High Point defensive back Dylan Masters gets a hand on the ball, deflecting it from Wallkill Valley receiver Connor Hoebee in the first half of their game Aug. 29. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Sparta, Pope John lose openers Sparta High School lost its season opener to Montville, 33-9, on Aug. 29 at home. That was Montville’s first win against Sparta... Sports 03 Sep 2024 | 08:23
Ashlyn Blake of Sparta placed second in the U18 smallbore at the National Junior Olympics in April. (Photos provided) Shooter targets 2028 Olympics After watching Olympic gymnasts on television, a young Ashlyn Blake knew that she wanted to compete on the world stage. Gymnastics... Sports 13 Jun 2024 | 03:19
Ex-Pope John teacher pleads guilty Michael Wagner, 41, pleaded guilty May 10 in connection with charges that resulted from his illegal recording of students... Police & Fire 18 May 2024 | 10:30
Pope John boys golf team wins four matches The boys golf team at Pope John XXIII Regional High School, which finished 14-4 a year ago, has gotten off to a fast start... Sports 05 Apr 2023 | 12:28
Vincent Clerico represented Pope John in the boys junior varsity single scull race. (Photos provided) Crew team competes in 1st regatta The crew team from the Sussex County Rowing Club, representing Sparta and Pope John high schools, rowed in the first regatta... Sports 21 Mar 2023 | 04:00
Pope John, Sparta wrestlers going to state tournament Pope John XXIII Regional High School boasted two individual champions in Dalton Webber (113 pounds) and Carson Walsh (126)... Sports 28 Feb 2023 | 04:33
Pope John girls team in H/W/S finals today The Pope John XXIII Regional High School girls basketball team is a step away from its first tri-county championship. The... Sports 17 Feb 2023 | 08:46
Joan B. Beihl Joan B. Beihl, formerly of Sparta, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Bristol Glen in Newton with her... Obituaries 01 Feb 2023 | 05:13
