Children play in the Kids Country area during Sparta Day on June 3, 2023. (File photo by Deirdre Mastandrea) Vendor registration open for Sparta Day Vendor registration is open for the 49th annual Sparta Day, said the Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta (JWCS) and title sponsor... Local News 16 Mar 2024 | 01:50
The Sparta High School robotics team 5249 Z lost in the quarterfinals of the VEX Robotics Competition’s state championships. (Photo provided) 5 teams compete in state robotics contest Five teams from Sparta High School competed in the state championships of the VEX Robotics Competition on Saturday, March... Local News 15 Mar 2024 | 02:59
FW1 The Sparta Education Foundation fundraiser was Saturday, March 9 at the Barn at Hillside Park in Andover. (Photo by Maria Kovic) 10th annual Wine & Food Pairing The Sparta Education Foundation held its 10th annual Wine & Food Pairing fundraiser Saturday, March 9 at the Barn at Hillside... Local News 12 Mar 2024 | 09:55
Deb Reidmiller speaks to Cub Scout Pack 150 of Sparta about disabilities. (Photos provided) Cub Scouts learn about disabilities Cub Scout Pack 150 of Sparta marked Disability Awareness Month with a special meeting and the introduction of a tranquility... Local News 10 Mar 2024 | 10:58
Meet Roland ABOUT Male beagle. 2-3 years old. 41 pounds. Sparta CHARACTERISTICS Roland was surrendered when his owners decided they did not... Local News 08 Mar 2024 | 01:32
Ricardo Rojas, son of Ralph Rojas, addresses attendees at the 2022 Ralph Rojas Scholarship Awards Ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 in Sparta. (Photo by Teresa Sellinger) VFW to provide 10 scholarships The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 in Sparta will provide 10 Ralph Rojas scholarships this year. The scholarships, totaling... Local News 08 Mar 2024 | 10:28
Meet Poppy Lonestar ABOUT Female pit bull terrier mix. About 2½ years old. Flanders CHARACTERISTICS Poppy recently was returned after being in a... Local News 07 Mar 2024 | 08:45
The Pope John XXIII Regional High School mock trial team won the Sussex County competition. (Photo provided) Pope John team wins county mock trial contest The Pope John XXIII Regional High School mock trial team won the Sussex County competition Feb. 21 at the historic county... Local News 03 Mar 2024 | 12:54
Peace Hevi Sparta UNICO awards 3 scholarships Sparta UNICO has awarded three scholarships to graduates of Vernon Township High School. • Richard Healy of Sussex has been... Local News 03 Mar 2024 | 08:49
Wine & Food Pairing tonight in Sparta The Sparta Education Foundation holds its 10th annual Wine & Food Pairing fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 9... Local News 09 Mar 2024 | 10:11
Joel Farkas Women’s history programs Thursday Two programs are planned Thursday, March 21 as part of the Sparta Historical Society’s series for Women’s History Month. Local News 15 Mar 2024 | 10:25
The notification displayed a fake number for Apple Support in order to convince M she was speaking with customer service over the phone. Photo provided. Scammers nearly collect $30,000 from Warwick resident’s bank account. Here’s how: M, a retired nurse and a longtime Warwick resident, was playing solitaire on her iPad after lunch on Friday, Feb. 16, when... Evergreen 04 Mar 2024 | 01:29
Brendan Mullally and his dog, Ozzie, in the fall of 2022. When you get a phone call saying your son is lying dead on the side of the road My wife’s cell phone rang shortly before noon on Nov. 2, 2022 – the Day of the Dead, according to my iPad calendar. It was... Evergreen 12 Mar 2024 | 12:00
Jacob Alderete, left, with Dr. Chris Evans. Alderete worked with Evans and Dr. Catherine Cahill at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine during his summer fellowship from the Irene & Eric Simon Brain Research Foundation. (Photos courtesy of IES Brain Research Foundation) IES Brain Research Foundation turns 20 The Irene & Eric Simon (IES) Brain Research Foundation is celebrating its 20th anniversary and plans to resume awarding its... Local News 10 Mar 2024 | 10:23
Sparta High School presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Sparta High School will present its spring show, “The Wizard of Oz,” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2 and... Local News 27 Feb 2024 | 04:32