Sparta church carnival next week Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Sparta will hold its annual carnival July 8-12 at the church, 294 Sparta Ave. The hours are... Home 04 Jul 2025 | 10:32
Renovated maternity unit opens Atlantic Health’s Newton Medical Center formally opened its newly renovated maternity unit June 17. It features 17 private... Business 28 Jun 2025 | 12:58
Sussex County Technical School graduates toss their caps at the end of graduation Wednesday, June 18. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Photos: Sussex County Technical School graduation News 25 Jun 2025 | 08:02
Regina Sax Regina Bernadette Sax (née Ryan) entered into eternal life on June 20, 2025. She was 91. She was born May 10, 1934, in Baltimore,... Obituaries 24 Jun 2025 | 08:23
Funding cuts threaten NOAA’s work My love for the ocean is something that goes so far back I cannot even remember when it truly began. From childhood holidays... Letters to the Editor 14 Jun 2025 | 02:57
The cast of ‘Mile 59’ in rehearsal. From left are Phil Cocilovo, Fenrir Lewin, Stephen Burke, Benjamin Smith, Leo Watson and Gavin Bermingham. (Photo provided) Ognibene’s play in NYC festival An original play by Sparta resident Allison Ognibene will be featured in the New York Theater Festival’s 2025 Spring/Summer... Entertainment 07 Jun 2025 | 09:50
Don’t blame public employees for budget increase This is a reply to a recent letter titled “Budget up because of public pensions.” Sir, the budget is up because of the vast... Letters to the Editor 07 Jun 2025 | 03:06
Senior services hearing today The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services and its Advisory Council will hold... Home 05 Jun 2025 | 07:33
Gerald Tedesco Spring concert today honors late conductor The Sussex County Youth Orchestras will present their annual spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1 at Mount Olive Middle... Entertainment 01 Jun 2025 | 08:07
Couple gets 1 year in prison A Sparta couple was sentenced to 12 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining about $790,000 in federal Economic Injury... Police & Fire 31 May 2025 | 11:01
2 plead guilty to child porn charges A woman from Sparta and a Texas man admitted exploiting a child and producing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba... Police & Fire 29 May 2025 | 06:12
The Class of 2024 enters the commencement ceremony at Pope John XXIII Regional High School in Sparta on June 3. (Photos provided) Pay up or miss commencement At the end of each school year, schools are left with missing materials, unpaid lunch accounts and late library book fees.... Local News 23 May 2025 | 06:52
Barbara Murphy Barbara Jane Murphy of Monmouth, Maine, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston,... Obituaries 19 May 2025 | 10:51
More than 430 people take part in the Girls on the Run Spring 5K on Saturday, May 10 in Sparta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Girls on the Run Spring 5K Home 14 May 2025 | 04:36
Community food pantry turns 40 The Sparta Community Food Pantry is celebrating 40 years of service to residents of Sussex County and the surrounding area.... Home 13 May 2025 | 12:26
