Sparta wideout Luke Doster stretches out his arm with the ball as he enters the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter. Sparta defeated Vernon, 30-13, at home Friday, Sept. 27. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Newton beats High Point A week after losing to Sparta, 39-7, Newton came back to beat High Point, 36-32, there Friday, Sept. 27. The Wildcats (4-1)... Home 01 Oct 2024 | 05:54
B’nai Shalom of Sussex County is the oldest Jewish congregation in the county. It has locations in Franklin and Newton. (Photo provided) Jews observe High Holidays Jews are celebrating the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur this week and next. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year,... Home 30 Sep 2024 | 10:19
How to help: Coat drive under way • The Sussex County Associations of Realtors (SCAR) Community Outreach, in collaboration with Nick’s Hope, will hold a coat... Local News 30 Sep 2024 | 05:43
Father John’s Silver Jubilee Celebration today in Sparta The Father John’s Animal House Silver Jubilee Celebration will be Saturday, Sept. 28 at Pope John XXIII Regional High School,... Home 28 Sep 2024 | 03:45
Vernon, Sparta schools limit cellphone use The Vernon and Sparta public school districts have adopted policies limiting students’ use of cellphones at school. The Vernon... Home 24 Sep 2024 | 09:39
High Point wideout Caden Nardone catches the ball while shadowed by Kittatinny defensive back Niko Martinez in the second half. The Wildcats defeated the Cougars, 36-21, in their third win in a row. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: High Point wins 3 in a row High Point defeated Kittatinny, 36-21, there Saturday, Sept. 14. It was the Wildcats third win in a row this season. Jerron... Home 17 Sep 2024 | 07:22
Participants in the Witches Paddle fundraiser in 2023 set off from the Lake Mohawk Country Club in Sparta. (File photo by Kathy Shwiff) Witches Paddle is today in Sparta Celebrating Courage and the Lake Mohawk Country Club will host the fifth annual Witches Paddle to raise money for DASI and... Home 15 Sep 2024 | 08:43
FB1 A West Milford defensive back falls to the turf as Jefferson receiver Christopher Connolly catches a long-range pass resulting in a touchdown late in the second quarter. West Milford won the game, 42-15, on Sept. 6 at Jefferson Township High School. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Sparta beats Lakeland Sparta High School’s football team defeated Lakeland, 31-17, there Sept. 6. Brady Shagawat scored two touchdowns for the Spartans... Sports 10 Sep 2024 | 02:00
Hamburg woman accused of hitting police car Nicole Romeo, 43, of Hamburg was charged with driving while intoxicated after her car struck a police car Sept. 3, police... Police & Fire 08 Sep 2024 | 09:40
The 11th annual Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority American Flag Retirement Ceremony was held Saturday, Sept. 7 at Northern New Jersey Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Sparta. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Flags retired at ceremony About 1,000 pounds of American flags were retired at the 11th annual Sussex County Municipal Utilities Authority (SCUMA)... Local News 07 Sep 2024 | 06:33
Sparta Renaissance Festival will be open on three weekends in September. (File photo by Deirdre Mastandrea) Sparta Renaissance Festival opens The Sparta Renaissance Festival will be open three weekends next month, starting Sept. 7-8. The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.... Home 07 Sep 2024 | 03:36
Participants start the Labor Day 5K in Sparta on Monday, Sept. 2. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Stanhope man wins Labor Day 5K Mark Minervini, 31, of Stanhope won the Labor Day 5K run/walk Monday, Sept. 2 in Sparta. His time was 17:15.67. Placing second... Home 03 Sep 2024 | 08:21
High Point defensive back Dylan Masters gets a hand on the ball, deflecting it from Wallkill Valley receiver Connor Hoebee in the first half of their game Aug. 29. (Photos by George Leroy Hunter) Football roundup: Vikings lose season opener Vernon Township High School lost its season opener to Warren Hills, 20-7, there Friday, Aug. 30. Davey Rhinehart scored a... Sports 03 Sep 2024 | 08:12
Warehouse resolution approved The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 in favor of a resolution to amend the county wastewater plan to... Home 03 Sep 2024 | 12:11
Ryan Colarusso 9 receive RoNetco scholarships Nine local students have received RoNetco scholarships for the 2024-25 school year. RoNetco awards scholarships to qualifying... Local News 27 Aug 2024 | 02:00
