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
The Mad Hatter greets a guest at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on Saturday, Jan. 18 in the Sparta High School auditorium. The event was a meet and greet as well as a performance by the cast of the middle school musical ‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Photos: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Local News 21 Jan 2025 | 08:20
FR1 Steve Prziborowski, a retired deputy fire chief, gives the keynote address at the recent graduation at Sussex County Community College’s Public Safety Training Academy. (Photo provided) 92 first-responders graduate More than 300 people attended the recent graduation of 92 people in the firefighter, Rescue Task Force and Fire Officer Development... Police & Fire 21 Jan 2025 | 11:28
Community Survey: Online Gambling Do you place online bets on sports, casino games or something else? Please complete this quick, two-minute survey below to... Local News 17 Jan 2025 | 01:26
Marjory Murphy is sworn into office as a Township Council member. Her nephew Mark Lotz holds the Bible and Township Clerk Roxanne Landy administers the oath. Scott, Murphy join council Mark Scott and Marjory Murphy were sworn in to seats on the Township Council at the annual reorganization meeting Tuesday,... Local News 22 Jan 2025 | 09:18
Meet Tina ABOUT Female dog. About 8 months old and 31 pounds. Sparta CHARACTERISTICS Tina is a friendly and playful girl who gets along... Local News 17 Jan 2025 | 12:04
From left are James Scholts, Luis Arevalo, Rebecca Fitzgerald, Brett Conrads, Assemblyman Michael Inganamort, John Cecil, Robin Madden, Mackenzie Smith, Blanca Chevrestt, Benjamin Kurtz and Clark Howell. (Photo provided) Inganamort visits state parks Senior leadership from the Department of Environmental Protection hosted Assemblyman Michael Inganamort, R-24, and his chief... Local News 17 Jan 2025 | 11:30
‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’ onstage this weekend Sparta Middle School will present “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” on Jan. 17-19 at Sparta High School, 70 W. Mountain Road. The... Local News 18 Jan 2025 | 04:22
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
RO1 Mahanth Chintha, co-captain of Sparta High School Robotics lead varsity team 5249 Z ‘Mirage,’ adjusts the robot. (Photos provided) Lead robotics team qualifies for state Sparta High School Robotics lead varsity team 5249 Z “Mirage” qualified for the VEX Robotics State Championship Tournament... Local News 14 Jan 2025 | 08:37
From left, Stone Herbison; Peter Litchfield, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 in Sparta; and Terry Morris hold donated items collected in the Herbison brothers’ fifth annual Holiday Huddle. More than 200 hats, gloves, socks and blankets for those in need were accepted by the VFW. (Photo provided) Holiday Huddle Local News 13 Jan 2025 | 01:08
CK1 Joy Rodpai-Parham of Sparta competes with her mother and younger sister on Hulu’s original series ‘Buddy’s Holiday Recipe Rumble.’ (Photos provided) Family competes on cooking show Joy Rodpai-Parham of Sparta is featured in episode 5 of Hulu’s original series “Buddy’s Holiday Recipe Rumble” with her mother,... Local News 14 Jan 2025 | 08:31
Meet Chaz ABOUT Male dog. About 4 1/2 years old and 49 pounds. Sparta CHARACTERISTICS This sweet boy is looking for a new home. He gets... Local News 10 Jan 2025 | 11:22
OLY1 Kate Douglass, a 2024 Olympic champion in the 200-meter breaststroke, races swimmers in the Sussex County YMCA pool. (Photos provided) Olympians visit YMCA The Sussex County YMCA hosted an Olympic Swim Clinic led by two Olympic swimmers Jan. 5 in Hardyston. Kate Douglass, the current... Local News 10 Jan 2025 | 11:26
The Northwest New Jersey Community Choral Society celebrated its 35th anniversary with a holiday concert Dec. 8 at Hamburg Baptist Church. New members are welcome. The group will start rehearsing in early March. For information, call 973-875-4048. 35th anniversary Local News 04 Jan 2025 | 08:23
