On behalf of Trump voters Today, Friday, Dec. 6, I got around to reading the Dec. 5 Sparta Independent and noticed an anti-Trump letter written by... Letters to the Editor 06 Dec 2019 | 11:47
The cast of Christmas Memories and Magic ( PHOTO COURTESY JODI HALTEMAN) Christmas classics coming to Franklin Scenes, songs and stories from treasured Christmas classics are endearingly brought to stage in North Star Theater Company’s... Entertainment 02 Dec 2019 | 04:42
Holiday greetings from Andee Losey. One lucky pup "I do all my shopping at Sparta Pet," says Brenda Losey, this week's Shop Local Sweepstakes winner. "Very good people." Her... Home 02 Dec 2019 | 09:29
Shaun Michael Moen Shaun Michael Moen, 34 years old, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Born to Kevin and Georgann Moen in Newton,... Obituaries 12 Nov 2019 | 04:31
Robin Fox ( Photo provided) Pope John Blue & Gold Club to host comedy night Ready for an amazing night out filled with laughter, great food and fantastic prizes? The Pope John Blue & Gold Club offers... Entertainment 04 Nov 2019 | 02:49
George Segale Studios. ( Photo provided) Exhibit features work of three art teachers Friday, Nov. 1 marks the second anniversary of George Segale Studios, an Art Studio at White Deer Plaza in Sparta. The occasion... Entertainment 28 Oct 2019 | 10:48
Oct. 17, 2019 League of Municipalities Meeting at the Mohawk House in Sparta. ( Mandy Coriston) League of Municipalities caps off year with talk of county-wide issues, upcoming census A small contingent of the Sussex County League of Municipalities gathered for its final local meeting of 2019 at the Mohawk... News 19 Oct 2019 | 07:20
Fine art photographer Marv Kaminsky will give a presentation on the aesthetics of black and white photography at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Sparta Ambulance Building. ( Marv Kaminsky) Camera Club talk focuses on black and white photography The Sparta Camera club is hosting a presentation on black and white photography on Oct. 23, 2019 at the Sparta Ambulance... Entertainment 10 Oct 2019 | 09:11
Newton Police Chief Michael Richards, Kellie Doucette, Becky Carlson ( PHOTO SUBMITTED) CLEAR celebrates three years This summer marked three years since the CLEAR Program launched in Sussex County. CLEAR, which stands for Community Law Enforcement... Local News 27 Sep 2019 | 01:06
Celebrated chefs Kirk Avondoglio, Ken Salmon and Andre de Waal will prepare the multi-course gourmet dinner served at the Taste of Autumn Gourmet Gathering to benefit Project Self-Sufficiency ( PHOTO SUBMITTED) Harvest Shoot, Taste of Autumn set for Sept. 29 On Sunday, September 29th, The “Harvest Shoot” and “Taste of Autumn Gourmet Gathering” to benefit Project Self-Sufficiency... Local News 20 Sep 2019 | 02:15
Franklin Borough Police Dept. Aug. 30 Allen Strack, 32, of of Franking was charged with driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit to breath testing,... Police & Fire 03 Sep 2019 | 03:06
Sussex County Prosecutor's Office Aug. 14 Jason R. Miller, 42, of Hardwick, was sentenced to three years probation with credit for 118 days served at the Keogh... Police & Fire 03 Sep 2019 | 01:59
The Lafayette Post Office has closed. ( Mandy Coriston photo.) USPS: Lafayette Post Office closure is a temporary suspension While the Lafayette Post Office is currently closed, the Postal Service is looking into a permanent solution for continuation... Local News 03 Sep 2019 | 09:47
Pictured from left to right: Tyler Simpson, SCCC student, and scholarship recipient; William Curcio, chair, SCCC Board of Trustees; Tara Hakoun Rodriguez; Monica Lemperle, director, SCCC Foundation; Dr. Jon Connolly, president, SCCC; Michael Stieglitz and Andrew J. Grant from CKW Charitable Foundation SCCC gets scholarship donation The Sussex County Community College (SCCC) Foundation received a scholarship donation from the Matthew B. Hakoun Memorial... Local News 23 Aug 2019 | 04:31
The Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery is constructing their new 1,000 square foot building that will house a restroom, a small office and an indoor area to hold funeral services when there is inclement weather ( PHOTO BY JANET REDYKE) New cemetery building update Construction continues at the Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Sparta where a new building will consist... Local News 20 Aug 2019 | 11:52
