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
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
Lions win first 4 games The Pope John XXIII Regional High School boys lacrosse team is off to a fast start this spring, earning four straight victories... Sports 08 Apr 2025 | 09:26
SE1 Children pick up Easter eggs Saturday, April 5 at the Sparta Fire Department. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Sparta. Easter egg hunt Local News 08 Apr 2025 | 09:01
Tomahawk Lake Waterpark job fair Saturday 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 07 Apr 2025 | 01:12
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
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
From left, Carlos Ponton, Bryn Taylor, Todd Smith and Kelly Dacus-Smith rehearse a scene in ‘God of Carnage.’ (Photo provided) ‘God of Carnage’ onstage through today North Star Theater Company will present “God of Carnage” this weekend and next at Sparta Avenue Stage, 10 Sparta Ave. N. Entertainment 06 Apr 2025 | 07:30
Protesters march along Mohawk Avenue in Sparta on Saturday, March 29. (Photo by Maria Kovic) 100 protest Trump policies About 100 people gathered to protest President Donald Trump’s policies Saturday, March 29. After listening to speakers during... Local News 05 Apr 2025 | 11:27
Jeffrey Ilardi Dr. Jeffrey Michael Ilardi, MD, unexpectedly passed away April 1, 2025. He was 51. He was born June 8, 1973, in New Brunswick... Obituaries 04 Apr 2025 | 02:06
Sophisticated townhouse living Located in Greentree Village, an award-winning Sparta gated community, this impressive three-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath end unit... Business 02 Apr 2025 | 09:49
Douglas Begraft Douglas Begraft joined those loved ones who passed before him on Sunday, March 30, 2025. He was 87. Doug was born at home... Obituaries 02 Apr 2025 | 04:38
Martha DiChiara Martha DiChiara of Bend, Ore., passed away on March 13, 2025, at Touchmark Pilot Butte. She was 78. She was born June 4, 1946,... Obituaries 02 Apr 2025 | 04:24
Sparta Jazz Fest is today The annual Sparta Jazz Fest will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 in the Sparta High School auditorium, 70 W. Mountain... Home 01 Apr 2025 | 11:03
About 100 people were expected to attend the 11th annual Wine + Food Pairing fundraiser benefiting the Sparta Education Foundation. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Photos: 11th annual Wine + Food Pairing Local News 01 Apr 2025 | 07:25