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Protesters march along Mohawk Avenue in Sparta on Saturday, March 29. (Photo by Maria Kovic)

SPARTA. Event aims to give people a chance to speak out against injustices, organizer says.

100 protest Trump policies

01 Apr 2025 | 05:57

About 100 people gathered to protest President Donald Trump’s policies Saturday, March 29.

After listening to speakers during a Rally for Justice & Equality at Dykstra Park, they took their chants and signs to Mohawk Avenue so passersby could see them.

”We’re standing here together to speak out against...

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Jon Connolly

UPDATED: Connolly leaves SCCC

01 Apr 2025 | 05:54

Sussex County Community College (SCCC) and its former president Jon Connolly agreed to part ways, effective...

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<b>Phil Destefano, a Democrat running for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners, speaks to the Sussex County Democratic Committee on Sunday, March 23 in Sparta. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff)</b>

Phil Destefano, a Democrat running for the Sussex County Board of County Commissioners, speaks to the Sussex County Democratic Committee on Sunday, March 23 in Sparta. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff)

State, county races contested

27 Mar 2025 | 09:44

Democrats are expected to run for two state Assembly seats in Legislative District 24 as well as one...

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Sparta's Diandre Carr leaps toward the ball in the game against Randolph on Wednesday, March 26. The Spartans lost, 2-0. Carr is credited with three kills, one block, one dig and one assist. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter)

Sports roundup: Spartans win first two matches

01 Apr 2025 | 05:56

The Sparta High School boys tennis team got off to a fast start, winning the first two matches of its...

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The Fixx will perform Thursday, April 10 at the Newton Theatre. (Photo courtesy of the Fixx)

Acoustic sets on stages this week

31 Mar 2025 | 10:11

Friday, April 4

John Murphy performs a solo set at 6 p.m. at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15.

John Pabst...

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Route 80 east could reopen in 7 weeks

30 Mar 2025 | 10:02

The permanent long-term repair of Route 80 eastbound is progressing in Wharton, Morris County, according...

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Chamber’s awards luncheon April 10

30 Mar 2025 | 04:35

The Sussex County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Toast to the Stars Awards luncheon at noon Thursday,...

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SPARTA. Event aims to give people a chance to speak out against injustices, organizer says.

100 protest Trump policies

UPDATED: Connolly leaves SCCC

State, county races contested

Sports roundup: Spartans win first two matches

Acoustic sets on stages this week

Route 80 east could reopen in 7 weeks

Chamber’s awards luncheon April 10

Rental with easy access to Routes 15 and 80

Prom Shop open in Newton

Sparta Jazz Fest is today

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ opens Friday

Citizen Scientist sessions at libraries

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