A local FanDuel user opens the sports betting app on his phone. Photo provided. You can bet on it – and on most everything else Americans will wager more than $23 billion on this year’s Super Bowl, according to estimates from the American Gambling Association.... Evergreen 30 Jan 2025 | 11:24
Passport applications on the rise The demand for United States passports is surging, leading some area agencies to require appointments for application. Politics... Evergreen 20 Jan 2025 | 02:19
Local homeless population rises A warm place to shelter from brisk winter weather is a luxury that many people can’t afford. The population of homeless people... Local News 21 Jan 2025 | 10:29
Nelly Maccaro of the Sparta Community Food Pantry with a load of reusable bags on the way to the recycler, Goatote in Hackettstown. ( Photo provided) When in doubt, give a shout: Reusable shopping bags? Valerie Macchio, executive director of the Sparta Community Food Pantry, wanted to know whether the thousands of reusable... Evergreen 09 Jan 2025 | 04:58
Tylik Hill is lifted up after he makes a touchdown against DePaul in the NJSIAA Non-Public, Group B championship game Nov. 29. (Photos by Glenn Clark) Football superstar honors late uncle 27 touchdowns. 2,336 rushing yards. One state sectional championship. Many numbers can be used to illustrate how special... Sports 08 Jan 2025 | 09:20
A home in Hewitt is under contract. The state of local real estate: Low supply, high demand Local realtors say buyers aren’t deterred by current interest rates – but potential sellers are, resulting in a limited number... Local News 15 Jan 2025 | 01:28
The Wanaque Reservoir serving northern New Jersey, just over 10 miles from Sterling State Forest, is nearly 50 percent empty, despite recent rain and snowfall. Drone photo by Nicholas Horton, The Pathfinder Studios. Farmers weather the drought The region saw its driest October on record this year. And while wildfires burned more than 5,000 acres of Sterling State... Evergreen 02 Dec 2024 | 12:34
Sparta Independent wrapping paper contest is back Sparta Independent’s annual wrapping paper contest is underway. Kids of all ages are invited to draw their own wrapping paper... Local News 25 Nov 2024 | 07:16
Family Business Grows, Meeting Community’s Needs for Over 50 Years When Tom Schoonmaker started his Parsippany based lawn care service in 1974, he had no idea his one-man operation would grow... Sponsored Content 17 Dec 2024 | 01:39
MS1 Mark Scott and Marjory Murphy speak at an election night party in Sparta. The husband and wife won seats on the Township Council on Tuesday, Nov. 5, according to unofficial results. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Scott, Murphy elected to council Mark Scott and Marjory Murphy won two seats on the Township Council in the Nov. 5 election, according to according to unofficial... Evergreen 12 Nov 2024 | 04:45
Firefighters with Greenwood Forest Volunteer Fire Company #3 escort Santa through West Milford neighborhoods Sunday, Dec. 15. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Santa sightings, last-minute shopping Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Santa will tour with the Ogdensburg Fire Department. Time to be announced.... Local News 23 Dec 2024 | 05:45
4 reasons why Sussex County homeowners are switching to fiber internet For 30 years, Planet Networks has kept Northern New Jersey connected. The Newton, N.J. based company was the first to bring... Sponsored Content 04 Nov 2024 | 03:08
Members of the Pope John XXIII Regional High School Class of 2024 toss their caps in the air at graduation June 3. (Photos provided) Pope John XXIII Regional High School Class of 2024 Finn Koza Austin Evergreen 22 Jun 2024 | 07:24
