Paul DeMott of Wantage holds up a program for a recent theater production at Sussex County Technical School during the Board of Education meeting Thursday, April 18. His daughter is in the theater arts program, one of three shops that the board has proposed closing. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Sussex Tech school board tables proposed cuts After listening to more than 100 students, parents, alumni and staff members criticize a plan to cut three shops at Sussex... Home 20 Apr 2024 | 03:42
Javi Benitez Top card magician to perform tonight in Sparta Professional magicians believe that the best card magicians in the world come from Spain. On Saturday, April 20, one of... Home 20 Apr 2024 | 03:01
Earth Day events April 22 marks the 54th anniversary of the very first Earth Day. What follows is a list of programs and activities that carry... Evergreen 15 Apr 2024 | 01:46
Sussex Tech school board plans cuts More than 1,700 people have signed an online petition opposing cuts that the Sussex County Technical School Board of Education... Home 15 Apr 2024 | 07:30
Job fair today at Tomahawk Lake Waterpark For its 72nd season, Tomahawk Lake Waterpark in Sparta offers more than 100 summer job positions. Job fairs are scheduled... Home 13 Apr 2024 | 01:00
Melissa Fitch plays Helga and Michael Foster plays Sidney in ‘Deathtrap.’ (Photos provided) ‘Deathtrap’ onstage in Sparta North Star Theater Company (NSTC) will present “Deathtrap,” a comedy-thriller by Ira Levin, on April 12-21 in Sparta. The... Entertainment 13 Apr 2024 | 12:03
Glen Smith Glen Foster Smith of Sparta passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was 31. Glen was born on June 6, 1992, in Newton.... Obituaries 04 Apr 2024 | 03:39
Independent SCCC investigation needed Yes, there should be an investigation at Sussex County Community College. That investigation should be done by an independent... Letters to the Editor 02 Apr 2024 | 08:41
Newton man charged with DWI Matthew Boyle, 34, of Newton was charged with driving while intoxicated about 3:30 p.m. March 3 after police responded to... Police & Fire 26 Mar 2024 | 06:38
SCL1 Delaware Tech's Shane Sylvester (11) fires the ball past Sussex County's goalie Liam MacClugage, resulting in a score. Sylvester made four goals in the March 17 game, which Delaware Tech won, 19-12. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) SCCC lacrosse team is 1-5 The Sussex County Community College (SCCC) lacrosse team has compiled a 1-5 record so far this season. Its only win was against... Sports 25 Mar 2024 | 11:26
Boating Safety Courses scheduled The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at Lake Hopatcong has scheduled several Boating Safety Courses in the area. Courses may be... Home 23 Mar 2024 | 06:18
Mila Wyrick, winner of the Karen Pinoci Young Artist Competition, will play a movement from Antonin Dvorak’s ‘Concerto for Cello.’ (Photo provided) Family Concert to feature young musicians today Local string students will take part in the New Sussex Symphony’s Family Concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at Sparta High... Home 16 Mar 2024 | 06:11
Antiques are everywhere you turn at Industry Kitchen & Bar in Sparta. (Photo by Sammie Finch) Industry takes diners back in time “I fell into the restaurant business later in life,” said Steve Scro. “I love people, collecting hard-to-find and unique... Local News 15 Mar 2024 | 06:15
Woman’s Club to award scholarships Applications for scholarships to be awarded by the Sparta Woman’s Club are now available. Guidance counselors at Sparta High... Home 14 Mar 2024 | 12:34
Jacob Alderete, left, with Dr. Chris Evans. Alderete worked with Evans and Dr. Catherine Cahill at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine during his summer fellowship from the Irene & Eric Simon Brain Research Foundation. (Photos courtesy of IES Brain Research Foundation) IES Brain Research Foundation turns 20 The Irene & Eric Simon (IES) Brain Research Foundation is celebrating its 20th anniversary and plans to resume awarding its... Home 10 Mar 2024 | 10:23