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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)

Rowing. The Sussex County Rowing Club, made up of students from Sparta High School and Pope John XXIII Regional High School finished up a recent practice.

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...

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<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

10 Apr 2026 | 11:58

Healthcare expert Lorrie Koonz will discuss infant first aid and safety during a Baby Beginnings Fair...

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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

06 Apr 2026 | 02:18

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

Sports
Diaz throws no-hitter as Sparta baseball tops Livingston

Diaz throws no-hitter as Sparta baseball tops Livingston

06 Apr 2026 | 01:29

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

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Ceremony to Honor Revolutionary War soldiers buried at historic cemetery

Ceremony to Honor Revolutionary War soldiers buried at historic cemetery

06 Apr 2026 | 01:13

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

Sports
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

03 Apr 2026 | 01:15

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

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
Gary Kawka, left, and Shawn Hoppe prepare for kidney transplant surgery in March 2017.
Gary Kawka, left, and Shawn Hoppe prepare for kidney transplant surgery in March 2017. ( Photo submitted)

Sparta runner marks nearly a decade since lifesaving kidney transplant

As National Donate Life Month begins, Sparta resident Gary Kawka is reflecting on the kidney transplant that changed his...

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02 Apr 2026 | 04:30
<b>Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada stands with Kenneth Farber, recently promoted to Sergeant.</b>
Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada stands with Kenneth Farber, recently promoted to Sergeant. ( Photo submitted)

Sussex County Sheriff’s Office promotes Kenneth Farber to sergeant

Sussex County Sheriff’s Office has promoted Cpl. Kenneth Farber to the rank of sergeant, Sheriff Michael F. Strada announced....

Police & Fire
02 Apr 2026 | 04:02
<b>Pink Talking Fish</b>
Pink Talking Fish ( Photo: Ron Adelberg Photography)

Pink Talking Fish headlines packed week of live music

Friday, April 10

Start your evening at 6 p.m. with a set by Ciro Patti at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15. At 6:30 p.m.,...

Entertainment
02 Apr 2026 | 03:53
<b>The Sussex County Commissioners issued a proclamation in support of Take Down Tobacco.</b>
The Sussex County Commissioners issued a proclamation in support of Take Down Tobacco. ( Photo submitted)

Commissioners recognizes MS awareness, anti-tobacco initiatives

The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners recognized two public health initiatives during its March 25 meeting, issuing...

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02 Apr 2026 | 03:39
<b>Deb D’Anne and her rescue Scooter in her Middleville studio</b>
Deb D’Anne and her rescue Scooter in her Middleville studio ( Photo submitted)

Musicians unite to raise funds for OSCAR

A benefit for One Step Closer Animal Rescue organized by local musicians will fill The Fountain House with great music and...

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02 Apr 2026 | 03:26
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