Harper Schmid, left, and Paige Parlapiano trained six days a week before the competition. 9th-grade skater wins bronze Two Sparta girls took part in the 2024 Eastern Sectional Singles Final ice skating competition Oct. 31-Nov. 4 in Coral Springs,... Home 29 Nov 2023 | 04:16
All My Fault will entertain with a mix of ‘80s, ‘90s, and current rock and dance tunes Saturday night at Hef’s Hut in Vernon. (Photo courtesy of All My Fault) Christmas with the Celts, Carpenters The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to kick off the festivities than enjoying live music in Sussex County.... Home 26 Nov 2023 | 10:36
IN1 In center group, from left, chef Carmine DiGiovanni, owners Steve and Rachael Scro, and Sussex County Chamber of Commerce president Tammie Horsfield, surrounded by supporters, cut the wire Nov. 10 to open Industry Restaurant + Bar in Sparta. (Photos provided) Industry gets down to business When Mohawk House owner Steve Scro broke ground on his second restaurant, originally to be called Modern Farmer, in September... Home 19 Nov 2023 | 05:35
A Holiday Wish Tree has been set up in the Sparta Public Library for more than 26 years. (Photos provided) Holiday Wish Tree growing For more than 26 years, the Holiday Wish Tree in the Sparta Public Library has been making holidays happier for children... Home 18 Nov 2023 | 08:27
Operation Toy Train collecting toys For the 15th holiday season in a row, local nonprofit Operation Toy Train will roll out its special train to collect toy... Home 18 Nov 2023 | 08:04
Township Journal wins awards in national newspaper contest The Township Journal and its eight sister publications published by Straus News won 15 awards in the National Newspaper Association’s... Local News 29 Sep 2023 | 09:00
Regular donations can aid animals in need After COVID-19, we all have had to struggle to maintain our fiscal homes. It seems like we are being charged for almost every... Letters to the Editor 06 Jul 2023 | 12:06
Noah Leyman Noah Michael Leyman of Warner Robins, Ga., formerly of Hampton Township, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 4, 2023, in... Obituaries 16 Jun 2023 | 08:24
Tim Allocca of Mercedes-Benz of Newton congratulates the Amin family of Sparta. They won a two-year lease of a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB, an electric vehicle. Everyone age 21 and older who took a test drive of an electric vehicle during the dealership’s Electric Dream Days event April 29 was entered in the raffle. (Photo provided) Driving electric Local News 05 May 2023 | 05:30
TJ1 Kittatinny Regional High School’s The K-Train performs. (Photo by Sammie Finch) School bands compete in Jazz Festival Sparta High School’s award-winning music department hosted its fifth annual Jazz Festival on April 5, attracting a dozen... Local News 18 Apr 2023 | 05:31
Where in Newton? Frey Complete Automotive, along Sparta Ave. 1124 Where in Newton answer Readers who identified themselves as Guy Puffer, Walter Thies, Carl Lantz, Sam Buca, Guito Pufitno, Mark Avondoglio, Richard... Where In Answers 21 Nov 2022 | 03:47
Where in Newton? Boonton Auto and Tire Supply, along Sparta Ave. 1117 Where in Newton answer Readers who identified themselves as Walter Thies, Bob and Pat Kapral, Joan and Greg Newell, Dawn Laird, Jennifer Sipley,... Where In Answers 15 Nov 2022 | 04:04
Sunset View Farm hosts ‘The Big Dig’ A dozen dahlia lovers showed up to lend their time and talents at “The Big Dig” hosted by Sunset View Farm in Andover Twp.... Local News 15 Nov 2022 | 03:16
LeeLoo with Kate McArdle’s other dogs. ( Photo courtesy Kate McArdle) O.S.C.A.R. to host a number of pet adoption events One Step Closer Animal Rescue, affectionately known as O.S.C.A.R., works to save as many dogs and cats as it can and to ensure... Home 18 Oct 2022 | 03:01
Leslie K. Brooks of Andover is shown with her book, Education Aggravation: A Retired Teacher’s View from the Trenches - A Call to Action. Andover author releases her first book Leslie K. Brooks, a local author from Andover, and retired teacher with her master’s degree in Education, has released her... Entertainment 02 May 2022 | 01:17