The Sparta High School girls lacrosse team poses with the trophy after defeating Mendham, 8-4, in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 2 championship game Tuesday, June 10. The team will face Allentown there in the Group 2 final Friday, June 13. (Photos by Lauren Clark) Photos: Spartans in Group 2 final tonight Sports 13 Jun 2025 | 07:26
Participants in the 2025 New Jersey Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run arrive in Sparta about 8:50 a.m. Friday, June 6. More than 3,000 officers, running in 26 separate legs, were expected to take part statewide. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Law Enforcement Torch Run Local News 10 Jun 2025 | 04:04
Evan Johnson slides under the tag to score the first run for Pope John XXIII Regional High School in the game against Morristown-Beard on Wednesday, June 4. The Lions won, 6-3, in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA Non-Public North Jersey, Group B tournament. (Photos by Glenn Clark) Sports roundup: Pope John wins sectional title Sixth-seeded Pope John XXIII Regional High School struck for three runs in the top of the first inning, including a solo... Sports 10 Jun 2025 | 02:28
An Egyptian quilt on display at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum in Sparta. (Photo provided) Quilts on display today The Sparta Historical Society’s exhibit “Quilts: More Than Meets the Eye” will be on display from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June... Entertainment 08 Jun 2025 | 10:04
The cast of ‘Mile 59’ in rehearsal. From left are Phil Cocilovo, Fenrir Lewin, Stephen Burke, Benjamin Smith, Leo Watson and Gavin Bermingham. (Photo provided) Ognibene’s play in NYC festival An original play by Sparta resident Allison Ognibene will be featured in the New York Theater Festival’s 2025 Spring/Summer... Entertainment 07 Jun 2025 | 09:50
Don’t blame public employees for budget increase This is a reply to a recent letter titled “Budget up because of public pensions.” Sir, the budget is up because of the vast... Letters to the Editor 07 Jun 2025 | 03:06
School taxes increase 2% Taxpayers will pay 2 percent more in taxes under the 2025-26 budget approved by the Board of Education on May 1. During a... Local News 07 Jun 2025 | 11:17
Kenneth Russ Kenneth Russ of Sparta passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Newton Medical Center. He was 79. Kenneth was born in Newark... Obituaries 05 Jun 2025 | 09:06
Deborah Prudenti Gianuzzi conducts a band concert at Sparta High School. She is retiring after a 34-year teaching career. (Photos provided) ‘Music is for every kid’ For 34 years, Deborah Prudenti Gianuzzi has led with passion and purpose, shaping the music program and guiding generations... Local News 05 Jun 2025 | 08:26
Senior services hearing today The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services and its Advisory Council will hold... Home 05 Jun 2025 | 07:33
Matthieu Patterson of Sparta throws an ax at a target at Sparta Day. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Township celebration marks 50th year Despite the rain, the Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta (JWCS) expected to raise about $15,000 at the 50th annual Sparta Day... Local News 03 Jun 2025 | 07:49
Sparta and Passaic Valley players battle for control of the ball in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 2 tournament May 28. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Sports roundup: Vannatta, Corcoran win gold Nick Vannatta and Jordan Perez earned gold and silver, respectively, in the javelin event and Seamus Corcoran won the pole... Sports 03 Jun 2025 | 02:11
Team raises $1,800 to fight breast cancer The Pope John XXIII Regional High School’s girls lacrosse team raised more than $1,800 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s... Sports 01 Jun 2025 | 12:41
School bond referendum set for Sept. 16 The Sparta Township Public Schools plan to hold a bond referendum Tuesday, Sept. 16. Voters will decide whether to finance... Local News 01 Jun 2025 | 12:19
Gerald Tedesco Spring concert today honors late conductor The Sussex County Youth Orchestras will present their annual spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1 at Mount Olive Middle... Entertainment 01 Jun 2025 | 08:07
