James J. McDowell James (Jim) J. McDowell of Sparta (Lake Mohawk), N.J., passed peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020, at Karen Ann Quinlan... Obituaries 29 Mar 2020 | 03:09
NJ death toll rises to 20 Governor Phil Murphy announced 590 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing New Jersey's total to 1,914, with 20 deaths, as... Local News 22 Mar 2020 | 04:35
Family Help Hotlines available in NJ New Jersey reminds residents of hotlines available to residents while the state navigates its way through the novel coronavirus... Police & Fire 22 Mar 2020 | 04:24
Handcrafted masks made by Sparta Moms. ( JoAnn Ferraro Gregoli) Moms make masks for local hospitals: Public invited to help too Sparta MOMS are handcrafting masks for local hospitals and could use more materials and volunteer help to make more masks.... Local News 22 Mar 2020 | 10:14
Sparta restricts public access to municipal buildings through April 3 Sparta Township tonight announced that municipal offices will have restricted access for members of the public. This comes... News 18 Mar 2020 | 10:40
Frozen apples in the Pennings' orchard following an ice storm. ( Photo provided) Local voices on climate change: 'You cannot deny it' If you don't believe in climate change, ask the farmer who never saw his father lose a crop to hail but has lost his own... Local News 13 Mar 2020 | 10:50
Empty shelves where hand sanitizer once stood. ( Photos by Pamela Chergotis) Amid hand sanitizer shortage, pharmacists emphasize hygiene If the continuing news coverage of the novel coronavirus has you thinking about stocking up on hand sanitizer or face masks,... Local News 04 Mar 2020 | 01:45
Sussex County Prosecutor's Office Feb. 27 Vincent Scardino, Jr., 49, of Newton, was sentenced to two years of probation and 180 days in the county jail. He... Police & Fire 03 Mar 2020 | 01:18
The formal ceremony of retired flags takes place at the veteran’s cemetery in Sparta. ( PHOTO: JANET REDYKE) Cemetery hosts flag retirement The seventh annual American flag retirement ceremony was held on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Northern New Jersey Veteran’s Memorial... Local News 28 Feb 2020 | 03:52
Karen B. Toepper Karen B. Toepper of Sparta, NJ, passed away after a hard battle with Cancer, on February 16, 2020. She leaves behind her... Obituaries 18 Feb 2020 | 05:02
The Vein and Laser Center of New Jersey team: RMA Michelle, Dr. Dash, & RVS Allyson 5 Reasons Why You Need to See Dr. Dash Dr. Sarat Dash’s Vein and Laser Center of New Jersey brings an unmatched level of expertise to the local scene. The dedication... Sponsored Content 29 Jan 2020 | 03:23
Milford motorist with suspended driving privileges is arrested in Sparta Milford. Dawn Ashley, 33, of Milford was arrested on Jan. 21 by the police in Sparta, N.J., for driving while her driving... Police & Fire 28 Jan 2020 | 03:02
Susanne Marie Neubert Susanne Marie Neubert Sue Neubert, 76, of Suwanee, Georgia passed away Tuesday, January 7th after a short illness. Sue was born July 8th, 1943... Obituaries 27 Jan 2020 | 11:34
Sparta High School Cheer ( SHS) Sparta Cheer Sparta High School Cheer Team and Sparta Recreation Senior Division Team participated at the Hackettstown Winter Cheer Competition... Sports 26 Jan 2020 | 03:31
Jack Turkington Jack Turkington Jack Turkington , an all-around decent human being, a practical joker and a fiercely loyal pal, died on Sunday, Jan. 12,... Obituaries 25 Jan 2020 | 11:02
