charlotte Matowik Charlotte (Page) Matowik, 93, longtime resident of Sparta, N.J., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Charlotte was born... Obituaries 09 Feb 2026 | 12:12
Gisela Trimarchi Gisela Trimarchi, born on June 25, 1935, in Bacharach, Germany, passed away on Feb. 3, 2026, at the age of 90. She spent... Obituaries 06 Feb 2026 | 02:39
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
Woodpeckers Seniors on park benches feed pigeons in the summer, From homes they watch woodpeckers gouge suet in the winter. Nature’s awesome... Letters to the Editor 05 Feb 2026 | 01:47
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
Chasing June performs. ( Photo: Maria Kovic) Pass It Along holds concert Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 01:28
Joe Brizek recalls chaotic Jersey childhood in new memoir Author Joe Brizek will release his memoir, A Catholic Kid from a Jewish Neighborhood: Snapshots of a Jersey Childhood, on... Entertainment 02 Feb 2026 | 01:11
Sparta officials honor storm response, address detention center concerns Sparta Township officials opened their recent council meeting by thanking local departments for their work during last weekend’s... Local News 02 Feb 2026 | 01:03
Maryann Claire Stevens Following a long battle with dementia, Maryann C. Stevens, age 81 passed into eternal rest on Jan. 25, just 6 hours before... Obituaries 29 Jan 2026 | 03:30
Shepherd of the Hills to host community blood drive Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 246 Woodport Road, will host a community blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 1... Local News 29 Jan 2026 | 03:12
Clever vs. Intelligent Human behaviour is Clever or Intelligent, What be thee in determining this sentiment? Clever is superficially skillful and... Letters to the Editor 29 Jan 2026 | 12:45
Sparta's Brooke Shust (21) leaps towards the hoop during a shot. ( Photo: George Leroy Hunter) Washington leads Pope John past Sparta Mia Washington scored 11 points, leading the Pope John Lions to a 37-33 win over the Sparta Spartans on Jan. 15 at Sparta... Sports 26 Jan 2026 | 04:07
