Sparta renews contract with health consultant Sparta. The Sparta Township Council agreed to renew its contract with Steven Levinson of Assurance Consulting Associates... Local News 22 Jan 2021 | 12:48
Sparta Girls ski team wins first place, boys capture third It was an impressive team effort from all the Sparta racers at the second slalom race of the season held at Winter 4 Kids... Sports 19 Jan 2021 | 04:00
Sparta Ski Team awaits course inspection (Photo provided) Sparta ski teams take podium third at first race of the season It was an energetic and thrilling first race of the season. Sporting masks and social distancing, we were all ecstatic to... Sports 19 Jan 2021 | 03:56
On Jan. 22, we must celebrate the United Nations’ efforts to prevent nuclear war To the Editor: “Peace on earth, good will toward all humankind” is a refrain that reverberates throughout the recently concluded... Letters to the Editor 18 Jan 2021 | 05:59
Tell our representatives to fund people’s needs, not buy weapons that can end life as we know it A historic event of tremendous importance for humankind, the Treaty to Ban Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), will go into effect on... Letters to the Editor 18 Jan 2021 | 05:51
Sparta Police blotter Speeding spurs drug arrest Sparta. On Jan. 5 at approximately 8:15 p.m., Sparta Police officer Jonathan Poon observed a blue... Police & Fire 18 Jan 2021 | 03:55
Affordable home offers lake views Turn the key and enjoy expansive Lake Saginaw views in this charming, renovated home. It’s set high on a wooded lot that... Business 18 Jan 2021 | 03:35
Take a personal tour with Thomas Edison The Sparta Historical Society’s special exhibit at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum, “Thomas A. Edison: The Person, The Vision,... Entertainment 18 Jan 2021 | 01:44
Local police get FBI warning before inauguration Fallout from the recent assault on the United States Capitol continues, and local law enforcement agents have started to... Local News 15 Jan 2021 | 04:45
Dr. Frank Kane (Photo provided) Upon his retirement, Dr. Frank Kane looks back on 37 years as a family physician It wasn’t an easy decision. “You come to know your patients not just as patients but as individuals,” said Dr. Frank Kane.... Local News 14 Jan 2021 | 04:12
Sparta Chess team wins two national titles The Sparta Chess Team had a fantastic tournament recently at the U.S. Chess/Chess.com K-12 Showdown. The Sparta High School... Local News 12 Jan 2021 | 04:17
Nancy Reed Kulsar Nancy Reed Kulsar Nancy Reed Kulsar of Sparta, N.J., died peacefully at home Jan. 6, 2021, in Sparta. She graduated from Franklin High School... Obituaries 12 Jan 2021 | 03:55
Kathryn (Kathy) Jean LaDuke Kathryn (Kathy) Jean LaDuke Kathryn (Kathy) Jean LaDuke passed away on Jan. 7, 2021, after a prolonged battle with COVID-19. She was 68. Kathy was born... Obituaries 12 Jan 2021 | 03:54
Move-in ready home offers privacy This spacious four-bedroom colonial on a cul-de sac has a charming front porch that welcomes family and friends. This home... Local News 11 Jan 2021 | 03:41
Sparta Police blotter East Shore crash results in DWI On Dec. 31 at approximately 3:50 a.m., Sparta Police Department patrols were dispatched to... Police & Fire 08 Jan 2021 | 03:45