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Participants inthe 43rd annual law enforcement torch run ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

Sparta. Law enforcement officers participated in the 43rd Annual New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run in Sparta on June 5, joining thousands of officers statewide in carrying the “Flame of Hope” to raise awareness and support for Special Olympics New Jersey athletes.

Torch Run carries ‘Flame of Hope’ through Sparta for Special Olympics

05 Jun 2026 | 01:18

<b>Lee Ellison, executive director of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, educator, wellness instructor and community mentor.won Mentorship Excellence Award.</b>

Lee Ellison, executive director of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, educator, wellness instructor and community mentor.won Mentorship Excellence Award. ( Photo: Maria Kovic)

Sussex County chamber honors women leaders

05 Jun 2026 | 11:15

The Sussex County Chamber of Commerce honored a diverse group of women leaders, professionals and community...

Entertainment

Rumble City Records ( Photo: Rumble City Records)

Rumble City Records brings decades of rock to Milk Street Distillery

04 Jun 2026 | 04:10

Friday, June 12

Starting at 6 p.m., Ciro Patti returns to the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, for a solo...

Local News

<b>Students in the Electrical Lineworker program receive hands-on training in preparation for careers in the electrical utility field.</b>

Students in the Electrical Lineworker program receive hands-on training in preparation for careers in the electrical utility field. ( Photo submitted)

SCCC to showcase Electrical Lineworker program

04 Jun 2026 | 03:59

Sussex County Community College will host an information session highlighting its Electrical Lineworker...

Local News

<b>Martin Grossman, president of the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee, using old wood as a template before drilling into replacement pieces as part of ongoing trail maintenance. </b>

Martin Grossman, president of the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee, using old wood as a template before drilling into replacement pieces as part of ongoing trail maintenance. ( Photo submitted)

Volunteers spruce up Paulinskill Valley and Sussex Branch

04 Jun 2026 | 03:51

As spring brings more hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders to area rail trails, volunteers with the...

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Vernon United Methodist Church, Vernon, NJ ( Photo by Aja Brandt)

What houses of worship are doing to keep their flocks safe when they come to pray

04 Jun 2026 | 11:48

In June 2015, nine worshippers at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in Charleston,...

Local News

Bill Hayden

Oral arguments set in Hayden bid to dismiss tax fraud indictment

02 Jun 2026 | 11:34

Oral arguments for and against a motion to dismiss the tax fraud case against former Sussex County Commissioner...

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Sparta. Law enforcement officers participated in the 43rd Annual New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run in Sparta on June 5, joining thousands of officers statewide in carrying the “Flame of Hope” to raise awareness and support for Special Olympics New Jersey athletes.

Torch Run carries ‘Flame of Hope’ through Sparta for Special Olympics

Sussex County chamber honors women leaders

Rumble City Records brings decades of rock to Milk Street Distillery

SCCC to showcase Electrical Lineworker program

Volunteers spruce up Paulinskill Valley and Sussex Branch

What houses of worship are doing to keep their flocks safe when they come to pray

Oral arguments set in Hayden bid to dismiss tax fraud indictment

Andover bans data centers, Hardyston could be next

Corcoran, Carney lead Pope John at Non-Public A track championships

Township celebrates Sparta Day

Sparta golf teams post strong season with wins, young talent showing promise

Plant Bingo supports Sparta Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary

Sparta Elks host Unified Sports, Special Olympics prom