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Magician Bernardo Sedlacek will operform at the Sparta Avenue Stage on Friday.

Sparta. Internationally acclaimed Brazilian magician Bernardo Sedlacek will bring his intimate, mind-bending close-up magic back to the Sparta Avenue Stage for a one-night performance Jan. 17.

Bernardo Sedlacek returns to Sparta for one-night magic show

09 Jan 2026 | 02:34

The Sparta Avenue Stage will welcome back internationally acclaimed Brazilian magician Bernardo Sedlacek for a one-night performance Saturday, Jan. 17, at 8 p.m.

Sedlacek is part of a new generation of magicians redefining close-up magic through intimate, intellectually engaging performances. Known for...

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Nisivoccia names Nick Sarinelli managing partner

09 Jan 2026 | 11:47

Dominick J. “Nick” Sarinelli, CPA, CFE, has been named managing partner, effective Jan. 1 at Nisivoccia,...

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<b>High school dropouts can get a high school diploma, weekly stipend, job skills training, three college credits, and other services through the New Jersey Youth Corps at Project Self-Sufficiency.</b>

High school dropouts can get a high school diploma, weekly stipend, job skills training, three college credits, and other services through the New Jersey Youth Corps at Project Self-Sufficiency.

Enrollment open for New Jersey Youth Corps program

08 Jan 2026 | 05:10

Enrollment is underway for the next session of the New Jersey Youth Corps program at Project Self-Sufficiency....

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Chris Carney

Carney announces bid for clerk

08 Jan 2026 | 05:02

Republican County Commissioner Chris Carney announced today that he would seek his party’s nomination...

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<b>Matt Berke will facilitate the 24/7 Dads parenting program offered by Project Self-Sufficiency.</b>

Matt Berke will facilitate the 24/7 Dads parenting program offered by Project Self-Sufficiency. ( Photo courtesy Julian Huarte)

Project Self-Sufficiency to Offer parenting courses

08 Jan 2026 | 04:56

Project Self-Sufficiency will offer a series of online and in-person parenting courses beginning in January,...

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Washington leads Pope John to holiday consolation win

05 Jan 2026 | 12:54

Mia Washington totaled 18 points, six rebounds, three steals, two assists and one block and Natalija...

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<b>Makennah Torppey of Branchville looks at art.</b>

Makennah Torppey of Branchville looks at art. ( Photo by Maria Kovic)

Museum holds first night event

05 Jan 2026 | 11:10

The Skylands Museum of Art held a first night on Jan. 2, as artists featured their artwork. The museum...

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Sparta. Internationally acclaimed Brazilian magician Bernardo Sedlacek will bring his intimate, mind-bending close-up magic back to the Sparta Avenue Stage for a one-night performance Jan. 17.

Bernardo Sedlacek returns to Sparta for one-night magic show

Nisivoccia names Nick Sarinelli managing partner

Enrollment open for New Jersey Youth Corps program

Carney announces bid for clerk

Project Self-Sufficiency to Offer parenting courses

Washington leads Pope John to holiday consolation win

Museum holds first night event

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