Nancy Swanson Nancy Swanson wins Realtor of the Year Award Nancy Swanson, a nine-year member of the RE/MAX Platinum Group in Sparta, won the Realtor of the Year Award for 2020 from... Local News 02 Dec 2020 | 10:03
Mohawk House owner Steve Scro with Vernon Senior Center’s Mishelle Downtain, Sparta police chief Neil Spidaletto and Vernon police chief Daniel Young donating food to the senior center in October. Mohawk House and former employees trade lawsuits Two men and four women have joined forces to sue Mohawk House restaurant and its owner, Steve Scro, for sexual abuse, sexual... Local News 30 Nov 2020 | 02:35
Sparta Middle School (File photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta schools go all-virtual until January The Sparta Township School District went to remote instruction on Monday, Nov. 23, and will remain primarily remote until... Local News 23 Nov 2020 | 04:56
Is this table free? Sparta. Thank you to reader Lorraine Viola of Sparta for submitting this charming photo of wild turkeys. She writes, “After... Home 20 Nov 2020 | 07:00
Coach Vikki Szabo and her daughter Angie, age 8 (Wendy Jean Photography) Dick’s presents $3,200 to Girls on the Run NJ North Girls on the Run New Jersey North has been awarded a $3,200 grant Girls on the Run New Jersey North has been awarded a $3,200... Sports 20 Nov 2020 | 06:52
The new ShopRite of Sparta. A local councilman wants to help local businesses prepare for the coming change away from plastic and single-use paper bags. (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta looks to inform public about coming plastic bag ban A Sparta Township Councilman suggested looking for ways to educate the public about the coming plastic bag ban, which was... Business 19 Nov 2020 | 05:26
Sparta Township Municipal Building (File photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta aces Best Practices survey Sparta. Sparta Township officials on Tuesday, Nov. 10, announced that the township has correctly answered 32 out of 34 questions... Local News 19 Nov 2020 | 05:22
After voters say yes, Sparta to revisit ordinance banning marijuana After New Jersey voters supported an amendment to the state’s constitution to legalize marijuana, Sparta Township Councilwoman... Local News 19 Nov 2020 | 05:11
Country charm meets sophisticated style Unique architectural design and a welcoming front porch makes this custom home a standout. Country charm meets sophisticated... Business 17 Nov 2020 | 05:07
Last year’s (non-virtual) Turkey Trot It’s time to register for the (virtual) Turkey Trot Sparta. This year the Sparta Education Foundation is continuing its annual Turkey Trot tradition with a twist -- as a virtual... Sports 17 Nov 2020 | 04:30
Hildegarde Gretchen Hammond Hildegarde Gretchen Hammond Hildegarde Gretchen Hammond passed away peacefully at her home in The Chelsea at Brookfield in Belvidere, N.J., on Monday,... Obituaries 17 Nov 2020 | 01:18
Freas (‘Skip’) L. Hess III It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of “Skip” (Freas L.) Hess III on Oct. 28, 2020, at the age of 70.... Obituaries 10 Nov 2020 | 04:39
Thomas S. McLean Thomas S. McLean Thomas S. McLean, originally from Glasgow, Scotland, most recently from Clearwater, Florida, passed away peacefully at home... Obituaries 10 Nov 2020 | 12:12
Denis Sanderson Denis Sanderson Denis “Pop” Sanderson of Sparta, N.J., passed away at home on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, surrounded by his loving family following... Milestones 10 Nov 2020 | 12:07
Sparta girls soccer team (Photo provided) Sparta girls soccer team roaring back after injury-riddled season The 2020 Sparta High School girl’s soccer program presents a well- balanced, formidable roster. You know that on first glance... Sports 09 Nov 2020 | 04:09
