A Lincoln impersonator attends the Sussex County Republican Committee’s Lincoln Day Brunch on Saturday, Feb. 22 in Sparta. Abraham Lincoln was a leader of the Republican Party, which formed in the 1850s, and the first party member to be elected president. (Photos by Dave Smith) County GOP neutral in primary race for governor Federal, state and local officials joined fellow Republicans at the Sussex County Republican Committee’s annual Lincoln Day... News 25 Feb 2025 | 12:17
Meet Reese ABOUT Male dog. About 5 months old. 19 pounds. Sparta CHARACTERISTICS This little guy is looking for a new home. He, his littermates... Local News 22 Feb 2025 | 02:17
Community Survey: Local Federal Workers Are you a government employee, or do you have a loved one in the federal workforce? Fill out the short, three-minute survey... Local News 21 Feb 2025 | 07:45
Jim Koepnick Digital journalist to speak to club tonight Jim Koepnick, a digital journalist and member of the Sigma Ambassador team specializing in aviation, sports and documentary... Local News 26 Feb 2025 | 12:15
St. Patrick’s Day Parade last year in Port Jervis, N.Y. (Photo by Sammie Finch) 2025 St. Patrick's Day events Spring into celebration: A guide to Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day events New Jersey Saturday, March 8 Sussex County St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Hosted by the Newton Fire Department, the parade kicks... Local News 27 Feb 2025 | 12:42
Blood drive today at Sparta church Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 246 Woodport Road, Sparta, will host a community blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday,... Local News 20 Feb 2025 | 08:13
Participants in the Viking Snowshoe Invasion on Jan. 27, 2024, at Mountain Creek. Photo by Sammie Finch. Snow much fun New York Snow tubing, skiing and snowboarding: • Mt. Peter Ski Area in Warwick Ice skating: • Bear Mountain in Tomkins Cove •... Local News 17 Feb 2025 | 01:04
AV1 From left are Salvatore Dispenziere III, founder of ERC Charities; Mark Avondoglio, owner of Perona Farms; Salvatore Dispenziere Jr., co-founder of ERC Charities; and Peter Dispenziere Sr., co-founder of ERC Charities. (Photos provided) Avondoglio honored at gala Mark Avondoglio, owner of Perona Farms, received the 2025 Award of Distinction at the third annual Michael DeVito Jr. Scholarship... Local News 17 Feb 2025 | 02:41
Women gather at the second annual Galentines Day party Thursday, Feb. 13 at Lake Mohawk Country Club. The proceeds support the Sparta Benevolent Society. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: Galentines Day party Local News 18 Feb 2025 | 09:19
Meet Margo ABOUT Female dog. 5 months old. About 25 pounds. Sparta CHARACTERISTICS Margo was surrendered because her owner was living in... Local News 14 Feb 2025 | 02:36
BB1 The cast of ‘Bye Bye Birdie.’ (Photo provided) ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ onstage this weekend Pope John Players will present the musical “Bye Bye Birdie” from Thursday, Feb. 20 through Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Performing... Local News 22 Feb 2025 | 07:45
The Boslopers got married in 2021 after matching on Bumble in 2019. (Photo provided) Appily ever after? Readers open up about online dating “I don’t know what to say, other than that it’s a love-hate relationship,” said Byram, N.J., resident Rob Snyder. He’s been... Local News 13 Feb 2025 | 03:38
Allen Barnett, principal at Di Cara Rubino Architects, presents options for what the proposed addition to Alpine Elementary School could look like at the Board of Education meeting Jan. 23. (Photos courtesy of Allen Barnett) School referendum details outlined Voters are expected to be asked to approve an addition to Alpine Elementary School and improvements at the four other district... Local News 12 Feb 2025 | 04:12
Mike Crane, left, of Crane Carving with Andrew Wilson, who built a rack to store oars for the Sussex County Rowing Club as his Eagle Scout project. (Photo provided) Eagle Scout aids Rowing Club Andrew Wilson, an Eagle Scout in Troop 95 in Sparta, has completed his Eagle Scout project for the Sussex County Rowing Club,... Local News 25 Feb 2025 | 03:33
Ricardo Rojas, son of Ralph Rojas, speaks at the Sparta VFW Ralph Rojas Scholarship Awards ceremony in 2022. (Photo by Teresa Sellinger) 10 scholarships available Sparta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 will provide 10 Ralph Rojas scholarships totaling $24,000 to be used toward educational-related... Local News 08 Feb 2025 | 04:49
