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Abigail Ryan holds a dog, Cooper.
Abigail Ryan holds a dog, Cooper. ( Photo: Nancy Madasci)

Sparta. Springfest was held on the Lake Mohawk Boardwalk from noon until 6 p.m. on April 11.

Lake Mohawk hosts Springfest

13 Apr 2026 | 01:09
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Joan Wills, Linda Fiedler, Gloria Diabo and Pat Kibildis, all of Sparta, play a card game.
Joan Wills, Linda Fiedler, Gloria Diabo and Pat Kibildis, all of Sparta, play a card game. ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

Sparta. Generations at play

13 Apr 2026 | 01:00
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<b>The team reviewing the artifacts are standing: Jim Kotcho, Tony Lombardo, Bill Sandy and Everett Conklin; seated: Kalee McCloud and Karen Nelson.</b>
The team reviewing the artifacts are standing: Jim Kotcho, Tony Lombardo, Bill Sandy and Everett Conklin; seated: Kalee McCloud and Karen Nelson. ( Photo submitted)

Partnership transforms Native American collection into research, education resource

13 Apr 2026 | 11:25

A collaborative effort between the Sterling Hill Mining Museum and Sussex County Community College is...

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<b>Bela Fleck </b>
Bela Fleck ( Photo: Bela Fleck)

Béla Fleck’s BEATrio highlights weekend music lineup

13 Apr 2026 | 11:12

Friday, April 17

Jeiris Cook kicks things off at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, with a soulful set...

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From left, Anne Lopuch, Neil Saurwein and Christine Dunbar hold the ribbon.
From left, Anne Lopuch, Neil Saurwein and Christine Dunbar hold the ribbon. ( Photo submitted)

Sparta installs new signage at Sparta Glen trails to aid hikers

10 Apr 2026 | 02:37

Sparta Township has installed new trail information signage at Sparta Glen in an effort to enhance the...

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Members of the Sussex County Rowing Club carry a boat away from the water after a recent practice. The club is made up of Students from Sparta High School and Pope John XXIII Regional High School.
Members of the Sussex County Rowing Club carry a boat away from the water after a recent practice. The club is made up of Students from Sparta High School and Pope John XXIII Regional High School. ( Photo: Nancy Madasci)

Sussex County Rowing Club prepares for meet

10 Apr 2026 | 02:23
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<b>Works of art from students in the SCCC Fine Arts programs.</b>
Works of art from students in the SCCC Fine Arts programs. ( Photo submitted)

SCCC to host annual juried student art show

10 Apr 2026 | 12:30

Sussex County Community College will present its Annual Juried Student Art Show from April 17 through...

<b>Healthcare expert Lorrie Koonz will discuss infant first aid during the Family Connects New Jersey Baby Beginnings Fair hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency for pregnant women and parents of newborns.</b>
Healthcare expert Lorrie Koonz will discuss infant first aid during the Family Connects New Jersey Baby Beginnings Fair hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency for pregnant women and parents of newborns. ( Photo submitted)

Baby Beginnings Fair to offer infant safety tips, resources for new parents

Healthcare expert Lorrie Koonz will discuss infant first aid and safety during a Baby Beginnings Fair hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency...

Local News
10 Apr 2026 | 11:58
Lisa Chammings, left, holds Hero and Jeanette Campbell holds Tiny Tim shortly after the dogs were discovered in Stillwater Township, N.J., on Wednesday, March 18. After being sighted in the road in Stillwater, Chihuahua-mix Hero led Campbell and Chammings to a disabled older Chihuahua named Tiny Tim, who was stuck at the water’s edge at Swartswood Lake, unable to free himself from behind a dock. Photos provided by Lisa Chammings.
Lisa Chammings, left, holds Hero and Jeanette Campbell holds Tiny Tim shortly after the dogs were discovered in Stillwater Township, N.J., on Wednesday, March 18. After being sighted in the road in Stillwater, Chihuahua-mix Hero led Campbell and Chammings to a disabled older Chihuahua named Tiny Tim, who was stuck at the water’s edge at Swartswood Lake, unable to free himself from behind a dock. Photos provided by Lisa Chammings.

Community rallies to rescue abandoned dogs

On March 16, dozens of small terrier- and Chihuahua-type dogs were dumped at four sites on a raw, rainy evening in Sussex...

Evergreen
06 Apr 2026 | 02:18
Diaz throws no-hitter as Sparta baseball tops Livingston

Diaz throws no-hitter as Sparta baseball tops Livingston

Senior Jacob Diaz pitched a no-hitter with 13 strikeouts and two walks, Branden Woletz homered and Kayden Daly drove in two...

Sports
06 Apr 2026 | 01:29
Ceremony to Honor Revolutionary War soldiers buried at historic cemetery

Ceremony to Honor Revolutionary War soldiers buried at historic cemetery

The Sparta Historical Society and the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a public ceremony April 18 honoring...

Local News
06 Apr 2026 | 01:13
Bobby Meara pitches for Veritas Christian Academy.
Bobby Meara pitches for Veritas Christian Academy. ( Photo submmitted)

Meara sets Veritas school strikeout record in shutout win

The Veritas Christian Academy baseball team opened its 2026 season Wednesday with a 13-0 victory over Warren County Technical...

Sports
03 Apr 2026 | 01:15
Sparta baseball looks to reclaim high-energy identity in 2026

Sparta baseball looks to reclaim high-energy identity in 2026

The anticipation is over and it’s time for the Sparta High School baseball program to not just perform, but once again perform...

Sports
02 Apr 2026 | 04:36
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