CK1 Joy Rodpai-Parham of Sparta competes with her mother and younger sister on Hulu’s original series ‘Buddy’s Holiday Recipe Rumble.’ (Photos provided) Family competes on cooking show Joy Rodpai-Parham of Sparta is featured in episode 5 of Hulu’s original series “Buddy’s Holiday Recipe Rumble” with her mother,... Home 14 Jan 2025 | 08:31
Tylik Hill is lifted up after he makes a touchdown against DePaul in the NJSIAA Non-Public, Group B championship game Nov. 29. (Photos by Glenn Clark) Football superstar honors late uncle 27 touchdowns. 2,336 rushing yards. One state sectional championship. Many numbers can be used to illustrate how special... Sports 08 Jan 2025 | 09:20
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
PJ1 From left are Michael Ramirez, Carson Walsh, Remmi Joustra and Brendan Opat. (Photo provided) 4 Pope John athletes to play in college Four seniors at Pope John XXIII Regional High School signed national letters of intent to play sports in college Nov. 13.... Sports 04 Jan 2025 | 12:42
Newton's Caitlyn Pokrywa (30) is fouled by Sussex Tech's Emily Ursin (10) during a shot attempt in the first half of their game Dec. 19. Newton won, 49-20. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Sussex Tech wins tournament Senior guard Brian Gruber scored a career-high 32 points and Kayden Osterhoudt added 10 points to pace the Sussex County... Sports 28 Dec 2024 | 08:48
Matthew Stenderowicz, Vincent Notarnicola and Andrew Wilson on a recent backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail. (Photos provided) 7 in Troop 95 become Eagle Scouts Seven members of BSA Troop 95 of Sparta earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2024. Eagle Scout is the highest honor in Scouting.... Home 27 Dec 2024 | 08:18
35 Signal Hill Trail, Sparta, winner of the township Parks & Recreation home-decorating contest. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) Photos: Deck the eaves, lawn and more Home 23 Dec 2024 | 05:14
How to help: Earth Angels donations sought • Project Self-Sufficiency is seeking monetary donations and gift cards to local stores to be distributed to senior citizens... Local News 18 Dec 2024 | 05:07
A toy collection train arrives Saturday, Dec. 14 in Vernon. The train also stopped in Sparta and Newfoundland. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Operation Toy Train sets records Operation Toy Train collected 44,191 toys this year - the most it has collected in a single season in its 16 years. The 21,749... Home 17 Dec 2024 | 06:23
A volunteer places a wreath on a grave Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Sparta. (Photo by Maria Kovic) Photos: Wreaths Across America Local News 17 Dec 2024 | 06:21
Potential drone shooters should recall 1975 death of Chatham Twp. man The people, including some members of law enforcement, who would use a high-powered rifle to shoot drones out of the sky... Letters to the Editor 16 Dec 2024 | 04:48
Meg Rilley performs an acoustic set with guitarist Leighton Thomas on Friday at Tony’s Family Restaurant in Stockholm. (Photo courtesy of Meg Rilley) Performers come home for the holidays Friday, Dec. 20 Sussex County’s Meg Rilley returns home from Nashville to perform an acoustic set with guitarist Leighton... Entertainment 15 Dec 2024 | 02:36
Santa emerges from the train in Vernon in 2023. (File photo by Kathy Shwiff) Operation Toy Train is today For the 16th holiday season in a row, Operation Toy Train, a local nonprofit organization, will roll out its special train... Home 14 Dec 2024 | 07:58
A Christmas message This Advent an Angel from high came to see me, With words of wisdom from atop our Christmas tree. “No anti-humanity during... Letters to the Editor 13 Dec 2024 | 08:58
DWI crackdown begins The Sparta and Hopatcong police departments each have received $7,000 as part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled... Local News 10 Dec 2024 | 01:07
