Harlan Coben has written 36 novels. Coben to visit Sparta Books on Monday Author Harlan Coben will visit Sparta Books, 29 Center St., at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 13 to share his newest novel, “Think... Business 09 May 2024 | 01:41
William Kroth Mining museum chief to talk tonight The Sparta Historical Society will host a program on mining at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at the Sparta Presbyterian Church hall,... Local News 09 May 2024 | 01:41
"Allow your children to play, everything should be fun." — Martha Dubensky, GAIT Equine Assisted Services, Milford, Pa. Photo by Sammie Finch A mother’s touch Local News 08 May 2024 | 10:35
After catching the ball, Sussex Tech catcher Carter Stewart-Estler is unable to make the tag before Belvidere runner Mason Pantophlet crosses home plate to score in the first inning April 27. Belvidere won, 7-3, in Sparta. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Heim pitches no-hitter Gabrielle Heim pitched a five-inning no-hitter, singled twice and scored; Alexia Hill went 2-for-2 with a home run and five... Sports 07 May 2024 | 06:12
Sussex Tech school board to meet Monday The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a vote of no confidence in the administration and school... Home 07 May 2024 | 06:10
Residents fill the council chambers for the Planning Board meeting May 1. The board voted to restart the application process for Diamond Chip Realty’s plan to build two warehouses at 33 Demarest Road. (Photo by Dave Smith) Starting anew on warehouse application A newly constituted Planning Board devoted solely to Diamond Chip Realty’s (DCR) application to build two warehouses at 33... Local News 07 May 2024 | 06:08
Basil Holowach Basil Holowach, a 55-year resident of Sparta, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his home. He was 91. Obituaries 07 May 2024 | 02:29
Veritas presents murder mystery drama this week Veritas Christian Academy will present a murder mystery drama production, ”Murder on the 518,” on Friday, May 10 and Saturday,... Local News 05 May 2024 | 11:28
‘Too stressful’: why some students are saying no thanks to standardized tests As students across the tristate region sharpened pencils - or, increasingly, fired up computers - in preparation for multiple... Local News 02 May 2024 | 11:23
Planning Board set to review warehouse plan tonight The Sparta Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a preliminary site plan submitted by Diamond Chip Realty at its meeting... Local News 01 May 2024 | 12:37
Township aims to be film-ready Sparta is taking steps to become a film-ready community, with hopes of attracting production companies - and their dollars... Local News 01 May 2024 | 12:15
Jodie Penn organized the Special Olympics Spring Vendor & Craft Fair on Saturday, April 27 outside Sparta High School. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Special Olympics Spring Vendor & Craft Fair Local News 01 May 2024 | 12:13
Americana pop/rock singer-songwriter JM Stevens recently released his full-length sophomore album, ‘Nowhere to Land.’ (Photo by Mark Abernathy) Talking to JM Stevens Stefani M.C. Janelli interviews Americana pop/rock singer-songwriter JM Stevens, who recently released his full-length sophomore... Entertainment 28 Apr 2024 | 04:28
Pope John defeats High Point, 10-3 Lilly Gang, Samantha Piotrowsky and Serena Lorenzo each scored twice to power the ninth-seeded Pope John XXIII Regional High... Sports 28 Apr 2024 | 03:51
Special Olympics Vendor & Craft Fair is today The Sparta Special Olympics Vendor & Craft Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27 in the front parking lot... Local News 27 Apr 2024 | 05:21