Menorah lightings in Sparta, Vernon Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey will light a menorah for the first night of Hanukkah at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25... Home 24 Dec 2024 | 11:29
Residents gather at Frankie’s Christmas Spectacular on Dec. 15 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 in Sparta. The event collected toys for patients at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Ronald McDonald House. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Photos: Frankie’s Christmas Spectacular Local News 23 Dec 2024 | 05:16
Looking ahead to 2025 What are you most looking forward to in 2025 and why? Please send your answer with your first and last name, town where you... Local News 20 Dec 2024 | 11:20
Main Street in Sparta is open after being closed four months through Dec. 10 for the final segment of work to replace the bridge over the Wallkill River. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Main Street bridge project finished Main Street between Town Centre Drive and Glen Road in Sparta re-opened Dec. 10 after being closed four months for the final... Local News 16 Dec 2024 | 08:15
Meet Ace ABOUT Male dog. About 2 years old and 58 pounds. Sparta CHARACTERISTICS What a happy boy! Ace is super-friendly and loves people... Local News 13 Dec 2024 | 01:17
Art student Giselle Faria’s drawing of a New Jersey diner was chosen to be put on an ornament. Art students design ornaments for state tree Sparta High School art students and members of the National Art Honor Society helped decorate the New Jersey state tree this... Local News 20 Dec 2024 | 11:42
A snowy scene by Nova Rosequist, 7. Wrapping Paper Contest semifinalists announced After much deliberation by contest judges, six semifinalists were chosen for the Sparta Independent’s third annual Wrapping... Local News 09 Dec 2024 | 04:37
From left are 5249 Z ‘Mirage’ team members Liam Askin, Mahanth Chintha, Juliet Amiel, Shannon Lloyd, Yahet Ferrer, Josh Garces, Leah Andrini and Michael Ginsberg. (Photo provided) 5 robotics teams compete in tournament Five Sparta High School robotics teams competed at the Invitational VEX VRC High Stakes regional tournament at Millburn High... Local News 09 Dec 2024 | 06:04
Santa arrives on a firetruck for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Sparta municipal building. (Photo by Dave Smith) Photos: Christmas Tree Lighting in Sparta Local News 10 Dec 2024 | 05:35
Murphy: Drones not likely threat Dozens of drones have been spotted throughout New Jersey in recent weeks, including near sensitive sites such as a military... Local News 11 Dec 2024 | 08:03
A Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Frankford Plains United Methodist Church in Augusta tells the story of Jesus’ birth. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Celebrate the season New York Recurring Events Warwick Home for the Holidays: Annual seasonal celebration with carolers, local holiday shopping... Evergreen 11 Dec 2024 | 02:51
DWI crackdown begins The Sparta and Hopatcong police departments each have received $7,000 as part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled... Local News 10 Dec 2024 | 01:07
Semifinalist design by Serena Petillo, age 9. Voting now open: Sparta Wrapping Paper Contest After much deliberation by contest judges, six semifinalists have been chosen for Sparta Independent’s third annual Wrapping... Local News 06 Dec 2024 | 03:51
Meet Nicks ABOUT Female dog. About 1 year old. About 43 pounds. Sparta CHARACTERISTICS Nicks is a sweetie who loves to play and run in the... Local News 06 Dec 2024 | 10:24
Cooking with kids: Holiday treats Meghan Oricchio, a Sparta mother of three, is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. She is writing a cookbook for... Local News 06 Dec 2024 | 02:43
