School shootings: weapons of mass destruction We proud Americans, and rightly proud, have thrown up our hands and surrendered to the NRA and automatic weapons owners.... Letters to the Editor 21 Jun 2022 | 02:03
Just how dirty is your dirt? A big pile of orphaned dirt lies on the shoulder of Gate Schoolhouse Rd. in Goshen, one of a number of disowned dirt piles... Local News 20 Jun 2022 | 06:55
Margaret Dorothy ‘Peggy’ Pierson Margaret Dorothy ‘Peggy’ Pierson Margaret Dorothy “Peggy” Pierson, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones. A former resident of... Obituaries 20 Jun 2022 | 02:03
Trumpism Christianity A Trump Christian is an oxymoron at best, So let’s put faith and compassion to the test. Scripture, Tradition and Reason true... Letters to the Editor 20 Jun 2022 | 01:14
Check out Laura Renee’s work at the Lake House Café, starting June 24. Visit the Lake House Café for an artist reception Local artist Laura Renee will have her art on view at Lake House Cafe (8 White Deer Plaza, Sparta) through the month of July.... Entertainment 20 Jun 2022 | 12:28
SCCC Dean’s List, Spring 2022 Sussex County Community College recently announced the 420 students who showed the academic achievement required to make... Honor Roll/Dean's List 16 Jun 2022 | 09:50
It’s a Mad World Notice how we hear about school shootings, where children and teachers die, but we never hear of someone breaking into a... Letters to the Editor 14 Jun 2022 | 11:46
Emergency responses According to the State of NJ website, Sussex County has the worst emergency response time of all 21 counties, at an average... Letters to the Editor 14 Jun 2022 | 11:40
Billy Hector opens the festivities with his guitar-driven rockin’ blues. Sparta Cultural Affairs Committee announces summer concert lineup The Sparta Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC), with the assistance of the Sparta Town Council, recently announced a full program... Entertainment 14 Jun 2022 | 10:27
Sussex County’s ‘Welcome’ sign. ( Facebook) Sussex County deemed in good financial standing Sussex County has its highest fund balance since 2008, according to its 2021 audit, which was presented at the June 8 county... News 13 Jun 2022 | 09:28
Sheriff Michael F. Strada (sussex.nj.us) Sussex County Sheriff calls for armed security at area schools Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada is recommending that the county school superintendent seek funding from the State of... News 10 Jun 2022 | 03:27
Mary Jane St. John Mary Jane St. John Mary Jane St. John, age 73, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, with her daughters by her side. She... Obituaries 09 Jun 2022 | 03:28
Lucille Sowinski Lucille Sowinski Lucille Sowinski, 88, passed peacefully in her Lake Mohawk home on the evening of May 28, 2022, in Sparta, New Jersey. She... Obituaries 06 Jun 2022 | 04:02
A team of first responders helped carry the rider out of the woods. ( Sparta Township Fire Department) Dirt biker rescued from nighttime accident On June 3, at around 9:17 p.m. the Sparta Township Fire Department was dispatched to the wooded area behind Angelo Drive,... News 06 Jun 2022 | 02:12
Girls on the Run %k, which took place in Sparta on May 21. ( By Jack McCoy) Girls on the Run 5K returns after three-year hiatus The Girls on the Run (GOTR) 5k was back on Saturday, May 21, for the first time since 2019. The colorful crowd of over 750... News 27 May 2022 | 04:28
