At the library The Sparta Public Library will offer spring break activities for children and families beginning Monday, April 21. In addition... Local News 14 Apr 2025 | 10:01
Vana Iyer’s cover design. Vote for your favorite by filling out the form below. Vote Now: Cover Art for Sparta Independent Children’s Edition Talented local students submitted artwork to appear as the cover of the Sparta Independent Children’s Edition publishing... Local News 14 Apr 2025 | 09:05
Meet Sarge ABOUT Male dog. About 4 years old and 66 pounds. Sparta CHARACTERISTICS Sarge is a happy boy who has the softest ears and the... Local News 14 Apr 2025 | 08:25
Fifth-graders at Helen Morgan School take part in a TREP$ Market on April 8 at Sparta Middle School. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: TREP$ Market Local News 17 Apr 2025 | 12:15
The Easter Bunny greets children at the Bunny Breakfast, organized by Sparta Recreation, on Saturday, April 12 at the Sparta Public Library. (Photo by Dave Smith) 100 families attend Bunny Breakfast About 100 families attended a Bunny Breakfast organized by Sparta Recreation on Saturday, April 12. There were two seatings... Local News 13 Apr 2025 | 05:19
The gravestone of Revolutionary War veteran Theodorus Polhemus in the Old Newton Cemetery is decorated as part of Wreaths Across America in December 2018. The gravestone was erected in October 2018 as part of a joint effort of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sussex County Historical Society and Old Newton Cemetery Committee to locate and mark previously unmarked graves. Polhemus was born in Haverstraw, N.Y., and served as a corporal in the Orange County, N.Y., militia. He died in Newton in 1820. (Photo by Mandy Coriston) 250th celebration begins The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, gave the United States its official birthday, but that seminal... Local News 17 Apr 2025 | 11:19
Eleven jazz bands from Sussex County were to perform in the annual Sparta Jazz Fest on April 2. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Sparta Jazz Fest 2025 Local News 08 Apr 2025 | 05:07
Scholarship applications available at local schools The Sparta Woman’s Club’s scholarship applications for 2025 are available at local schools. Guidance counselors at Sparta... Local News 07 Apr 2025 | 01:00
Sparta Middle School student Daniel Bachkhaz was honored at the high school’s Senior Night on Oct. 25. (File photo courtesy of Laura Bachkhaz) Sparta teen dies after battle with cancer Sparta schools are offering counseling and support to students as long as they are needed after the death of middle school... Local News 08 Apr 2025 | 05:28
Children pick up Easter eggs Saturday, April 5 at the Sparta Fire Department. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Easter egg hunt in Sparta Local News 13 Apr 2025 | 05:19
Meet Mila ABOUT Female dog. 2 to 3 years old. 108 pounds. Sparta CHARACTERISTICS Mila was surrendered because she wanted to be with people... Local News 04 Apr 2025 | 02:16
Special events at library this week The Sparta Public Library will celebrate National Library Week on April 6-12 with special programs that highlight the importance... Local News 06 Apr 2025 | 08:44
Tomahawk Lake Waterpark job fair today Tomahawk Lake Waterpark, 155 Tomahawk Trail, Sparta, will hold a job fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12. The waterpark... Local News 12 Apr 2025 | 08:19
Pope John XXIII Regional High School wins the Sussex County Academic Bowl Tournament. (Photo provided) Pope John academic team wins county cup Pope John XXIII Regional High School won the Sussex County Academic Bowl Tournament in overtime March 4-5. The Pope John and... Local News 30 Mar 2025 | 12:32
Pope John XXIII Regional High School Principal Gene Emering, left, and Marco Concha. National Merit Scholarship Program Pope John senior is National Merit finalist Pope John XXIII Regional High School senior Marco Concha is a finalist in the 2025 competition for National Merit Scholarship... Local News 31 Mar 2025 | 08:58
