Jefferson ball carrier Braedan Cummings on the run in the game against Whippany Park at home Friday, Sept. 26. Jefferson won, 48-26, and Cummings made one touchdown. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point tops Newton, 35-33 High Point Regional High School won its fifth game in a row this season against Newton, 35-33, there Friday, Sept. 26. Jerron... Home 30 Sep 2025 | 04:30
Singer-songwriter Eli Lev will perform Thursday, Oct. 9 at Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub in Sparta. (Photo provided) Talking to Eli Lev Stefani M.C. Janelli talks to singer-songwriter Eli Lev, who has built his career on the idea that music can bring people... Home 25 Sep 2025 | 12:16
Sussex Tech school board members sought Sussex County residents interested in serving on the Sussex County Technical School Board of Education are invited to send... Home 23 Sep 2025 | 06:30
Gun violence doesn’t follow party lines In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic murder, our community - and our country - is divided. Some blame one side of the political... Letters to the Editor 22 Sep 2025 | 02:26
Sparta Mayor Neill Clark Action on flags attracts criticism Local governments in New Jersey divided on whether to lower flags to half-staff after the assassination of Charlie Kirk,... Home 22 Sep 2025 | 11:07
The African Children’s Choir will perform Sunday at Sparta Evangelical Free Church. (Photo provided) African Children’s Choir concert tonight in Sparta The African Children’s Choir will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at Sparta Evangelical Free Church, 429 Lafayette Road.... Entertainment 21 Sep 2025 | 09:50
Two knights demonstrate their sword-fighting skills Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Sparta Renaissance Festival. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Sparta Renaissance Festival ends today Each year, the Sparta Renaissance Festival begins with a tale. For the eighth annual festival this year, the king has pull... Home 21 Sep 2025 | 09:49
2 face theft, money laundering charges Two Wantage residents have been charged in connection with the theft and laundering of more than $139,000 from three local... Police & Fire 19 Sep 2025 | 10:15
High Point ball carrier Jerron Martress finds an opening in the game against Kittatinny on Friday, Sept. 12. He scored twice and rushed for 143 yards. The Wildcats won, 14-7. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point tops Kittatinny, 14-7 High Point Regional High School defeated Kittatinny Regional High School, 14-7, at home Friday, Sept. 12. Jerron Martress... Home 16 Sep 2025 | 04:13
Brian Vander Ark is best known as lead singer of the rock band the Verve Pipe. (Photo by Jamie Geysbeek) Talking to Brian Vander Ark Stefani M.C. Janelli talks to Brian Vander Ark of the Verve Pipe before of his performance Thursday, Sept. 25 at Krogh’s... Entertainment 14 Sep 2025 | 11:57
Sparta High School running back Brady Shagawat on a run in the game against Lakeland at home Friday, Sept. 5. He scored two touchdowns and the Spartans won, 34-7. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Vernon shuts out Dover Vernon Township High School defeated Dover, 36-0, there Friday, Sept. 5. Quarterback Nathaniel Kimkowski scored three touchdowns... Home 09 Sep 2025 | 07:21
Pope John running back Luke Gialanella carries the ball in the season opener against DePaul on Saturday, Aug. 30. DePaul won, 31-3. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point beats Jefferson High Point Regional High School defeated Jefferson, 35-17, in the season opener there Saturday, Aug. 30. After a 30-yard field... Home 02 Sep 2025 | 07:31
More than 320 people register for the eighth annual Askin & Hooker Labor Day run/walk Monday, Sept. 1 in Sparta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Labor Day 5K in Sparta Home 02 Sep 2025 | 07:24
04 Law & Order. In brief DWI charge Emil Vanderpaauw, 62, of Hopatcong was charged with driving while intoxicated Aug. 24, Sparta police said. About... Police & Fire 01 Sep 2025 | 12:09
Blood drive today in Sparta Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 246 Woodport Road, Sparta, will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday,... Home 28 Aug 2025 | 09:22
