Bus drivers needed sign in Franklin, NJ ( Photo: Jeanne Straus) ‘It’s beyond anyone’s control’ Across the country, a national shortage of bus drivers added another layer of disruption to the 2021 school year. Local districts... Local News 22 Sep 2021 | 09:18
Mosquitos detected with West Nile Virus in Stanhope Borough Administrator Brian McNeilly reported, at the Stanhope Council meeting, Sept. 14, that mosquitoes were detected with... Local News 21 Sep 2021 | 03:33
Area religious leaders gather with community members to bless the new location of the Sparta Community Food Pantry. ( PHOTO BY LAURIE GORDON) Blend of blessings celebrate Sparta Community Food Pantry relocation In a rather unsettling time - between the 20th Anniversary of 911, Afghanistan and the continuation of COVID - beauty, bounty... Local News 20 Sep 2021 | 04:06
Dean’s List stars Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ● Austin Krzyzak of Glenwood and is pursuing a bachelor of science in... Local News 19 Sep 2021 | 07:29
Photo matting (Photo by Virginia Kolstead) Learn how to print and mat photos with the Sparta Camera Club Have you ever wondered how to get a great print from your photos or how to mat the photo that you love? The Sparta Camera... Entertainment 19 Sep 2021 | 05:35
(Photo provided) Sparta Historical Society to host classic car show Check out vintage cars at the sixth annual car show of the Sparta Historical Society. This year’s theme is “Orphaned Cars.”... Entertainment 19 Sep 2021 | 05:03
Juggler and mime Bob Lloyd (Photo provided) Sparta Stage presents ‘Vaudeville Varieties’ Sparta. Sparta Stage will present “Vaudeville Varieties” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3. This show features magician/comedian... Entertainment 19 Sep 2021 | 04:49
Sparta Police blotter Report of intoxicated driver results in DWI arrest On Sept. 11 at approximately 9 p.m., an anonymous caller reported someone... Police & Fire 19 Sep 2021 | 03:13
Flags at Pope John (Photo by Laurie Gordon) Catholic Academy commemorates 9/11 with 2,977 flags on campus The sign in front of Pope John XXIII High School read, “We will never forget.” Surrounding it and the entire Catholic Academy... Local News 17 Sep 2021 | 04:31
Lake Mohawk Man dies in accidental drowning at Lake Mohawk Sparta. An 80-year-old man drowned in Lake Mohawk on Sunday, over the Labor Day weekend. Lawrence Botts was having trouble... Local News 07 Sep 2021 | 04:08
Crazy quilt at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum (Photo provided) Homespun arts star in fall exhibit at Van Kirk Museum The Sparta Historical Society presents “The Creative Spirit: Homespun Arts,” opening Sunday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. as... Entertainment 03 Sep 2021 | 05:04
Cadet Thomas Dean (Photo provided) Sparta cadet completes rigorous training at West Point Sparta. Cadet Thomas Kevin Dean, son of Timothy Dean and Danielle Dean of Sparta, completed Cadet Basic Training at the U.S.... Milestones 31 Aug 2021 | 04:29
Holly Gouger and Jill Cadorin Lake Mohawk Golf Club takes home the Bronze, Silver and Gold The Lake Mohawk Golf Club recently took home the Bronze, Silver, and Gold at the 2021 New Jersey State Fair and Sussex County... Sports 31 Aug 2021 | 04:25
The worst place in the world to be a woman Can you think of a worse place for a female to be right now than Afghanistan? Afghanistan’s history is rife with conflict.... Letters to the Editor 22 Aug 2021 | 10:26
(Photo: cdc.gov) Coronavirus Pandemic History The nineteen-eighteen Spanish-flu pandemic, Letters to the Editor 22 Aug 2021 | 09:34
