Evan Johnson slides under the tag to score the first run for Pope John XXIII Regional High School in the game against Morristown-Beard on Wednesday, June 4. The Lions won, 6-3, in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA Non-Public North Jersey, Group B tournament. They will face Montclair Kimberley in the final round there at 4 p.m. Friday, June 6. (Photos by Glenn Clark) Photos: Pope John in baseball finals today 06 Jun 2025 | 08:28 Sports
Local News Deborah Prudenti Gianuzzi conducts a band concert at Sparta High School. She is retiring after a 34-year teaching career. (Photos provided) ‘Music is for every kid’ 05 Jun 2025 | 08:26 For 34 years, Deborah Prudenti Gianuzzi has led with passion and purpose, shaping the music program and...
Local News The Appalachian Trail passes through the Delaware Water Gap from Pennsylvania, runs atop the Kittatinny Ridge in New Jersey and hugs the New York border before turning northeast and crossing the Hudson River at Bear Mountain State Park. (Source: arcgis.com) Budget cuts could hurt Appalachian Trail 05 Jun 2025 | 12:44 The Appalachian Trail. For many in this area, it means a trip up to Sunrise Mountain in Stokes State...
Entertainment Cassidy Catanzaro, a Grammy-nominated songwriter, plays Saturday afternoon at Blue Arrow Farm in Pine Island, N.Y., (Photo courtesy of Cassidy Catanzaro) Singer-songwriters on local stages 01 Jun 2025 | 10:47 Friday, June 6 Bronwen, a duo, performs at 6 p.m. at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, offering a laid-back...
Local News Matthieu Patterson of Sparta throws an ax at a target at Sparta Day. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Township celebration marks 50th year 03 Jun 2025 | 07:49 Despite the rain, the Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta (JWCS) expected to raise about $15,000 at the 50th...
Local News School bond referendum set for Sept. 16 01 Jun 2025 | 12:19 The Sparta Township Public Schools plan to hold a bond referendum Tuesday, Sept. 16. Voters will decide...
Sports Sparta and Passaic Valley players battle for control of the ball in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 2 tournament May 28. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Sports roundup: Vannatta, Corcoran win gold 03 Jun 2025 | 02:11 Nick Vannatta and Jordan Perez earned gold and silver, respectively, in the javelin event and Seamus...
An Egyptian quilt on display at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum in Sparta. (Photo provided) Quilts on display Sunday The Sparta Historical Society’s exhibit “Quilts: More Than Meets the Eye” will be on display from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June... Entertainment 05 Jun 2025 | 09:19
Early voting for primary under way Registered voters may cast ballots for the June 10 primary elections in person during early voting June 3-8 at these locations:... Home 03 Jun 2025 | 07:28
2 get six years in prison in death of cyclist Sabrina Pomales, 30, and Elizabeth Palacios-Gotay, 22, were sentenced to six years in prison in connection with a fatal motor... Police & Fire 04 Jun 2025 | 06:34
Safety Village planned June 23-26 The Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta will present Safety Village 2025, a safety education program for children entering kindergarten... Local News 17 May 2025 | 03:51
Perfect home in Lake Mohawk Lake Mohawk is the prime location for summer 2025. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms make this home spacious and super-inviting.... Business 30 May 2025 | 12:44
AIR1 The 16th annual NJ Airshow will be June 13-15 at the Greenwood Lake Airport in West Milford. (Photo provided) NJ Airshow is next weekend The 16th annual NJ Airshow - featuring precision flying and high-speed maneuvers by some of the world’s top airshow performers... Home 04 Jun 2025 | 11:51