Cell Phones Something to consider: Not everyone has or wants a cell phone. Not everyone wants to connect to the internet on their phone... Letters to the Editor 16 Aug 2022 | 10:32
A satirical meme of a “surveillance bird.” Birds aren’t real There is a conspiracy theory that “Birds Aren’t Real,” This is not “alt-facts” or “fake news” but the real deal. This “deep... Letters to the Editor 16 Aug 2022 | 10:27
Sean and Kim of the Franklin ShopRite register blood donors at the drive on August 8. ( Photo by Janet Redyke) Urgent blood donation need continues At a recent blood drive sponsored by the Franklin ShopRite, associate Sean was heard making an announcement over the store’s... Local News 11 Aug 2022 | 11:23
Pass It Along Triathlon sees huge turnout after two-year hiatus On Saturday, July 30, 220 triathletes competed in the 2022 Pass It Along Triathlon at Lake Mohawk Country Club in Sparta,... Local News 09 Aug 2022 | 11:07
Kiki Darrell ( Photo courtesy athletics.desales.edu) College sports champs to watch The Sparta area has generated several student athletes that have continued their academic as well as athletic careers at... Sports 09 Aug 2022 | 10:35
Diamond Chip application must be rejected I am having a difficult time understanding why the DCR application has not been either rejected or denied at this point.... Letters to the Editor 09 Aug 2022 | 09:54
Cancer survivor Gary Gardner, after his 44th prostate cancer treatment with some of the hospital staff members. Local survivor to establish prostate cancer awareness & support group His name is Gary Gardner and he says that he “usually sits in the back row.” He’s not one of those people who stands up to... Local News 08 Aug 2022 | 02:32
Kelley Swindall. Kelley Swindall coming to Sparta Summer Concert Series The Sparta Summer Concert Series brings country music to the stage on August 12th with the arrival of country cantadora Kelley... Entertainment 05 Aug 2022 | 03:31
Gov. Murphy’s prohibition on bear culling must stop Yesterday a large bear walked through my back yard coming from the direction of Alpine School. I was lucky not to be outdoors... Letters to the Editor 05 Aug 2022 | 12:26
Sparta Police. Tailgating incident leads to DWI arrest On July 30 at around 3:30 a.m., Sparta Police Officer Phil Longo reported seeing a black Hyundai Tuscon following another... Police & Fire 04 Aug 2022 | 04:55
Sparta Police. Sparta PD reports ‘erratic behavior’ before DWI charge On July 30 at around 11 a.m., Sparta Police Officer Christopher Botta was dispatched to PNC Bank for a report of a customer... Police & Fire 04 Aug 2022 | 04:45
Bobby Harden Check out Bobby Harden in concert! The Sparta Summer Concert Series welcomes legendary singer Bobby Harden on Friday August 5. Harden, New York City’s acclaimed... Entertainment 02 Aug 2022 | 01:42
Truck traffic beyond belief! As a longtime Sparta resident, I have thoughts about the proposed and approved mega warehouse distribution center to be built... Letters to the Editor 26 Jul 2022 | 12:15
Dreams can come true Like many Brooklyn Dodger fans. I waited most of my life to see Gil Hodges last of the great players of their first World... Letters to the Editor 26 Jul 2022 | 12:08
Husband-and-wife duo The Harrisons are set to perform for the SWC. SWC Music Festival lineup announced Sussex-Wantage Woman’s Club (SWC) will be holding a music festival to help raise funds for the group’s ongoing community... Entertainment 22 Jul 2022 | 01:32
