RW1 Nick Franko, Xavier Franko and Pete Dresso repair a headstone in the graveyard behind the Sparta Presbyterian Church. Nick Franko is the scoutmaster of Troop 95 and Xavier Franko is the assistant senior patrol leader. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Revolutionary War graves marked Boy Scouts, members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 in Sparta, and Wendy Wyman and her family gathered at the graveyard... Local News 06 Jan 2025 | 03:21
Menorah lighting tonight in Vernon A Hanukkah Celebration of Lights is planned at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26 at the Vernon Township Fire Department, County Road... Home 26 Dec 2024 | 07:40
Veteran Jerry Murphy speaks in front of the memorial, where wreaths were placed during the Veterans Day ceremony Monday, Nov. 11 in Sparta. (Photo by Dave Smith) Photos: Veterans Day ceremony Local News 12 Nov 2024 | 06:13
Cub Scouts march in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27 in Sparta. (Photo by Nancy Madacsi) Memorial Day Parade Local News 28 May 2024 | 06:48
Ralph Rojas scholarship recipients pose with Peter Litchfield, center, commander of VFW Post #7248 in Sparta. (Photos by Dave Smith) 11 students receive scholarships The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 in Sparta presented 11 students with Ralph Rojas scholarships, totaling a record... Local News 17 May 2024 | 04:39
HH1 Young residents take a tour with members of the Sparta Ambulance Squad at Hanging with Heroes on Friday, Oct. 13. (Photo by Deirdre Mastandrea) Residents hang out with heroes Families began their Halloween celebration early as they gathered Friday, Oct. 13 in front of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post... Local News 24 Oct 2023 | 07:19
Sparta VFW Commander Peter Litchfield displays a Ukrainian garment presented to him by local Ukrainians. (Photo courtesy of Sparta VFW) VFW to host Ukrainian fundraising dinner tonight Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7248 will host a fundraising dinner offering traditional Ukrainian fare at 7 p.m. Saturday,... Local News 22 Apr 2023 | 07:38
