Jessica Lain Magura, star of the “Coach Jess” series on YouTube, teaches children to be more active. (Photos provided) ‘Coach Jess’ urges children to be active Lauren Magura, creator of “Coach Jess,” and her sister-in-law, Jessica Lain Magura, star of the show, decided to create a... Home 16 Nov 2024 | 10:45
Adelyn Hoo, 15, of Sparta performs at the Excel Festival 2024. (Photos by KrPhotogs Photography) Skater takes silver in competition Adelyn Hoo, 15, of Sparta won second place in the junior women’s event at the 2024 Excel National Final and Festival in July... Sports 15 Sep 2024 | 08:47
Michael Lawrence’s first book, ‘The Broken Light of a Different Sun,’ was published in 2022. (Photo provided) Author working on second novel After tasting success with his first novel, Michael Lawrence of Newton has plans to release a new book in the coming months.... Home 18 Aug 2024 | 12:32
Kate Assaraf of Sparta has been named 2024 Mompreneur of the Year by New Jersey Family magazine. (Photos provided) Dip founder named Mompreneur of the Year Kate Assaraf, a Sparta native and the mother of two, has been named 2024 Mompreneur of the Year by New Jersey Family magazine.... Business 10 Aug 2024 | 11:47
Community planner Jessica Caldwell in front of her business, J. Caldwell & Associates, 145 Spring St., Newton. (Photos provided) Helping towns reach their visions Jessica Caldwell, a community planner based in Newton, has worked on master plans for Vernon, Newton, Andover borough and... Home 30 Jun 2024 | 03:01
Former state Sen. Steve Oroho, R-24, poses with his wife, Rita, on the day he became Senate Republican Leader. (Photo provided) Oroho most proud of helping businesses State Sen. Steve Oroho, R-24, retired early this year after serving 16 years in the New Jersey Senate. During his time as... Home 17 Mar 2024 | 05:20
Assemblyman Hal Wirths retired from public office in January. (Photos provided) Retired Assemblyman has no regrets Assemblyman Hal Wirths, R-24, retired from the state Legislature earlier this year after serving three terms. Now 58, he will... Home 20 Feb 2024 | 10:44
Tara Scrittore prepares to read a story to her kindergarten students at Hamburg School. Scrittore named county Teacher of the Year Tara Scrittore, a kindergarten teacher at Hamburg School, has been named the 2023-24 Sussex County Teacher of the Year. She... Home 11 Jan 2024 | 12:04
Caitlin Potosnak, who grew up in Vernon, started dance classes when she was 3 years old. Rockette living her dream While the holiday season can set many of us dreaming, Caitlin Potosnak sees her dream realized every day when she steps onto... Home 08 Dec 2023 | 08:09
Harper Schmid, left, and Paige Parlapiano trained six days a week before the competition. 9th-grade skater wins bronze Two Sparta girls took part in the 2024 Eastern Sectional Singles Final ice skating competition Oct. 31-Nov. 4 in Coral Springs,... Local News 29 Nov 2023 | 04:16
Col. Joseph Abegg, New Jersey state president of the Air & Space Forces Association, congratulates Sparta High School teacher Mark Meola, right. (Photos provided) STEM teacher wins statewide recognition Sparta High School teacher Mark Meola was named 2023 STEM Teacher of the Year for New Jersey by the Air & Space Forces Association... Local News 19 Aug 2023 | 08:49
Dom Perruccio of Sparta holds his dog, Cannoli. Her death inspired him to write ‘The Adventures Of Miss Cannoli the Scamp.’ (Photos provided) Book follows dog over Rainbow Bridge After Dom Perruccio’s beloved dog, Cannoli, died, he researched the Rainbow Bridge, an old poem about what happens to our... Local News 20 Jul 2023 | 08:11
Sparta High School senior Thomas Schottland will attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. (Photos provided) Schottland heads to West Point Thomas Schottland, a senior at Sparta High School, will be reporting to West Point this summer, just four days after he graduates... Local News 28 May 2023 | 08:38
Jack Simon of Sparts is the eighth St. John’s University player to win the Big East individual championship and the first since 2015. (Photos provided) Sparta native wins Big East golf tournament Jack Simon, a Sparta native and fifth-year student at St. John’s University, won the Big East individual golf championship... Local News 08 May 2023 | 08:38
Isabeau with her winning design. Photo provided. Meet Sparta’s winning wrap artist It’s a wrap: Sparta Independent readers voted and chose Isabeau’s wintery walrus and penguin design as the 2022 Wrapping... Local News 19 Dec 2022 | 01:21
