Hello, Darkness, my old friend The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse.... Home 31 Mar 2024 | 05:11
State Assemblyman Hal Wirths speaks as U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, left, Vernon Township Council President Harry Shortway and Mayor Howard Burrell look on during a visit to the Silver Spruce Dr. dump site. Wirths announced recently that he will retire at the end of his term. ( PHOTO: MIKE ZUMMO) Wirths to retire at end of term Assemblyman Hal Wirths ), the Assembly Republican Budget Officer, announced today that he will not be a candidate for re-election... Local News 18 Nov 2022 | 12:33
Alyx Hilshey to perform at Sparta Ave. stage The Sparta Ave. Stage will have another edition of 24 Karat Magic, featuring Vermont-based magician Alyx Hilshey at 1 p.m.... Entertainment 08 Nov 2022 | 02:21
Museum Village at night. ( Photo by Dan Pacella) Spooky tales and frightful encounters - a glimpse of our haunted history A strange knock in the dead of night. A disembodied whisper that seems to beckon you. Shadows that move without the direction... Local News 23 Oct 2022 | 08:48
Anna Nyerges Anna was and is a special person with many admirable qualities but especially she was a giving and loving person to her family... Obituaries 25 Apr 2022 | 04:38
Ceremony attendees gather for a group photo. From left: Ron Pace, Delores Rojas, Jackie O'Donnell, D.J. Mills, Deborah Mills, Lawrence Mckeon, Jr., Laura Decker, Jeannie Morrison, Mick Kontos, William Morrison Peter Maraziti, Jack Maraziti, Denise Maraziti. VFW awards $16,000 in Ralph Rojas Scholarships Recipients of seven 2022 Sparta VFW Ralph Rojas Scholarships totaling a record $16,000, were announced during an April 20... Local News 25 Apr 2022 | 03:31
Are Oroho, Space and Wirths aware there is a pandemic? Oroho, Space and Wirths, our Republican representatives in the New Jersey House and Senate, “chided Governor Murphy’s decision... Letters to the Editor 30 Aug 2021 | 05:36
Documentary Film Festival at Sparta Avenue Stage The first Documentary Film Festival in New Jersey will be held at the Sparta Avenue Stage from July 23-25. Over a period of... Entertainment 19 Jul 2021 | 01:56
Are New Jersey’s eviction protections enough? (AP) A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration... Local News 19 Jul 2021 | 12:42
Autumn color at Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto, Japan. Founded in the early Heian period, Kiyomizu-dera temple was founded in 778. It is famous for not having used a single nail in its construction. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Photographer: Julian Elliott) ( "Photographer: Julian Elliott ") Sparta Camera Club to meet Oct. 14 The Sparta Camera Club continues to meet online and is working to provide its members and visitors with a unique photography... Entertainment 05 Oct 2020 | 04:36
The “Heroes Way” street naming on Aug. 13 in Newton (Photo provided) Street outside hospital named to honor COVID-19 heroes U.S. Rep. Congressman Josh Gottheimer helped name a street in Newton as “Heroes Way,” in honor of health care heroes at Newton... Local News 24 Aug 2020 | 03:28
Gottheimer, Sweeney, and Oroho announce their new bipartisan economic development plan for the Greater Highlands and Pinelands regions on Thursday in Lafayette Township. ( U.S. Rep. Gottheimer) Growing Greater Highlands A new plan for boosting business, economic growth, and reducing taxes was revealed this week. On Thursday, U.S. Congressman... Local News 20 Feb 2020 | 03:55
Karen B. Toepper Karen B. Toepper of Sparta, NJ, passed away after a hard battle with Cancer, on February 16, 2020. She leaves behind her... Obituaries 18 Feb 2020 | 05:02
Rodriguez to perform in Newton Rodriguez, the legendary singer-songwriter known only by his surname, is a self-taught guitarist. He began performing in... Entertainment 07 Feb 2020 | 02:13
U.S. Rep. Gottheimer speaks about continued threats from Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) on New Jersey’s environment, economy, eco-tourism, and the safety of our families. ( U.S. Rep. Gottheimer) Gottheimer, Greenwood Lake Commission call for emergency investment to combat HABs On Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) sounded the alarm on Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) continuing... Local News 23 Jan 2020 | 04:54