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The Sparta Ambulance Service had its annual installation dinner at The Barn of Perona Farms. Members were sworn in by Sparta Townshp Mayor Dean Blumetti: Pictured from left, Blumetti, Sgt. Christopher Munoz, Second Lt. Alexa Griffin, First Lt. Richard Bartlett, Capt. Ben Wright, Trustee Lucy Katzen and Trustee John Cronin.
The Sparta Ambulance Service had its annual installation dinner at The Barn of Perona Farms. Members were sworn in by Sparta Townshp Mayor Dean Blumetti: Pictured from left, Blumetti, Sgt. Christopher Munoz, Second Lt. Alexa Griffin, First Lt. Richard Bartlett, Capt. Ben Wright, Trustee Lucy Katzen and Trustee John Cronin. ( Photo: Dave Smith)

Sparta. The Sparta Ambulance Service had its annual installation dinner on Saturday at The Barn of Perona Farms.

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The PSTA held a graduation in the Performing Arts Center for students in the program. ( Photo: Alex Ralph; Lunch Box Studio)

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New and gently used prom dresses and accessories will be offered at Project Self-Sufficiency’s ‘Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop’.

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A speller considers his word during the 2024 Delaware Valley Elementary School spelling bee.
A speller considers his word during the 2024 Delaware Valley Elementary School spelling bee. ( Becca Tucker)

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<b>Board of County Commissioners Clerk Linda Miller, CFO/County Treasurer Elke Yetter, Board of County Commissioner Director Jill Space, County Administrator Christina Marks and Deputy Administrator Lorraine Hentz</b>
Board of County Commissioners Clerk Linda Miller, CFO/County Treasurer Elke Yetter, Board of County Commissioner Director Jill Space, County Administrator Christina Marks and Deputy Administrator Lorraine Hentz ( Photo: Jill Space)

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Sparta's Isabella Van Winkle dribbles the ball past West Morris Central's Alanna Vieira. Vanwinkle scored 7 points.
Sparta's Isabella Van Winkle dribbles the ball past West Morris Central's Alanna Vieira. Vanwinkle scored 7 points. ( Photo by George Leroy Hunter )

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K.J.S. United's goalie Stefan Filewicz drops down to intercept the incoming puck. Filewicz made 27 saves.
K.J.S. United's goalie Stefan Filewicz drops down to intercept the incoming puck. Filewicz made 27 saves. ( Photo by George Leroy Hunter )

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