New Jersey Highlands program set for Thursday in Sparta A program about the New Jersey Highlands will be held Thursday, March 30 in Sparta. Covering more than 800,000 acres of rolling... Home 25 Mar 2023 | 06:59
All hail the Polliwog campers (entering 1st or 2nd grade) at the Pocono Environmental Education Center’s Nature Day Camp. Provided photo. ‘I made a lot of cool friends this summer’ It’s no secret this past year and a half has been stressful for everyone, especially kids. After months of hybrid learning... News 24 Mar 2023 | 04:18
Between March 2020 and February 2023, SNAP Emergency Allotments provided a second monthly payment to recipients, either an extra $95 or bumping the monthly total to the household maximum, whichever was greater. (Sources: U.S. Department of Agriculture, New York State Academy of Dietetics & Nutrition, N.Y. Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance) Snapping out of it After nearly three years of providing eligible households with extra money for groceries, the final SNAP Emergency Allotments... Local News 28 Feb 2023 | 10:08
Among the board members of the new PFLAG Sussex County are, front row from left, Bob Gasper of Sparta and Jill Kubin of Andover Township and, back row from left, Sandy Svenningsen of Branchville, Pat Schutz of Sparta, Sue Harris of Andover Township and Colleen LePera of Andover Township. (Photo by Kathy Shwiff) PFLAG Sussex County to hold first meeting tonight The newly organized PFLAG Sussex County will hold its first meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 in Room 8 at the Sparta United... Home 06 Feb 2023 | 08:20
The newly formed Black Cat Theatre Company of New Jersey rehearses ‘Game of Abbeys,’ a spoof on the popular HBO show ‘Game of Thrones’ and PBS series ‘Downton Abbey.’ (Photo provided) Dinner theater shows planned at Mohawk House The newly formed Black Cat Theatre Company of New Jersey is bringing an original comedy murder mystery dinner theater show... Home 09 Jan 2023 | 02:18
3 charged with DWI in Sparta Jose Valdes-Sutuj, 37, of Newton was charged with driving while intoxicated early Jan. 2 after an officer saw his vehicle... Home 06 Jan 2023 | 11:16
Brandon Kroen, 3, of Ogdensburg talks to Santa at the Sparta Station during the Operation Toy Train event Saturday, Dec. 10. ( Photo by Kathy Shwiff) Operation Toy Train picks up loads in Sparta, Vernon After collecting about $7,500 in donations, members of the Warlocks motorcycle club went shopping Saturday, Dec. 3 at Wal-Mart.... Home 20 Dec 2022 | 11:45
Christmas Tree It is not easy being a Christmas tree, In our life, we face much adversity. Our forest home cremated by fierce wildfires, And... Columns 08 Dec 2022 | 01:32
The Statue of Liberty turns 136 years old on Oct. 28. It was a gift to the United States from the people of France in 1886. When the statue was being restored in 1985, a Twp. of West Milford man who later lived in Sparta. had a significant role with the project. ( Photo by Mike Zummo) West Milford man helped refurbish the Statue of Liberty in the 1980s The Statue of Liberty has reopened to visitors for the first time since the very early days of the coronavirus pandemic –... Local News 18 Oct 2022 | 10:48
Frank advice regarding Sparta Council election I enjoy political clichés-such as “at the end of the day,” “we need to have an adult conversation about...,” and especially,... Letters to the Editor 23 Sep 2022 | 03:26
EVs are great for America EVs are fun! The engine responds immediately to the accelerator. If you need to accelerate from a stop onto a highway, you... Letters to the Editor 19 Sep 2022 | 01:30
A Corvair and a Corvette head-to-head at the Pocono Raceway. The flair of the Corvair on display September 25 Sparta Historical Society’s Seventh Annual Car show will take place Sunday, September 25. This free, family-friendly event... Entertainment 16 Sep 2022 | 02:59
Not Long Ago Not long ago, in the land we fondly refer to as the Township of Sparta, where the sun would break through the September sky... Letters to the Editor 13 Sep 2022 | 01:24
Chinese Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival set for McKenna Hall On September 24, the Sparta Asian Arts Community Association and the Knights of Columbus Marquette Council #588 will be hosting... Entertainment 12 Sep 2022 | 04:10
